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Children are often encouraged to drink milk for strong bones, but after that, bone health is largely ignored until the golden years. However, taking steps to support bone strength is important to provide structural support, protect vital organs and enhance mobility throughout our lives. According to Dr. David F. Bruni, a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with Laredo Physician Associates – Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, adults reach peak bone mass in their twenties, and maintaining bone density i... ... Read More

Health experts encourage lifestyle changes to reduce inflammation and lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and dementia Unlike acute inflammation, which actually helps the body recover from injury or infection, chronic inflammation occurs when the immune system remains activated for months or even years. That ongoing response gradually damages healthy tissues and organs, contributing to conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, arthritis, and neurodegenerative dis... ... Read More

Laredo Medical Center is proud to recognize Irma “Betty” Salinas, R.N., as the recipient of its 2025 Nursing Excellence Award. The annual honor recognizes nurses who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to compassionate, quality patient care. Established in 2020 during the “Year of the Nurse,” the award honors the vital role nurses played throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to fulfill each day. Salinas was selected from 24 nominations for consistently exemplifying excellence in nursing throug... ... Read More

Laredo Medical Center has been named among U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Hospitals edition as a High Performing hospital for pneumonia and stroke. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. Fewer than half of the thousands of hospitals evaluated earned a 'High Performing' designation in the types of care evaluated by U.S. News. U.S. News’ annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist pa... ... Read More

Laredo Medical Center invites mothers and mothers-to-be to its sixth annual Breastfeeding Awareness Community Fair on Wednesday, August 5, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Community Center located in Tower B, first floor, at the hospital campus. Held in recognition of National Breastfeeding Month, the fair aims to empower and educate families on the lifelong benefits of breastfeeding—for babies, mothers, and entire households. Hosted in collaboration with several local organizations, this free event is op... ... Read More

A growing trend in orthopedics reveals that younger people are undergoing hip and knee replacements, raising questions about the optimal age to undergo these procedures. According to the American Academy of Orthopedics, by 2030, people younger than 65 will account for more than half of hip replacements and more than 60 percent of knee replacements. Only an orthopedic surgeon can help determine if a joint replacement is appropriate for a younger person, but they are becoming increasingly common among Gen... ... Read More

Affordable exams now available in Laredo and Zapata As families prepare for a new school year, healthcare providers are encouraging parents to add one important item to their back-to-school checklist: a sports physical exam. Laredo CareClinic and Zapata Family Medical Clinic are now offering affordable sports physicals for school-age children, helping students meet participation requirements while ensuring they are healthy, safe and ready for a successful year both in and out of the classroom. “Back-to-... ... Read More

For Robert Vedia, a 17-year law enforcement veteran, choosing bariatric surgery was about more than losing weight—it was about gaining a healthier future. In 2010, Vedia received a kidney transplant after being in dialysis for about five years. Weight gain can be one of the side effects of a kidney transplant. Because diet and exercise were not helping him, in 2022, Vedia underwent bariatric surgery performed by Dr. Michael C. Morris, general and bariatric surgeon at Laredo Physician Associates and medi... ... Read More

On June 25, Laredo Medical Center celebrated the grand opening of its new Laredo Medical Center Buena Vista ER, a freestanding emergency department that expands access to 24/7 emergency care for residents and businesses in southeast Laredo. Hospital leaders, physicians, clinicians and staff were joined by elected officials, members from the Laredo Fire Department and other key stakeholders for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and facility tours at the new emergency room, located at 4019 Cuatro Vientos Road, ne... ... Read More

LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Medical Center proudly welcomed the Class of 2029 to its family medicine and internal medicine residency programs during its annual White Coat Ceremony, a meaningful tradition that celebrates the start of their journey in graduate medical education. The event was held at Laredo Medical Center’s Community Center and attended by hospital leadership, board members, medical staff, employees, and the proud families and friends of the incoming residents. Also in attendance were represen... ... Read More