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Laredo Chamber of Commerce to host free health and wellness conference
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Chamber of Commerce is starting the new year with a focus on health, wellness, and positive changes. The Chamber’s Health Services Committee will host “A New Year: A Fresh Start for Your Health and Well-Being” later this month. The free conference will bring together local experts to discuss both physical and mental health.
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Laredo health expert offers tips for managing holiday blues
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Laredo health expert offers tips for managing holiday blues
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - While the holiday season brings cheer and happiness for most people, others may experience the holiday blues. Dr. Julie Bazan said people usually get the blues if they have lost a loved one or they are not around family or friends for the holiday. She said it is important not to be alone during that time.
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Binational effort is fixing chronic pollution problem on the Rio Grande
NUEVO LAREDO, Mexico — Silvia Fernández Gallardo Boone leaned over a stream of water rushing through a concrete chute at the city’s wastewater treatment plant. “Smell it!” she said, beaming. Odorless, treated wastewater flowed into the Coyote Arroyo, or creek, then the Rio Grande. Mere months...
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Laredo Council approves new mammogram machine for Laredo Public Health
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Binational effort is fixing chronic pollution problem on the Rio Grande
NUEVO LAREDO, Mexico — Silvia Fernández Gallardo Boone leaned over a stream of water rushing through a concrete chute at the city’s wastewater treatment plant. “Smell it!” she said, beaming. Odorless, treated wastewater flowed into the Coyote Arroyo, or creek, then the Rio Grande. Mere months...
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In Laredo, families grapple with air pollution as efforts to reduce toxic emissions stall
LAREDO, Texas – The Nevares family home is a lively space, with kittens milling about and happiness in the air. It’s a feeling the family had to fight for, following a devastating leukemia diagnosis for their youngest son seven years ago. Not far from them lives Xavier Ortiz,...
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Laredo Public Health Department hosts flu vaccine drive
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Public Health Department is set to host a flu vaccination drive. On November 15 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. the public has the chance to receiving their vaccination for the season. The drive will be held at 2600 Cedar Ave (Maryland Side) The...
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New flu vaccine delivery service brings shots straight to Laredo homes
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New hospital construction planned for Nuevo Laredo
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New hospital construction planned for Nuevo Laredo
NUEVO LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Construction is set to start for a new hospital in Laredo’s sister city. The Governor of Tamaulipas, Américo Villarreal Anaya, said construction could start as soon as next year. Anaya said Mexican federal authorities are aware that the current facilities need upgrades. The...
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New hospital construction planned for Nuevo Laredo
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Laredo health department offers free vasectomy services
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Public Health Department announced a new health initiative offering free vasectomy services to men in recognition of Men’s Health Awareness Month. The program is limited to the first 30 eligible patients, who must complete a full lipid panel blood test before receiving the...
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Laredo health department offers free vasectomy services