Laredo Public Health Communications Office

The Laredo Public Health Communications Office serves as the primary communication hub for Laredo Health.  As a vital link between the organization and the public, the Communications Office ensures transparent and timely dissemination of accurate health-related information, updates, and resources to the community. Through various communication channels, including press releases, social media, and official statements, the office strives to engage and educate the public, foster trust, and empower individuals to make informed decisions about their health. With a commitment to excellence, the Laredo Health Communications Office plays a crucial role in promoting public health awareness and advocating for the well-being of all residents in the region.

Press Releases

• Rising Covid Cases 8-3-23
• Ending of Free COVID-19 PCR Testing 8-4-23
• Laredo Healths Immunization Announcement 8-18-23 
• Rising Covid Cases 8-29-23
• Suicide Awareness Proclamation 9-6-23 
• Laredo Health Assistant Director nationally recognized as Rising Leader in Public Health 9-7-23
• Laredo Health Approved to be a Community Health Worker Training Center 9-12-23.

• Laredo Health Receives Updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 Vaccines 9-28-23

•  Laredo Public Health Director Selected for the National Adaptive Leadership Academy 11-20-23

•  Laredo Public Health Unveils Narcan Cabinets Across the City 11-29-23

•  Laredo Public Health Takes Proactive Measures in Response to Indicating Rise in RSV Detection 

•  Laredo Suicide Prevention Committee Extends Support to Laredo Police Department with Resource Card 12-8-23

•  Laredo Public Health Welcomes Dr. Arturo Garza Gongora as the New Health Authority 12-19-23

•  Dr. Luis Cerda, Laredo Public Health Patient Care Services Administrator, Achieves Certification and Licensure from the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine 1-4-24.

•  Mayor Signs the It’s Time Texas Community Challenge Mayor Pledge 1-4-24.

•  Laredo Public Health Announces RSV Vaccine for Pregnant Women between 32-36 Weeks 1-18-24.

•  Laredo Public Health's Vital Statistics Team Receives 5-Star Service Award 1-22-24.

• Laredo Public Health Informs of Rising Levels of SARS-CoV-2 in Wastewater Surveillance

• Incidence Rates for Selected Cancer Sites by Age Group and Race/Ethnicity Webb County and Texas 

• Laredo Public Health and Suicide Prevention & Awareness Committee Raise Suicide Awareness

• City of Laredo Health Department Unveils Rebranding as "City of Laredo Public Health Department" and launches New Logo.

• Laredo Public Health recognizes the Autism coalition

• Laredo Public Health Proclaims Public Health week. 

• Laredo Public Health brings to life new Harm Reduction Strategy Never Use Alone

• City of Laredo Mayor and Laredo Public Health Declare May as Mental HealthAwareness Month

•  Laredo Public Health Department to host National League of cities wastewater monitoring Workshop

• Laredo Public Health announces vaccine expansion