Laredo Medical Center Reports on its Care for Laredo and Webb County in 2025
3/31/2026
Total Impact Exceeded $549 Million
At more than 343,000 patient encounters last year, Laredo Medical Center delivered on its commitment to provide quality healthcare for Laredo, Webb County and surrounding communities. The health system’s 2025 Community Benefit Report shows care extended well beyond the hospital and clinics, contributing more than $549 million to the region through charity/uncompensated care provided, capital dollars reinvested in services and facilities, employee payroll, charitable projects and payment of more than $25 million in taxes to support area schools and infrastructure.
The health system used its resources to increase access and strengthen services through more than $16 million in projects, including the opening of a women’s imaging center—the community’s first to offer on-site biopsy and advanced body composition services.
New specialty clinics in orthopedics, neurosurgery and inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation also opened, along with the recruitment of medical specialists in sports medicine and minimally invasive spine surgery and new surgical technology. Additionally, a joint venture was launched with Gastroenterology Consultants of Laredo, delivering more than 3,000 advanced GI procedures since January 2025. Finally, construction is underway at the Laredo Medical Center - Buena Vista ER in southeast Laredo to meet rising demand.
“We are here to care for our patients and the place we all call home,” said Jorge Leal, FACHE, chief executive officer of Laredo Medical Center. “Health is central to quality of life, and we offer advanced medical services here in Laredo to make it easy to access the care you need. It’s our privilege to transform lives every day, helping patients manage their health at every stage of life.”
Area families grew with the help of Laredo Medical Center as more than 2,300 babies were delivered in 2025. The hospital also invested in new equipment for labor & delivery and nursery included wireless maternal fetal monitors, panda warmers and photo therapy overhead lights.
Emergency medicine is a critical service, with nearly 55,000 visits to the emergency room at Laredo Medical Center and the affiliated freestanding emergency room – Laredo Medical Center - North Central ER. Life-saving medically necessary care was provided to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, with more than $362 million in charity and uncompensated care in 2025.
The health system and its employees also support local organizations that make a difference, especially those addressing social determinants of health. Through service projects such as the annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive for the South Texas Food Bank—which has collected more than 12,000 jars since 2023—and contributions to charitable organizations such as United Way of Laredo, Mercy Ministries and Casa Misericordia, Laredo Medical Center gives back to the community throughout the year.
Payroll of more than $126.5 million supports the delivery of around the clock care by a team of physicians, nurses and support staff, all passionate about serving patients. Their compassion and skills make a difference in the lives of neighbors, friends and the larger community.
“We have immense gratitude for every member of our team, and we are investing in resources to support them in their work and a culture that attracts and retains these talented people—an accomplishment that has led to our hospital being recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as a ‘Top Place to Work in Healthcare’ for two straight years,” said Leal. “This team is passionate about delivering quality care to those who are counting on us. We have an unwavering commitment to patient safety, clinical excellence, and doing the right thing every day for those who trust us with their care.”
Support for the future healthcare workforce includes training the next generation of medical professionals through the city’s only family medicine and internal medicine residency programs, which have celebrated the graduation of 79 students across five graduate medical education classes and welcomed their eighth cohort of 16 residents, with 47 residents currently enrolled. Some 22 physicians have chosen to practice in the local healthcare system.
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