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With stacks of peanut butter jars serving as a symbol of community generosity, Laredo Medical Center has officially launched its fourth annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive, setting an ambitious goal of collecting 10,000 jars to support the South Texas Food Bank. Last year, hospital employees and community members spread the love by donating 7,077 jars. This year’s expanded goal reflects both the growing need in the community and the hospital’s commitment to addressing food insecurity. The campaign i... ... Read More

Laredo Medical Center has named Lab Supervisor Chrystelle Davila as the 2025 ‘Employee of the Year.’ This award is the highest honor bestowed on a hospital employee each year. Employees are nominated for the award by their hospital peers based on their commitment and contributions to their job responsibilities. “Chrystelle has been an extraordinary team member to our organization. Her leadership and attention to detail were instrumental in successfully implementing point-of-care testing at our freestand... ... Read More

Laredo Medical Center and Primary Care Associates of Laredo are proud to welcome Luis Manuel Ramon, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC. Ramon is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with a focus on primary care and family medicine. Ramon earned his Bachelor of Science in nursing and his Master of Science in nursing from Texas A&M International University. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, he gained clinical experience as a registered nurse at Laredo Medical Center, where he worked as a medical-surgical ... ... Read More

Laredo Medical Center’s Healthy Connections series will feature an educational talk on colorectal cancer awareness, led by board-certified gastroenterologist Dr. Alfredo Camero Jr., of Gastroenterology Consultants of Laredo. The program will also feature patient testimonials, offering firsthand perspectives on diagnosis, treatment and the impact of early screening. Dr. Camero will discuss the rising incidence of colon cancer in adults under 50, key risk factors, and the critical role of screening colono... ... Read More

Laredo Medical Center has been named to the 2026 list of 165 top places to work in healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare, a national publication that honors organizations going above and beyond to cultivate exceptional workplace cultures in the healthcare industry. This prestigious recognition highlights healthcare providers that demonstrate a strong commitment to the well-being of their staff by offering competitive benefits, robust professional development opportunities, inclusive environments and meaning... ... Read More

Laredo Digestive Health Center invites community to get informed at annual fair March 21. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in the U.S. and the statistics on the rates by age have surprised the medical community. Between 2012 and 2021, more colorectal cancer cases have been identified in adults under 50 each year while the rates for adults 50 and older have been going down over the same period. The American Cancer Society estimates about 107,320 new cases of colon cancer... ... Read More

Laredo Medical Center continues to strengthen its commitment to the community as construction progresses on a new emergency department in southeast Laredo to better serve the area’s growing population and expanding business corridor. Laredo Medical Center Buena Vista ER officially broke ground in June 2025, and construction reached a significant milestone with a topping-out ceremony in October 2025, marking the completion of the building’s structural framework at the future site, located at 4019 Cuatro ... ... Read More

Laredo Medical Center affiliate, Laredo Physician Associates, provides greater access and care to the community Access to primary care and specialty care continues to grow in the Laredo-Webb County region, thanks to Laredo Medical Center affiliate, Laredo Physician Associates. The medical group includes eight Family Medicine providers and 13 specialists, including orthopedic surgery/sports medicine and neurosurgery and spine. "We are committed to helping people get well and live healthier by expanding a... ... Read More

Laredo Medical Center continued to expand access to care and strengthen clinical services across Laredo, Webb County and the surrounding South Texas region, while advancing several projects aimed at meeting the community’s evolving healthcare needs. “Our focus remains on providing timely, appropriate care close to home,” said Jorge Leal, FACHE, chief executive officer of Laredo Medical Center. “That means investing in services, infrastructure and our people, while maintaining a strong emphasis on qualit... ... Read More

A popular Washington’s Birthday tradition that encourages Laredoans of all ages to walk, run and thrive for healthier lifestyles will be held on Saturday, February 7, at Laredo Medical Center. Originally known as the WBCA Founding Fathers’ 5K Run, last year the event was rebranded and reenergized in 2024 as the Laredo Association of Realtors(LAR) Run George Run 5K Run and Walk. LAR is a Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA) affiliate. Along with the race is a free Wellness Fair, courtesy ... ... Read More