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The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Laredo Medical Center has earned its second Level III designation through 2024 from the Texas Department of State Health Services. Designation of this level highlights LMC’s ability to care for critically ill babies. The designation is a result of legislation passed in 2013 requiring Texas to implement neonatal levels of care designations with the intent of ensuring that NICUs have the resources and expertise to provide high quality patient care. “Laredo Medica... ... Read More

Local interventional cardiologists raise awareness on atrial fibrillation and its connection to stroke A fluttering heart isn’t always romantic – it can also be a sign of a health condition called atrial fibrillation. Often called AFib or AF, atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat, is a common heart condition affecting nearly 4 million people in the United States and growing. An estimated 12.1 million Americans will have AFib by 2030, according to studies. While the condition, on its own, generally... ... Read More

Two Laredo natives, Dr. Ricardo J.G. Cigarroa II and Dr. Joaquin G. Cigarroa IV, have returned to their hometown to partner and continue a family legacy of providing quality care for healthier hearts. Both physicians are practicing at the Cigarroa Clinic and are members of the medical staff at Laredo Medical Center. Dr. Cigarroa II, son of Dr. Ricardo Cigarroa, brings to the community the latest advancements in science and medicine in the field of Interventional Cardiology—an area of medicine that is cr... ... Read More

Laredo Medical Center and Primary Care Associates of Laredo are proud to welcome Christopher B. Tchou, D.O., to Laredo and to its medical staff. Dr. Tchou is a family medicine physician. Dr. Tchou received his medical education at Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee. He completed his residency as part of the first class of the Laredo Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program, where he served as co-chief resident and received the Family Medi... ... Read More

If you feel a sharp pain in your back, side, lower abdomen, or groin, or have blood in your urine, you may have a kidney stone – a condition that is common and on the rise. Left untreated, kidney stones can cause serious complications in addition to severe pain. Dr. Richard Bang, a family medicine provider with Laredo Physician Associates, is making sure patients know timely treatment can prevent permanent damage. Kidney stones are hard, pebble-like pieces of material that form in one or both of your ki... ... Read More

With homeschooling and hybrid learning disrupting classroom learning for the past 18 months, it’s easy to forget what preparing for a “normal” school year might look like. In addition to buying new clothes and stocking your child’s backpack with the right supplies, an annual physical and the proper immunizations will start your child’s new school year on a healthy foundation. “Annual checkups allow a physician to get to know the medical history of your child and monitor their development from year to ye... ... Read More

The pandemic has heightened attention to the dangers of blood clots including deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and clot-provoked stroke. According to the National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA), blood clots kill 274 Americans each day when they restrict blood flow and cause a medical emergency. While different types of blood clotting are being reported among people affected by COVID-19, particularly those who become severely ill after infection with the virus, everyone is at risk for blood clots reg... ... Read More

Laredo Medical Center is proud to welcome G. Alexander Trivette Jr., M.D., to Laredo and to its medical staff. Dr. Trivette will practice obstetrics and gynecology (ObGyn) in our community, beginning August 2. Obstetrics and gynecology are medical specialties that focus on the care of women during pregnancy and childbirth and in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the female reproductive organs. This includes women’s health issues, such as menopause, hormone problems, contraception, and infertili... ... Read More

Laredo Medical Center ER is offering monoclonal antibody therapies for treating patients with mild or moderate COVID-19 symptoms. This one-time ER infusion therapy may help patients recover quicker and avoid hospitalization. This treatment is especially useful for patients with conditions that put them at higher risk of developing a more severe form of the disease. If you have recently tested positive for COVID-19, visit one of our emergency departments, which are open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Monoclona... ... Read More

Scheduling a sports physical exam is one of the most important things parents can do to make sure their kids are not only ready for a new school year, but for their wellbeing. Laredo CareClinic is now offering sports physical exams, which are a requirement for student athletes, cheerleaders, band members and students in other organizations. But, having an annual physical is an important part of a child’s health and development, even if your child isn’t involved in a student organization. Annual physical... ... Read More