By Christine Martinez, MSN, R.N., Chief Nursing Officer, Laredo Medical Center As we mark National Nurses Week 2025, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for the extraordinary nurses who serve our community with steadfast dedication, compassion, and courage. This year’s theme, The Power of Nurses, couldn’t be more fitting. It captures the essence of what nurses represent—not just within the walls of our hospital and clinics, but in every corner of our lives. At Laredo Medical Center, I have the ... ... Read More

LAREDO, TX – Laredo Medical Center is blending celebration with education as it kicks off Stroke Awareness Month with its fourth annual Fiesta de LMC—a vibrant, health-focused event set for Thursday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the hospital’s main entrance foyer. Inspired by the spirit of Cinco de Mayo, the fiesta will feature festive decorations, live music, delicious snacks, and refreshing aguas frescas—all with a serious purpose: raising awareness about stroke, its risks, and how to prevent it.... ... Read More

LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Medical Center celebrated National Volunteer Week by recognizing the dedicated members of the auxiliary to Laredo Medical Center during a special appreciation ceremony held at the hospital. The event featured remarks from hospital leadership, including Chief Executive Officer Jorge Leal and Marketing Director/Volunteer Coordinator Priscilla Salinas who all expressed heartfelt gratitude to the volunteers for their service and compassion. Whether it's welcoming and assisting visitor... ... Read More

Total Community Benefit Estimated to be $498 Million in 2024 LAREDO, Texas, APRIL 4, 2025 – Laredo Medical Center provided care to thousands of area residents in 2024, with almost 335,000 patient encounters across its network of physician clinics and other outpatient sites of care. In addition to delivering safe, quality, compassionate healthcare, the health system is helping those in need, supporting charitable organizations and contributing to the area economy. In its most recent Community Benefit Rep... ... Read More

LAREDO, Texas, APRIL 2, 2025 – To help address hunger in Laredo and several surrounding communities, Laredo Medical Center announced the donation of 7,077 jars of peanut butter to the South Texas Food Bank. The announcement coincided with National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day. All of that peanut butter was donated by Laredo Medical Center employees, medical staff, and volunteers, as well as by students, businesses, first responders and other generous individuals from the area, during the hospital’s third... ... Read More

LAREDO, TX – For the third year in a row, Laredo Medical Center chose a unique way to commemorate National Doctors’ Day and honor the providers who serve at the hospital. In lieu of gifts, Laredo Medical Center presented a check for $6,000 to United Way of Laredo as a meaningful way to recognize its medical staff. “On Doctors’ Day, we honor the dedication and steadfast care provided by our medical staff, who touch thousands of lives at Laredo Medical Center each year,” says Jorge Leal, FACHE, CEO of Lar... ... Read More

LAREDO, TX – In a promising yet modest shift, a national study reveals that the United States obesity rate decreased slightly from 46% to 45.6% in 2023, marking the first decline in more than a decade. While this decrease offers a glimmer of hope, obesity continues to pose a major public health challenge with far-reaching implications, including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. Tyler King, D.O., ABOM, a board-certified physician in family medicine and obesity medicine at Prim... ... Read More

LAREDO, Texas – Sleep is not a luxury – it's a critical component of maintaining our health. As we approach World Sleep Day on March 14, it's an important time to highlight the significant impact sleep has on a person’s mental and physical well-being. In the United States alone, more than 50 million people suffer from chronic sleep disorders, with an additional 20-30 million experiencing occasional sleeping problems, according to the National Institutes of Health. “Sleep is a cornerstone of overall heal... ... Read More

Designation validates hospital’s ability to provide necessary care, resources for heart attack patients LAREDO, Texas — The American College of Cardiology has recognized Laredo Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Laredo Medical Center was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI in December based on a site review of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. According ... ... Read More

LAREDO, Texas – Many people often shudder when their doctor informs them it’s time for a screening colonoscopy. But regular screening, beginning at age 45 for people with average risk factors, is the key to preventing colorectal cancer, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men and women combined in the United States, with an expected 107,320 new cases of colorectal cancer expected to be diagnosed this year. One in 24 men and ... ... Read More