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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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LAREDO, TX – Respiratory illnesses continue to rise with coughs being a common overlapping symptom among them all. Decoding the characteristics of a cough, including its duration, sound and accompanying symptoms, can help patients understand what is going on and how to treat it. Most people are typically contagious the first three to five days after the initial respiratory infection, according to the CDC. However, a cough can linger around longer. A temporary, acute cough typically lasts less than three... ... Read More
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LAREDO, TX – The Laredo-Webb County region has received a major boost in primary care with the opening of a fifth clinic by Laredo Medical Center affiliate Primary Care Associates of Laredo. The occasion was celebrated at a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new medical office of family medicine physician D. Tyler King, D.O., on Thursday, January 11. Hospital leadership and staff were joined by medical staff, the Laredo Chamber of Commerce and other well-wishers to celebrate the grand ope... ... Read More
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LAREDO, TX – It’s a leap year, and that means we all can look forward to an extra day in February – an extra day to enjoy life, be well, and pursue the things that make us happy. And, while an extra day is nice, what if you could add more years to your life? Caring for your heart is one of the best ways to increase longevity. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, responsible for one in five adult deaths in the U.S each year. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevent... ... Read More
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