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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 does not dis...
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...rg . Laredo Medical Center leadership and staff proudly display the designation the hospital has received as a Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite. They are, from left to right, front row, CEO Jorge Leal, Human Resources Director Patricia Cardenas; back row, Assistant Director of Women’s Services Claudia Chavez, NICU/Pediatrics Clinical Coordinator Angie Perez, NICU/Pediatrics Director Patty Diaz, Director of Women’s...
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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 (956) 796-...
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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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...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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...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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...sionate hands of physicians, nurses and other team members deliver safe, quality care around the clock every day. Beyond clinical care, Laredo Medical Center is a major employer and regularly invests resources to expand and enhance the services available locally. The overall community benefit each year is significant and totaled more than $373.7 million in 2021. Last year, the hospital and clinics delivere...
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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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...ol testing (fasting required), BMI and blood pressure checks, hernia screenings, glucose checks, and self-breast exam education. In addition, visitors can connect with experts and explore educational resources from Laredo Medical Center’s emergency and trauma services, sleep center, bariatric weight loss surgery, women’s imaging, physical therapy, stroke and heart teams and Laredo Physician Associates. As ...
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...in life. Laredo Medical Center is a Texas Mother-Friendly Gold Worksite, offering workplace support for breastfeeding employees. It is also recognized as a Texas Ten Step facility by Texas Health and Human Services—highlighting its commitment to improving maternity care and supporting breastfeeding success from day one. For more information about the Breastfeeding Awareness Community Fair, please call ...
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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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...0 patient encounters each year, treating all patients regardless of their ability to pay. In 2024, Laredo Medical Center provided more than $333 million in charity and uncompensated care and provided resources to help patients in need to secure medications and medical support devices. The health system and its employees also support local organizations that make a difference, especially those addressing so...
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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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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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...nd find themselves sandwiched between the generations of people they love. According to the National Center on Caregiving, as many as 75 percent of caregivers are women. With the right strategies and resources, caregivers can help not only those they care for but themselves. Keep tabs on doctor's appointments and soccer practices alike by using a family calendar. Choose a calendar format that fits your fam...
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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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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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...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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...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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...atients regardless of their ability to pay. Last year, Laredo Medical Center provided more than $312 million in charity and uncompensated care for the community’s most vulnerable and the hospital has resources to help them secure medications and medical support devices. “We are proud of our legacy of caring for the community and we look forward to doing this for generations to come. I am grateful for our o...
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... for critically ill babies. The designation is a result of legislation passed in 2013 requiring Texas to implement neonatal levels of care designations with the intent of ensuring that NICUs have the resources and expertise to provide high quality patient care. “Laredo Medical Center is proud of our NICU team for achieving this important designation once again,” said Jorge Leal, FACHE, chief executive offi...
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...s and arrhythmias need timely detection and treatment to support the best possible outcome. Waiting to get help can increase the damage to heart muscle or brain tissue. Laredo Medical Center has deep resources ready to support diagnosis and intervention in the event of heart attack or stroke. The hospital is an accredited Chest Pain Center v6, with Primary PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Interventions) from the...
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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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