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Culture meets wellness as Laredo Medical Center celebrates Stroke Awareness Month at its fifth annual Fiesta de LMC—a vibrant, health-focused event on Friday, May 1 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the hospital’s Community Center, located at Tower B, first floor. Inspired by the spirit of Cinco de Mayo, the fiesta will feature a health fair, festive decorations, live dance performances, aguas frescas and more—all with a serious purpose: raising awareness about stroke, its risks and how to prevent it. Admission i... ... Read More

To help address hunger in Laredo and several surrounding communities, Laredo Medical Center recently announced a record-breaking donation of more than 10,000 jars of peanut butter to the South Texas Food Bank. 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 fourth annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive. Hospital employees unvei... ... Read More

Address Social Isolation and Loneliness to Improve Health and Well-Being Within the first few months of 2026, most people have made and broken at least one New Year’s resolution. More often than not, those resolutions involve health improvement. However, one step that every individual can take to improve their health and prevent chronic disease doesn’t involve diet, exercise or major lifestyle changes. Research indicates that maintaining positive social connections can help people live longer and health... ... Read More

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 Med... ... Read More

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 pr... ... Read More

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