City of Laredo Public Health Department

Laredo Public Health Department Awarded State Funding to Support Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) Initiatives Laredo, Texas – The City of Laredo Public Health Department is proud to announce it has been awarded the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) grant by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). This critical funding will enable Laredo Public Health to promote early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and related dementias in the Laredo community, as well as expand its services by offering education, support, and referrals to caregivers and individuals living with ADRD. All activities supported by this grant will align with the Healthy Brain Initiative, State and Local Road Map for Public Health 2023-2027, which aims to increase the capacity to address ADRD in the Laredo area. The funding will enhance public education on ADRD topics and strengthen community-clinical linkages among health providers, agencies, and community-based organizations. Laredo Public Health is also currently developing a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) focused on Alzheimer’s disease. This assessment aims to address the unique needs of individuals living with Alzheimer’s, including those newly diagnosed, managing chronic conditions, or at high genetic risk. The CHNA will highlight available resources, caregiver support services, healthcare options, and community-based support for both patients and families. Stay tuned for more details in the coming days on how to participate and support this important survey. Laredo Public Health is excited to expand its services and offer much-needed care and resources to individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The program, funded in part by the Texas Department of State Health Services, will allow the City of Laredo Public Health Department to further its mission to safeguard and promote the health and well-being of the community, addressing a critical public health issue that affects an increasing number of residents. #ALzheimers #AlzheimersDiseaseAndRelatedDementias #ADRD #Grant #TexasDepartmentOfStateHealthServices #DSHS #LaredoPublicHealth #Funding #Program #CaregiverSupport #Resources #LaredoCommunity #CHNA #CommunityHealthNeedsAssessment #Awarded

Together in Pink was a #success! 💕 Thank you to everyone who joined us to #support women’s #health and raise #awareness for breast cancer. From #free screenings to raffle prizes, it was a day of #unity and #care! Follow this link to view more photos from the event: https://lnkd.in/gJF8rvcN #LaredoPublicHealth #BreastCancerAwareness #TogetherInPink #RechargeCenterAtSantaRita ¡Juntos en Rosa fue todo un éxito! 💕 Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron para #apoyar la #salud de las mujeres y crear #conciencia sobre el #cáncer de mama. ¡Desde exámenes #gratuitos hasta rifas, fue un día de #unidad y #cuidado!

The Laredo Public Health Community Health #Administration Staff attended the Alzheimer’s Association's Caregiver #Conference "Alzheimer’s: A Caregiving Balancing Act" yesterday morning. 💜 The event was a fantastic opportunity for #caregivers and #healthcare workers to gain valuable #insights from experts about #Dementia care, #Alzheimer's, and how to care for caregivers as well. Our very own Dr. Richard Chamberlain, Director of Laredo Public Health, was honored to be part of the "Dementia Conversations: Ask the Experts" #panel where he and other #experts spoke about the latest #research and #resources available for the Laredo community. 🧠💬 #LaredoPublicHealth #DementiaCare #AlzheimersAwareness #CaregiverSupport #AlzheimersAssociation #CaregiverConference

🏅 Honoring Excellence in Education! 🎓✨ Dr. Richard Chamberlain, Director of the City of Laredo Public Health Department, had the privilege of being the guest speaker for the "Outstanding 8th Grader of the Month" ceremony this morning at George Washington Middle School. Presented by the Laredo Police Department and KGNS+, the ceremony #celebrated the #achievements of 24 #exceptional middle school students from all across Laredo, including those from public, private, and charter schools. 🎉 Dr. Chamberlain encouraged the students to pursue their #education and follow their #dreams, highlighting the importance of maintaining good health along the way. He shared insights on the pillars of lifestyle medicine, emphasizing the role of sleep, stress management, and a #healthy lifestyle in reaching their fullest potential! 🌟 #LaredoPublicHealth #Outstanding8thGraders #FutureLeaders #LifestyleMedicine #GuestSpeaker #8thGradersOfTheMonth #Congratulations

This morning, Laredo Public Health had the honor of attending the White Cane Awareness Day proclamation. The event aimed to raise #awareness about the #independence and #safety white canes provide for our #blind and #visually impaired community members. 🦯 After Mayor Victor Treviño's proclamation, participants walked with white canes and blindfolds, experiencing firsthand the #challenges faced by individuals with visual impairments. We’re appreciative to have been a part of this #impactful event, alongside our incredible #community, #educators, and #advocates, we will continue working #together toward a more #inclusive, #accessible future for all. 👩🏽🦯 #InclusionMatters #WhiteCaneDay #WhiteCaneAwarenessDay #AccessibilityForAll #CommunitySupport #LaredoPublicHealth #Proclamation

Laredo Public Health Now Offering Free Updated COVID-19 Vaccines for Adults and New RSV Vaccines Laredo, Texas – The City of Laredo Public Health Department is pleased to announce that the newly updated 2024 – 2025 Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines are now available for uninsured adults 19 years of age and older. Self-pay and insured persons will also be accepted to receive this vaccine. Laredo Public Health aims to safeguard the community from illness by ensuring that our community has access to essential protection against COVID-19. Furthermore, the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine, a preferable seasonal vaccine from September to April, is now available at Laredo Public Health. This vaccine is available for insured, self-pay, uninsured, and underinsured children from 0-2 years of age. The vaccine is also available for individuals 65 years of age and older, and pregnant women 32-36 weeks gestation. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common virus that can cause serious respiratory illness, especially in infants, young children, elderly, and pregnant women, making vaccination to these vulnerable populations crucial. Each year in the United States, RSV leads to approximately: • 2.1 million outpatient (non-hospitalization) visits among children younger than 5 years old • 58,000–80,000 hospitalizations among children younger than 5 years old • 100,000–160,000 hospitalizations among adults 60 years and older For more information on vaccine eligibility and appointments, please contact our Immunization Program at: (956) 795-4906 or (956) 795-4933 #COVID-19vaccine #RSVvaccine #GetVaccinated #Immunization #LaredoPublicHealth #RSV #Covid-19

The City of Laredo Public Health Department, in collaboration with Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño, and District 6 Council Member Dr. Tyler King celebrated National Primary Care Week with a fantastic health fair! 🎉 We provided #vital health services including #free screenings, mental health support, #immunizations, and much more. The #proclamation marked the beginning of an impactful event that truly helped #support our community's health. We are grateful to all our #partners and attendees for making it a #success! 💙 #LaredoPublicHealth #NationalPrimaryCareWeek #NPCW #HealthFair #MentalHealth #HealthCare #HealthServices Follow this link to view more photos from the event: https://lnkd.in/gWFTivpY ¡El Departamento de Salud Pública de la Ciudad de Laredo, en colaboración con el alcalde Dr. Victor D. Treviño y el concejal del distrito 6 Dr. Tyler King, celebró la Semana Nacional de Atención Primaria con una gran feria de salud!🎉 Proporcionamos servicios vitales como exámenes de salud gratuitos, apoyo de salud mental, vacunaciones y mucho más. La proclamación al principio marcó el comienzo de un evento impactante que realmente apoyó la salud de nuestra comunidad. ¡Agradecemos a todos nuestros socios y asistentes por hacer de este evento un éxito! 💙

We are proud to announce that our own Assistant Director of Operations, Mrs. Erika Gutierrez Martinez, and Public Health Director, Dr. Richard A. Chamberlain, have both received the City Champion Award at the Laredo Chamber of Commerce 2024 Recognition of Volunteers & Awards Ceremony! 🎉 The Chamber highlighted the work of those who have made a meaningful impact throughout the year and congratulated all awardees for their outstanding contributions to the community. #LaredoPublicHealth #CityChampionAward #PublicHealthDirector #PublicHealthAssistantDirector #LaredoChamberOfCommerce #Recognition #Award #Congratulations

Thank you to everyone who attended the Inclusion Works Employer Symposium on Disability Hiring & Incentives! 🌟 The City of Laredo Blue Ribbon Committee for People with Disabilities and Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation Services, in partnership with the University of Texas Education & Research Center at Laredo, hosted an impactful event focused on hiring people with disabilities. Attendees gained valuable insights into the benefits, resources, and incentives available for creating an inclusive workplace. Together, we're making strides toward greater inclusion! #InclusionWorks #DisabilityHiring #Laredo #WorkplaceInclusion #EmployerSymposium

This morning, Laredo Public Health, in #collaboration with the City of Laredo, the Office of Border Health, Secretaría de Salud, Gobierno de Nuevo Laredo, and DSHS South Texas, proudly came together to declare October as Binational Public Health Month. The #proclamation by our #border was a beautiful display of #unity and #cross-border collaboration, strengthening our #commitment to #health and #wellness for both communities. #BinationalPublicHealthMonth #LaredoPublicHealth