Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
Laredo, TX – Laredo, TX – Join Mayor Raul G. Salinas and County Judge Danny Valdez for “A Day of Remembrance,” a special event to commemorate World Aids Day. “AIDS continues to be a public health concern even though there have been great strides in AIDS treatment and management” said Dr. Hector F. Gonzalez Director of the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD). “We need to make it very clear that AIDS is still a serious and deadly disease if we do not adhere to the therapy regimen and …

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
Laredo, TX—The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD), in collaboration with the Laredo Health Coalition (LHC), is starting a new program to increase diabetes prevention awareness activities and improve diabetes self management to prevent complications.  Both efforts will improve positive health outcomes.
 Healthy Living/Viviendo Mejor (HLVM) focuses on the family and community at large who are at risk of diabetes by learning to reduce risk factors. Second, it will help persons with diabetes and their family members take control of their chronic disease by educating them about diabetes, …

Courtesy Roberto Treviño,
(Laredo, Tx)- Because healthy kids are better learners, the Laredo Independent School District will be offering free flu vaccines for LISD students.
 Now through November 15th, free flu vaccine clinics are scheduled for eligible students at all LISD campuses.
 Elementary school students have their flu vaccines clinics scheduled at their schools from October 19 through November 4. Parents/guardians must accompany their children.
 Middle and high school students are scheduled for flu vaccines from November 8, through November 15. Students must submit signed parent pre-consent forms with their school nurses. Parents do not …

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
Laredo, TX—The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) would like to remind all parents that now is the best time to get their children, teenagers and college students immunized. Do not wait until school starts!
 As a new school year is approaching we want all students to be protected. We want to thank all school nurses and physicians that work with the CLHD to assure everyone is protected, especially through timely and appropriate immunizations. Finally, we want to inform the public that there is a new change in immunization …

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
LAREDO, TX— The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) is proud to announce that Laredo, Texas joins in the celebration of Breastfeeding Awareness Week. This year’s theme is “Breast Milk: Every Ounce Counts.” Breastfeeding (BF) remains one of the most highly effective preventive measures a mother can take to protect the health of her infant and herself. BF further protects babies from many infections and illnesses, such as diarrhea and pneumonia and children who have been breastfed also have lower rates of childhood obesity. Finally mothers who Breast …

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
Laredo, TX – The City of Laredo Health Department wants to remind the public that to reduce the risk of exposure to rabies and improve pet care and pet responsibility in March 2010 the City of Laredo amended its Animal and Fowl Ordinance. A major change is the pet registration requirement. To assist the public 16 months were used as a transition period to alert and educate the public.
 During this time several veterinarians and pet shop providers worked with the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to register …

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
 
LAREDO, TX— The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) is proud to announce that Laredo, Texas joins in the celebration of Breastfeeding Awareness Week. This year’s theme is “Talk to me! Breastfeeding – a 3D Experience.” The theme deals with communication at various levels and between various sectors.  Breastfeeding (BF) remains one of the most highly effective preventive measures a mother can take to protect the health of her infant and herself. BF further protects babies from many infections and illnesses, such as diarrhea and pneumonia and children …

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
LAREDO, TX— The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) would like to remind the public that Operation Lone Star (OLS) will be offering a variety of FREE MEDICAL SERVICES from August 1-5, 2011 at the Laredo Civic Center. Services include: 
·        Sports Physicals
·        High Blood Pressure Screenings
·        Diabetic Screenings
·        Vision Exams (Limited)
·        Pharmaceutical Services (Limited)
·        Medical Referrals
·        Preventive Health Education 
·        Immunizations (Administrative fee of $8.00 applies)
·        TB Testing (Administrative fee of $4.00 applies)

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
Laredo, TX – The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) is informing the public about National HIV Testing Day Monday, June 27, 2011.  This is so important since over 9% of the population may be infected and do not know it. Therefore the CLHD will be offering the community free and confidential HIV rapid testing on from 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m on Monday.  The testing procedure will involve getting a small sample of blood from the person’s finger.  Results are ready in 10 minutes.
 A total of 36,455 individuals have …

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
This will be the 4th year we conduct Operation Lone Star (OLS); a disaster emergency management operation mass services simulation, which also provides health care for those in need. This year OLS will be conducted from August 1-5 at the Civic Center and we are finalizing details to also conduct a clinic in Rio Bravo, Texas (to serve the entire southern county area including El Cenizo and other communities). This year more than ever, due to budget constraints and the economic situation, more persons are in need of …