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...y with Laredo Medical Center. For more information about employment opportunities or a career at Laredo Medical Center, please view our job openings and fill out an online application, or contact the human resources department at (956) 796-3720. Food or Cleaning Service Opportunities Hospital Opportunities Physician Opportunities Volunteer Opportunities Equal Employment Opportunity This organization do...
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...llutants, some medicines, connective tissue diseases and interstitial lung disease. While this type of lung damage can't be repaired, your doctor can treat the symptoms. LYCAT, a protein found in the human bloodstream, could help patients with pulmonary fibrosis live longer. A study conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine found that patients with pulmonary ...
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...oulder the ultimate responsibility for a patient’s care whether it be in the emergency room, on the operating table or in a clinic. From the days of Hippocrates, doctors held the fate of their fellow human beings in their hands — and certainly in their hearts. It’s why we pause on National Doctors’ Day each year to thank the men and women who made the decision to travel down that long road to becoming ...
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.... If you believe your privacy rights, including your rights under Part 2, have been violated, you may file a complaint with the Facility and/or with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Some States may allow you to file a complaint with the State's Attorney General, Office of Consumer Affairs or another State agency as specified by applicable State law. To file a complaint...
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...port policy to DSHS. Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites represent a wide range of employment sectors, settings, and worksite sizes. Also designated are numerous hospitals, state agencies, and health and human services employers. “We want our employees who are new mothers to know that we support their decision to continue breastfeeding,” said Jorge Leal, FACHE, chief executive officer of Laredo Medical Cen...
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...n with quality maternal and fetal care. In 2023, Laredo Medical Center was recognized by the state of Texas for its commitment to making safety a top priority for mothers and babies. Texas Health and Human Services designated the hospital as a Texas Ten Step facility for demonstrating a commitment to improving maternity care and optimal breastfeeding support for new moms and their babies. “Designation ...
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In more primitive times, stress played a crucial part in human survival. The ability to react quickly to life-or-death threats helped people avoid hungry predators and live to thrive another day. Today, the chances of coming face-to-face with a tiger looking for...
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...ins to be done to defeat cervical cancer, and that battle starts with you and your well-woman exams. Here are the four facts you need to know about cervical cancer: Cervical cancer has viral origins. Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes nearly all cases of cervical cancer. According to the National Cervical Cancer Coalition, close to 80 percent of women contract HPV by age 50, but most don't develop cervi...
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...rograms don't always provide the functional rehabilitation, physical education or mental stimulation we need or were made for. Paleo exercise programs provide numerous benefits by encouraging natural human movement skills, including: balancing breathing carrying climbing crawling grappling (like a wrestler) lifting running striking (for self-defense) swimming and other aquatic skills throwing walking P...
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According to the National Institutes of Health, the human foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 tendons, muscles and ligaments. Make sure all of the parts are healthy by following foot health practices: Check your feet regularly for cuts, cracks o...
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...t think of bacteria negatively, but when certain microorganisms thrive in your gastrointestinal (GI) system, it's like using good soil to grow a thriving garden. Trillions of bacteria live inside the human digestive system, both good and bad. Good bacteria fight pathogens and help maintain our metabolisms and immune systems. This begins at birth when a baby is exposed to microorganisms in her mother's ...
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... in products today, traces of the substances could still potentially be detected for the next 10 to 15 years. Because the chemicals are so persistent, PFAs show up in the soil, the ocean and even the human body. One estimate was that the half-life of PFAs can be up to 15 years in the human body. In 2015, the National Institutes of Health found PFAs in the blood of 97% of Americans. Even though evidence...
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...epending on lifestyle and sexual history, men should talk to their doctor about whether they should be tested for certain sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), such as gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, human papilloma virus (HPV), Hepatitis B, HIV or other sexually transmitted infections. Early treatment can cure many STDs, lessen their symptoms and/or make the disease less likely to spread. When: All me...
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...he 1999 cult classic Office Space , the main characters steal a printer, stomp on it and hit it with a baseball bat to express their frustrations with work. Don't worry—we're not condoning a heist or human-on-printer violence like in the movie. However, it is important to recognize the signs of burnout—a state of mental and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. This can be caused by work, sch...
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If it’s been a while since you’ve hit the gym, gone for a run or even lifted weights, you're not alone. The Department of Health and Human Services recommends getting 150 minutes of moderate-intensity (or 75 minutes of vigorous activity) per week in addition to two days of strength training. However, the CDC reports that less than 25% o...
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In 2024, talk show host Ellen DeGeneres revealed she’d been diagnosed with osteoporosis at age 66. She even joked with her audience that she was a “human sandcastle” who might “disintegrate in the shower.” Of course, Ellen isn’t going to literally crumble, but her wisecrack captures our evolving health concerns as we age— including the decrease in our...
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...ealth Movement in the 1960s and 1970s, renowned medical institutions and healthcare systems began focusing more on women’s health. However, it wasn’t until 2000 that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services launched National Women’s Health Week, which starts each year on Mother’s Day. This observance stemmed from disparities in care for women and women’s tendency to prioritize family and career...
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...ic Aromatherapy lists chamomile, lavender, neroli and sage as the most commonly used essential oils for scented stress relief. Newborns rely on skin-to-skin contact to stay alive, and the benefits of human touch extend into adulthood. Researchers at the University of Northern California found that hugging a loved one reduces levels of stress hormones in the body and lowers blood pressure and heart rate...
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...or proactively supporting its employees with time, space, and other assistance to maintain breastfeeding after returning to work. Additionally, Laredo Medical Center is designated by Texas Health and Human Services as a Texas Ten Step facility, an important commitment to improving maternity care and optimal breastfeeding support for new moms and their babies. For more information about the Breastfeedin...
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...a Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite for proactively supporting its employees with time, space, and other assistance to maintain breastfeeding after returning to work, and designation by Texas Health and Human Services as a Texas Ten Step facility, an important commitment to improving maternity care and optimal breastfeeding support for new moms and their babies. During the fair, Laredo Medical Center’s la...
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...orporate regular strength training into your exercise routine.” Both cardiovascular activity and strength training are necessary to achieve optimal results from exercise. The Department of Health and Human Services recommends 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each week and strength training exercises for each muscle group twice a week. Start simple with body weight movements like squats or lunge...
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...th up to 10x magnification, a dual console to allow a second surgeon to provide assistance, higher visual clarity of tissue and anatomy, and surgical dexterity and precision far greater than even the human hand. The robotic surgical system will be used by our surgeons to provide the following surgical procedures: General surgery Hernia repair Gynecological procedures Urology For more information about ...
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...796-3729 Dietitians (956) 796-3199 Education (956) 796-4222 Emergency Department (956) 796-3888 Facility Management (956) 796-3499 Food & Nutrition Service (956) 796-4665 Gift Shop (956) 796-4721 Human Resources (956) 796-3720 Lab (956) 796-2155 LMC Cardiac Rehabilitation Center (956) 796-2158 LMC Cancer Center (956) 796-4725 LMC North (956) 796-2595 LMC South (956) 796-3100 LMC Weightloss Program ...
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...spired. There was a reason you decided to make a change. Remind yourself of those reasons by: Rewarding yourself. After a big goal or milestone, get yourself a gift. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services suggests a nonfood item, such as new workout clothes or devices. Thinking about why you're changing your habits. Have a big vacation planned? Make it the wallpaper on your computer to stay f...
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..."sitting is the new smoking," more people want to do something about it. That's why a growing number of health-conscious employees are ditching their chairs for standing desks. One theory is that the human body wasn't designed to sit for long periods. However, other research has linked extended periods of standing with back pain, varicose veins, heel spurs and damage to the lower joints. So, which is b...
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