Total Community Benefit Estimated to be $498 Million in 2024 LAREDO, Texas, APRIL 4, 2025 – Laredo Medical Center provided care to thousands of area residents in 2024, with almost 335,000 patient encounters across its network of physician clinics and other outpatient sites of care. In addition to delivering safe, quality, compassionate healthcare, the health system is helping those in need, supporting charitable organizations and contributing to the area economy. In its most recent Community Benefit Rep... ... Read More

LAREDO, Texas, APRIL 2, 2025 – To help address hunger in Laredo and several surrounding communities, Laredo Medical Center announced the donation of 7,077 jars of peanut butter to the South Texas Food Bank. The announcement coincided with National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day. All of that peanut butter was donated by Laredo Medical Center employees, medical staff, and volunteers, as well as by students, businesses, first responders and other generous individuals from the area, during the hospital’s third... ... Read More

LAREDO, TX – For the third 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 for $6,000 to United Way of Laredo as a meaningful way to recognize its medical staff. “On Doctors’ Day, we honor the dedication and steadfast care provided by our medical staff, who touch thousands of lives at Laredo Medical Center each year,” says Jorge Leal, FACHE, CEO of Lar... ... Read More

LAREDO, TX – In a promising yet modest shift, a national study reveals that the United States obesity rate decreased slightly from 46% to 45.6% in 2023, marking the first decline in more than a decade. While this decrease offers a glimmer of hope, obesity continues to pose a major public health challenge with far-reaching implications, including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. Tyler King, D.O., ABOM, a board-certified physician in family medicine and obesity medicine at Prim... ... Read More

LAREDO, Texas – Sleep is not a luxury – it's a critical component of maintaining our health. As we approach World Sleep Day on March 14, it's an important time to highlight the significant impact sleep has on a person’s mental and physical well-being. In the United States alone, more than 50 million people suffer from chronic sleep disorders, with an additional 20-30 million experiencing occasional sleeping problems, according to the National Institutes of Health. “Sleep is a cornerstone of overall heal... ... Read More

Designation validates hospital’s ability to provide necessary care, resources for heart attack patients LAREDO, Texas — The American College of Cardiology has recognized Laredo Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Laredo Medical Center was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI in December based on a site review of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. According ... ... Read More

LAREDO, Texas – Many people often shudder when their doctor informs them it’s time for a screening colonoscopy. But regular screening, beginning at age 45 for people with average risk factors, is the key to preventing colorectal cancer, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men and women combined in the United States, with an expected 107,320 new cases of colorectal cancer expected to be diagnosed this year. One in 24 men and ... ... Read More

LAREDO, Texas – News that Harrison Ford withdrew from the 2025 Oscars ceremony due to a diagnosis of shingles has brought attention to this common, often painful, condition. Usually thought of as a childhood disease, chickenpox can have lasting effects well into adulthood because the virus remains inactive in the body even after recovery. Years after you have had the chickenpox, the virus can reappear in the form of shingles. One in three Americans will experience shingles in their lifetime according to... ... Read More

LAREDO, Texas – In March, Laredo Medical Center kicks off its annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive benefitting the South Texas Food Bank and is inviting community members to participate in this effort to fight hunger in the local area. 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 third annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive will kick off on Monday, March 3 and will run through Monday, Mar... ... Read More

LAREDO, Texas — Patient care in Laredo has received a major boost, thanks to Luis Guevara, D.O., and Tyler King, D.O., who have earned specialized board certifications. Both are family medicine physicians at Laredo Medical Center affiliate, Primary Care Associates of Laredo. “Congratulations to Dr. Guevara and Dr. King for enhancing their knowledge and expanding the scope of their practice by earning additional national board certifications in high-demand specialties. These certifications provide physic... ... Read More