Laredo Medical Center Celebrates Doctors’ Day with Donation to Local Charity in Honor of its Medical Staff

3/31/2026

For the fourth 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 the Laredo Cancer Society 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 Laredo Medical Center. “By donating to the Laredo Cancer Society, we not only support the vital services in our community, but also show our deep gratitude for those who selflessly give their expertise and compassion every day.”

Earlier this month, physicians on the medical staff decided to support the Laredo Cancer Society for its mission to provide financial and emotional assistance for individuals diagnosed with cancer and currently undergoing active cancer treatments. This includes support groups, educational sessions, health and wellness programs. The organization addresses critical local needs by focusing on education, financial stability and health, while working to create lasting positive change in the lives of individuals and families in Laredo and the surrounding area. The programs are free of charge to anyone affected by cancer, including patients, caregivers, loved ones and children.

The first Doctors’ Day observance was held on March 30, 1933 in Winder, Georgia. Eudora Brown Almond, wife of Dr. Charles B. Almond, decided to set aside a day to honor physicians. March 30 was selected because on that day in 1842 marks the introduction of general anesthesia in surgery. On March 30, 1958, a resolution commemorating Doctors' Day was adopted by the United States House of Representatives. In 1990, legislation was introduced in the House and Senate to establish a national Doctors’ Day. Following overwhelming approval by the United States Senate and the House of Representatives on October 30, 1990, a joint resolution was signed into law designating March 30 as National Doctors’ Day.

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