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Laredo Health Department using wastewater to track COVID-19 trends in city

Laredo, TX · 2025-09-09

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NeighborWorks Laredo to host property transfer clinic

Laredo, TX · 2025-09-08

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Laredo Health Department using wastewater to track COVID-19 trends in city

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Health Department says recent wastewater samples show signs of elevated COVID-19 cases. Using its wastewater surveillance system, the department reports that this month’s case levels have risen compared to last month. Officials say vaccination remains the best way to prevent severe illness and slow the spread.

Laredo, TX · 2025-09-09

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Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital marks National Rehabilitation Week

Laredo, TX · 2025-09-15

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Laredo Public Health lab to temporarily close Thursday afternoon

Laredo, TX · 2025-09-03

Laredo Morning Times

Laredo schools to require parental consent for student health care under new state law

Laredo school districts will require parents to sign consent forms for student health care, including first aid and counseling, under a new Texas law.

Laredo, TX · 2025-09-01

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Health officials: COVID-19 wastewater data shows no spike in Laredo

Laredo, TX · 2025-08-27

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Laredo Health officials urge precautions as residents report rise in COVID cases

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - With the school year underway and flu season approaching, some Laredo residents say they are seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases across the city. Health officials, however, note that COVID-19 is not a reportable disease through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the state. The City of Laredo receives case data only through its wastewater surveillance system, which has not shown a recent increase in COVID-19 activity.

Laredo, TX · 2025-08-26

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County officials to discuss conducting a water treatment assessment

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Webb County Commissioners Court will meet on Monday, August 25. Here is a preview of some topics that will be discussed. County officials will discuss and possibly approve several agreements to provide mental health services to those in Webb County. This includes a 12-month agreement...

Webb County, TX · 2025-08-24

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Laredo Public Health lab to temporarily close Thursday afternoon

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Public Health Laboratory will close for part of the day Thursday, city officials announced. The lab will provide regular services on Thursday morning, September 4, but will shut down from noon to 5 p.m. Operations will resume normal hours on Friday, September 5. The...

Laredo, TX · 2025-09-02

Laredo Morning Times

Laredo Life Pregnancy Center relocates to new Seymour Avenue location

Laredo Life Pregnancy Center now operates near Musser Street, offering free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds and after-abortion care with full confidentiality.

Laredo, TX · 2025-08-17

Laredo Morning Times

Laredo Health urges residents to use free wellness stations at clinic

Laredo Public Health reminded residents about its free Juntos for Better Health wellness stations with self-checks for BMI, blood pressure, temperature and more.

Laredo, TX · 2025-08-17

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Laredo, Nuevo León establish MOU to enhance access to medical care

Laredo, TX · 2025-08-13

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Laredo, Nuevo León establish MOU to enhance access to medical care

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A new initiative could lead to increased access to medical care in Laredo. The City of Laredo recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Mexican state of Nuevo León after the passage of House Bill 2038, which allows foreign doctors to practice in Texas communities facing medical shortages.

Laredo, TX · 2025-08-12

Laredo Morning Times

Laredo AHEC honored with national award for community health service

Laredo’s Area Health Education Center earns national recognition for its service and programs supporting the community’s medical needs.

Laredo, TX · 2025-08-09

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Laredo, Nuevo Leon collaborate to bring doctors to practice in Texas

Laredo, TX · 2025-08-09

Laredo Morning Times

Cuellar, Trevino honor Laredo community health workers for National Health Center Week

Laredo's leaders marked National Health Center Week and discussed recent federal funding and access to health care at an event held at Gateway Community Health Center.

Laredo, TX · 2025-08-08

Laredo Morning Times

New ambulatory surgical center coming to Laredo

An outpatient ambulatory surgical center called Laredo ASC LLC is coming to Saunders Street in a $3.7 million project detailed in a permit filed with the TDLR.

Laredo, TX · 2025-08-07

Laredo Morning Times

Laredo officials stress 988 Lifeline outreach after July suicide death brings 2025 total to 13

Laredo’s Suicide Prevention Committee reported one death in July and five other attempts as they reiterated the importance of the 988 Lifeline.

Laredo, TX · 2025-08-06

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