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The Laredo Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU) is among the 13% of U.S. skilled nursing facilities that have been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report. As nursing homes and facilities across the country continue to grapple with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. News remains at the forefront of providing data-driven information and guidance to help residents, families and caregivers understand their long- and short-term care options. LMC’s SNU ea... ... Read More

This flu season is striking wide across the country, creating concern for individuals who are vulnerable to serious complications. As with any illness, it’s important to learn and follow steps that can protect you and your loved ones from contracting the virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists four important steps to reduce your risk of infection: Wash your hands consistently throughout the day. Hand washing is still one of the most effective and easiest ways to prevent infecti... ... Read More

Laredo Medical Center and Primary Care Associates of Laredo are proud to welcome Miguel Villarino, M.D. He is a compassionate and experienced family medicine physician with 24 years of experience. Dr. Villarino received his medical education at the Universidad Autónoma Baja California in Mexicali, Mexico. He completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. After being in private practice for more than 20 years, Dr. Villarino looks forward to continue to offer primary care service... ... Read More

Disease management must focus on head-to-toe health By Jesus Aguirre-Burgos, M.D., Family Medicine Diabetes affects 34.2 million people, or 10% of the U.S. population. It is a group of diseases marked by high levels of blood glucose resulting from defects in insulin production, insulin action, or both. About 60% to 70% of people with diabetes have mild to severe forms of nervous system damage that may result in impaired sensation or pain in the feet or hands. Every year, about 73,000 people with diabete... ... Read More

By Christopher B. Tchou, D.O., Family Medicine Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are two of the most commonly confused mental disorders. They may share common symptoms, but they are two different conditions associated with aging. Dementia is not a specific disease, rather a group of symptoms caused by disorders that affect the brain. Dementia may develop gradually or very quickly. Functions that may be affected by dementia include: Decision-making, judgment Memory Thinking, reasoning Verbal communication... ... Read More

During the fall and winter months, it’s easy to get caught up in holiday planning and forget to take advantage of your insurance benefits. Every fall, individuals should direct their attention to outstanding healthcare needs and take full advantage of paid-up deductibles or available funds in Flexible Spending Accounts. “In considering their healthcare needs, people also should consider the best strategy for using their available health insurance plan benefits,” says Jorge Gonzalez, Chairman, Laredo Med... ... Read More

Most health insurance plans have a deductible requirement—a predetermined amount of healthcare expenses that must be covered before the plan begins paying the majority of (if not all) expenses related to necessary medical care. If you have put off scheduling prescribed care, annual check-ups or recommended screenings, it would be wise to check your deductible status and plan benefits. This can be an ideal time to access healthcare services if you have already paid your deductible in full. The key is to ... ... Read More

Laredo Medical Center and Primary Care Associates of Laredo are proud to welcome Jesus I. Aguirre-Burgos, M.D. He is a compassionate and experienced family medicine physician with 35 years of experience. Dr. Aguirre-Burgos’ past experience includes working as a staff physician at several hospitals and clinics in Laredo and Eagle Pass, Texas from 1986-2004, before opening his private practice in 2004. He will continue to offer primary care services, exclusively at Primary Care Associates of Laredo. Dr. A... ... Read More

Colonoscopy screening is the key to early detection Many people often shudder when their doctor informs them it’s time for a screening colonoscopy. But regular screening, beginning at age 50 for people with average risk factors, is the key to preventing colorectal cancer, according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United... ... Read More

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Here in Texas, female breast cancer is the most frequently occurring cancer for women. To encourage more women to take action for their breast health, Laredo Medical Center is offering a special to women for October, which is annually recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “Mammograms save lives,” said Dr. Mohsen Ghadimi-Mahani, medical oncologist. “Today, thanks to early detection and treatment advances, more women are surviving breast canc... ... Read More