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LAREDO, Texas – In the midst of all the gifts and good times, the holidays also come with a higher risk for medical emergencies, including stroke. Celebrations often include rich foods and alcohol, and busier social calendars can leave less time for exercise and sleep. Added stress from holiday preparations, shopping for gifts, increased expenses or traveling, along with millions of other holiday activities can affect the body. Cold weather can, too. Taken together, these elements can increase blood pre... ... Read More

LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Medical Center and Laredo Physician Associates are proud to welcome Roy Ruttiman, M.D., to their medical staff. Dr. Ruttiman specializes in interventional radiology and received his medical degree from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in August 2018. He then completed his general surgery internship in June 2019 at Columbia University-New York Presbyterian Hospital, followed by a residency in interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology at Johns Hopkins Hospita... ... Read More

LAREDO, Texas – As Thanksgiving and other holidays approach, many Americans look forward to all of the festivities, spending time with family and friends, and indulging in traditional holiday dishes. But, what many people don’t know is that during the holiday season there may also be a higher risk of two health conditions - heartburn and heart attack. “These conditions are not the same and not related, but sometimes they can be hard to tell apart,” said Dr. Mario Cesar Flores, a family medicine physicia... ... Read More

LAREDO, TX – Lace up your shoes and roll up your sleeves as a popular Washington’s Birthday tradition, L.A.R. Run George Run 5K and LMC Wellness Fair, returns to Laredo Medical Center in 2025. Laredo Association of Realtors (L.A.R.), a Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA) affiliate, is organizing the L.A.R. Run George Run 5K run and one-mile walk to be held on Saturday, February 1, with the race beginning at 8 a.m. Title sponsor Laredo Medical Center will offer a Wellness Fair from 7:30 ... ... Read More

LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Medical Center and Primary Care Associates of Laredo are proud to welcome Mario Flores, M.D., to its medical staff. Dr. Flores is a family medicine physician. Dr. Flores received his medical education at the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He completed his residency as part of the Laredo Medical Center family medicine residency program, class of 2024. He graduated from St. Augustine High School, and attended Texas A&M International Universi... ... Read More

LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Medical Center and Primary Care Associates of Laredo are proud to welcome Luis Guevara, D.O., to their medical staff. Dr. Guevara is a physician who is board certified in family medicine and has successfully completed his sleep medicine fellowship. Dr. Guevara received his medical education at Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Knoxville, TN. He completed his residency as part of the Laredo Medical Center family medicine residency program, class ... ... Read More

LAREDO, Texas – The midpoint of the year is a good time to review health insurance policies to ensure you will get the most out of plan benefits, especially if you have already met the annual deductible. Many insurance plans will cover most, if not all, costs for eligible medical procedures and treatments once an individual meets the deductible and out-of-pocket maximum, making the second half of the year an opportune time to schedule any necessary or elective medical procedures that may have been postp... ... Read More

Laredo, Texas, August 16, 2024 — Laredo Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Bronze quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carrie... ... Read More

Laredo Medical Center affiliate, Laredo CareClinic, offers convenient walk-in care for illnesses and injuries, physical exams and other outpatient services LAREDO, Texas, JULY 26, 2024 – When an illness or injury strikes, Laredo CareClinic is available to offer after-hours and weekend care when your family needs it most. With two convenient locations across town, the Laredo Medical Center affiliate clinics are ready to provide quality urgent care and a gamut of other medical services, including physical... ... Read More

Laredo Medical Center affiliate, Primary Care Associates of Laredo, continues to grow its primary care team LAREDO, Texas, JULY 26, 2024 – Primary care for Laredo and surrounding communities has evolved significantly in the last couple of years to meet the healthcare needs of families for prevention, wellness and treatment of common illnesses. Laredo Medical Center affiliate, Primary Care Associates of Laredo, has achieved notable growth in its team of family medicine providers and continues to increase... ... Read More