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Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX – Every year, about 450,000 babies are born too soon in the United States, that means that 1 in 9 babies is born prematurely. Worldwide, 15 million babies are born too soon each year. A premature birth is when a baby is born before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy. A
Courtesy Julie Bazan, (Laredo, Tx)-The AHEC Board of Directors announces the 30th Annual Update in Medicine Conference. The conference is scheduled for Friday, October 24th and Saturday, October 25th 2014, in Laredo, Texas at the University of Texas Health Science Center Laredo Regional Campus, 1937 E. Bustamante, Laredo, Texas This medical conference is
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-Because the FLU vaccine is the most effective measure towards reducing the impact of influenza, City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas received his annual flu shot today at the City of Laredo Health Department, delivered by Maria Paredes, R.N. The flu shot is especially vital for those at high risk
Courtesy Julie Baza, Laredo, Texas –– The Board of Directors of the Area Health Education Center (AHEC) announces the 15th Annual Asthma Screening & Education Program to be held on Saturday, September 20th from 10:00 a.m.-1:00pm., at Mall Del Norte near Dillard’s Entrance. A proclamation will be presented by Webb County Judge Danny Valdez and
Courtesy City of Laredo Health Department, Laredo, TX –During the summer in particular and as we prepare to go back to school the City of Laredo Health Department wants to remind the public on food safety. This is especially important as Texas has had a recent increase in gastrointestinal disease (diarrhea and vomiting) with 69
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX— Healthy Living/Viviendo Mejor (HLVM) is a disease self management and family support program of the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) that has made a difference in diabetes disease self management by focusing on diabetes prevention” We have conducted thirteen cycles and more than 500 persons have participated. We have
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, LAREDO, TX– It is spring! and before celebrating special occasions like Easter, Passover and graduation, the City of Laredo Health Department is providing food safety tips to reduce the risk of foodborne illness. While eggs are used all year ’round, they are especially important for many spring and summertime activities. They are
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX— Healthy Living/Viviendo Mejor (HLVM) is a disease self management and family support program of the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) that has made a difference in diabetes disease self management by focusing on diabetes prevention” We have conducted twelve cycles and more than 470 persons have participated. We have
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX – Influenza and respiratory illness season is here. The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) would like to remind the public that along with FLU, there are also other respiratory illnesses (colds, allergies, bronchitis, and other respiratory viruses). The good news for FLU is that the vaccine gives adequate protection
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-This is an honest and frank discussion on the emerging threats to youth, not only because of the immediate health risks, but because of the co-morbidities and psychosocial determinants that also align with these health conditions such as teen pregnancy, HIV and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). Each year over 600 young
