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LAREDO, TX –The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends that women get regular mammograms at age 40. The recommendation is in response to the increase in breast cancer diagnoses in younger women and high mortality rates in Black women. Breast cancer is also the number one cause of cancer-related death in Hispanic and Black women in the U.S. More than 20 million women in the U.S. are between the ages of 40 and 49 and are now covered under the recommendation. “This is an important development a... ... Read More

LAREDO, TX – Over 30 million Americans have Type-2 diabetes. If left untreated or unmanaged, the disease can damage all aspects of the cardiovascular system, cause blindness, heart disease, loss of limbs and other serious conditions. While Type-2 diabetes is most often diagnosed in adults 45 and older with a family history of the disease or in those who are overweight or obese, the condition is now becoming more prevalent in children, teens and young adults. Fortunately, there are small lifestyle change... ... Read More

By: Jacob Kallsen, M.D. LAREDO, TX – A severe headache, difficulty seeing, confusion or fumbling to find words. These stroke symptoms are often mistakenly blamed on other illnesses or medications—especially when they occur in people younger than age 65. With that in mind, it’s important to note that stroke can happen at any age. That’s especially concerning given the increasing incidence of stroke in younger adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one in seven strokes ... ... Read More

LAREDO, TX (April 28, 2023) – What happens when you combine a popular Mexican holiday with a national health observance? At Laredo Medical Center, they are having a Cinco de Mayo fiesta for stroke care. The hospital kicks off its celebration of Stroke Awareness Month with the second annual Fiesta de LMC on Friday, May 5, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the main foyer area. Admission is free and open to the public. Mexican party decorations will color the hospital lobby, and mariachi music will play in the bac... ... Read More

By Jacob A. Kallsen, M.D. LAREDO, TX – April is National Minority Health Month, highlighting the importance of reducing health disparities, including childhood obesity. Establishing and maintaining healthy eating habits for your child is more than just a matter of good nutrition – it is critically important to lifelong health and avoiding chronic disease. Childhood obesity is creating a nation of youth with weight problems, and a generation battling chronic weight-related diseases traditionally seen onl... ... Read More

LAREDO, TX – On average, adults in the United States sit for over 12 hours a day. This sedentary lifestyle is becoming increasingly more common largely due to jobs that require sitting for prolonged periods, long commutes, TV binge watching and increased cell phone usage. This lifestyle can cause real harm to overall health such as increasing the risk of developing chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, cancer and obesity, even in those who exercise regularly. Often, prolonged sitting can caus... ... Read More

LAREDO, TX (April 4, 2023) – Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections in the United States, resulting in seven million office visits to healthcare providers each year. Additionally, 50 percent of women and three percent of men worldwide will experience a UTI in their lifetime. While most UTIs are not serious, they can cause discomfort, and if left untreated could lead to kidney damage or sepsis. UTIs are an infection in any part of the urinary system including kidn... ... Read More

LAREDO, TX (April 4, 2023) – I write today with gratitude for the skilled and compassionate physicians, nurses and other team members of Laredo Medical Center who support the health and well-being of our patients. Last year, patients received medical care at more than 299,600 interactions with our hospital and clinics. Our team delivered quality care at more than 52,400 emergency department visits, more than 13,900 inpatient admissions and more than 11,300 surgeries. Over 219,000 patients received care ... ... Read More

LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Medical Center and the Texas Organ Sharing Alliance (TOSA) remembered those who have given the gift of life and recognized their family members for their courageous decision of organ donation in celebration of National Donate Life Month. Laredo Medical Center’s first-ever Gift of Life ceremony was held on Tuesday, April 4 in the hospital’s main foyer. During the ceremony, Leticia Lopez, mom of donor hero Lorenzo Lopez Jr., was one of the speakers. Vanessa Vela, an employee of Lare... ... Read More

LAREDO, TEXAS (March 28, 2023) – To help address hunger in our community, and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, Laredo Medical Center has donated 1,817 jars of peanut butter (and other nut butters) 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 and other generous individuals from the community, during the recent Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive. According to Alm... ... Read More