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To help address hunger in our community, and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, Laredo Medical Center donated 3,529 jars of peanut butter (and other nut butters) to the South Texas Food Bank on April 2. All of the 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 hospital’s second annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive. The hospital received support from t... ... Read More
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For the second 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 on March 28 for $6,000 to Bethany House of Laredo as a meaningful way to recognize its medical staff. “This donation is our way to say thank you to all of our medical staff,” says Jorge Leal, FACHE, CEO of Laredo Medical Center. “We are grateful for their contributions, sacrifices, skills a... ... Read More
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Delivers essential medical services and broad impact to the larger community Over the course of 2023, Laredo Medical Center helped people get well and live healthier at more than 315,000 patient encounters across its hospital and growing network of Laredo Physician Associates provider clinics and other outpatient sites of care. At more than 53,000 emergency department visits each year, lifesaving medically necessary care is provided for all patients regardless of their ability to pay. Last year, Laredo ... ... Read More
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LAREDO, TX (March 7, 2024) –Community members are invited to join Laredo Medical Center’s efforts to fight hunger by participating in the second annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive benefiting the South Texas Food Bank. Peanut butter is a sought after item for food banks because of its high nutritional value and long shelf life. Yet, it is one of the least donated items. The Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive kicked off on March 4 and will run through March 25. “We recognize the impact hunger has on an... ... Read More
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By Amada Roxana Gallardo, MSN, APRN, FNP-C LAREDO, TX (March 7, 2024) – It’s a well-known fact that our nation has a critical weight problem. More than one-third of U.S. adults – 41.9% – are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, and the percentage continues to climb. Overweight and obesity are linked to several chronic diseases including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer. In Texas alone, the percentage of overweight or obese adults tops 35... ... Read More
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Laredo Medical Center grand opening celebrates upgrades to cardiac cath labs LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Medical Center has enhanced its Heart and Vascular Program by upgrading two existing cardiac catheterization (cath) labs to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of various patient conditions. Laredo Medical Center celebrated the occasion with a ribbon cutting during a grand reopening attended by members of the hospital’s Heart team, medical staff, city and county leaders and other well-wishers. Equipped wit... ... Read More
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LAREDO, TX – More than 100 hearts are beating stronger as of February 2023, thanks to the quality care provided by the comprehensive Heart and Vascular Program at Laredo Medical Center. The Laredo Medical Center Open Heart Program highlighted this significant one-year milestone during their first-ever Appreciation and Recognition Celebration last month. Members of the Open Heart team were recognized for their commitment to the months of rigorous training they received to provide a specialized service th... ... Read More
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Newly renovated medical office provides more comfort and convenience close to home LAREDO, TX – Cancer care in Laredo and Webb County has received a major boost with the newly renovated medical office of Laredo Hematology & Oncology Associates. The occasion was celebrated during a grand reopening where hospital leadership, medical staff and caregivers were joined by the Laredo Chamber of Commerce and other well-wishers. A ceremonial ribbon cutting was held to formally open the facility, which is loc... ... Read More
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LAREDO, TX (February 8, 2024) – Over 500 Laredoans turned out to Laredo Medical Center on Saturday, February 3 to lace up their shoes and roll up their sleeves for healthy hearts. February is American Heart Month and the first-ever Laredo Association of REALTORS® Run George Run 5K Run, Walk and Laredo Medical Center Wellness Fair offered many ways to show some TLC to your heart. More than 200 participants benefited from the various complimentary health screenings offered for blood pressure, glucose, cho... ... Read More
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LAREDO, TX – Blood work is a standard part of an annual primary care wellness visit because it gives a global picture of your health. The lab results help your provider check for certain diseases and conditions, see indicators of your heart and organ functioning, and track how medications are working. Dr. D. Tyler King, a family medicine physician with Laredo Physician Associates, says annual blood tests are important for the long term health and well-being of their patients, even when they seem to be i... ... Read More
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