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Provided by: Donald Howser, M.D., OB/GYN, and Michelle Stegenga, D.O., OB/GYN Incontinence may be an embarrassing topic for many women, but with an estimated 78 million impacted by this condition, it should be a topic of discussion with your healthcare provider. It is thought that pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause are life events that impact urinary incontinence, yet it is not considered a normal part of aging and can be treated. Pressure caused by laughing, sneezing, and exercising can cause urine l... ... Read More

Laredo Medical Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its new Cardiac Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, June 15. Located at the hospital’s main campus on the first floor of Tower A, the LMC Cardiac Rehabilitation Center is dedicated to helping patients achieve optimum heart health, focusing on individuals who have known heart disease or are at a high risk for heart disease. “Our vision for the Cardiac Rehabilitation Center is to offer an individualized and personalized... ... Read More

Research shows that men are four times less likely to consult a doctor when they experience medical problems. As a result, men are much more likely to need an emergency admission to a hospital with a serious or life-threatening condition which could have been prevented or dealt with at an earlier stage. In observance of National Men’s Health Week, June 13-19, men are urged to ‘man up’ and visit their doctors to receive a checkup for prostate and colorectal cancer, which most often affect men. “Prostate ... ... Read More

A man’s reluctance to visit the doctor is a longstanding and popular stereotype. Just like women, for optimal health men should visit the doctor for an annual physical and be screened for certain diseases and conditions that are prevalent among men as they age. This Father’s Day, in conjunction with National Men’s Health Week, June 13-19, the care team at Primary Care Associates of Laredo urges women to encourage the special men in their lives to visit their doctors for an annual checkup. National Men’s... ... Read More

Today, an estimated 6.5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. By the year 2060, it’s estimated that number may be as high as 13.8 million, and anyone is at potential risk. Texas’ population of Alzheimer’s patients age 65 and older is expected to increase from 400,000 in 2020 to 490,000—with Hispanic Americans facing the greatest burden, according to an article in the National Library of Medicine. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, and is a disease that is often misundersto... ... Read More

Men in the U.S., on average, die five years earlier than women and die at higher rates from the leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer and unintentional injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To raise awareness on ways men can better manage their health, Laredo Medical Center will host the first-ever Home Run to Health Men’s Health Fair on Monday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the hospital’s main entrance lobby. The health fair will launch Men’s Health Week, J... ... Read More

Marco A. Rodriguez has been appointed chief financial officer (CFO) of Laredo Medical Center. He joined LMC on May 16 after serving as CFO at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX. In that capacity, he directed the financial operations and management of the 586-bed acute care hospital for nine years. Rodriguez has 25 years of experience working in the healthcare industry as an assistant controller, Assistant CFO and CFO. “I am pleased to welcome Marco to the Laredo Medical Center family,” said ... ... Read More

By John Conlon, D.O., Laredo Medical Center Chief Medical Officer Ironically, the first sign of dangerous heat stroke or heat-related illness is often the absence of sweat. As the temperature rises, your body’s natural cooling mechanism – perspiration – evaporates and helps to cool your body. But on those really hot and humid days, evaporation is slowed and your body runs a higher risk of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Virtually all heat-related illnesses are preventable. Be extra careful when the heat... ... Read More

What happens when you combine a popular Mexican holiday with a national health observance? You have a fiesta. Laredo Medical Center kicked off its celebration of Stroke Awareness Month with its first ever Fiesta de LMC on Thursday, May 5, which coincided with Mexico’s cinco de mayo holiday. The goal of the community event was to raise awareness about this serious medical emergency in a fun and relaxed setting. Mexican party decorations added color to the hospital lobby, and mariachi music played in the ... ... Read More

Laredo Medical Center plays an integral role in the Laredo-Webb County region, thanks to the knowledgeable and compassionate people who work inside. During Hospital Week, May 8-14, 2022, we recognize and celebrate our caregivers for the difference they make each day. We are health care and our team members are energized by their work to fight illness and promote wellness for patients and our community. Around the clock every day of the year, the hospital offers a safe environment for care thanks to our ... ... Read More