Administration

Dr. Hector F. Gonzalez is the director of the City of Laredo Health Department...

Behavioral Health Substance

Erasing Barriers is a component of the City of Laredo Health Department which...

clinical service

The Women’s Health and Family Planning Association of Texas WHFPT Title X is a nonprofit...

Dental Health Services

Dental Health Services: The Dental Health Clinic provides comprehensive dental health services

Environmental

City of Laredo Health Department Environmental Health Services Division Fees Schedule

Epi & PHEP

The Epidemiology Division maintains an active surveillance program of health related conditions...

Food Management

City of Laredo is now offering food handler permits ONLINE!

HEALTH PROMOTION AND WELLNESS

The City of Laredo's Buena Vida (early Detection and Wellness) providing

Immunization Program

The Texas Vaccine for Children (TVFC) Program offers immunization services

Laboratory

The Laboratory Services Division provides testing in order to assist in the diagnosis of disease conditions

Lets

The City of Laredo Health Department’s HIV/AIDS Program is the lead agency in South

Nurse Family Partnership

Nurse-Family Partnership is a program for women who are having their

Pharmacy

The purpose of the City of Laredo Health Department Pharmacy

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis Elimination Program: The purpose of the program is to treat all cases

WIC

Nutrifit Summer Camp: The Nutrifit Summer Camp is a one week camp provided to WIC Children

YOUTH HEALTH SERVICES

Every year the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Offers Services to hundreds of youth.

news & alerts

Prevent Zika Infection

Laredo, TX- Mosquito season is here and the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) is...

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Heat Prevention

Laredo, TX- Mosquito season is here and the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) is advising

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Vectorbone Disease

Laredo, TX –The summer heat is here and we want to remind the public on heat prevention...

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For more information on the ZIKA virus

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About us

When it comes to ensuring quality of life and living a healthy, happy, and productive life, prevention, wellness,disease control, and education are critical key foundations. Public health sets the standard and is perhaps the most readily available and low-cost health source for any community. There is no doubt that it works; the evidence is everywhere - with every clean glass of water served straight from the tap, with every bacteria-free meal enjoyed at the local food establishments and with every smiling child that survives their childhood years to become healthy productive adults.

Public health sets the standard as the most readily available and low-cost health source for any community.

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MISSION STATEMENT

As a leader in public health, the City of Laredo Health Department is committed to providing quality culturally competent health care, prevention and disease control services and is ready to respond to any public health emergency. Hector F. Gonzalez, MD, MPH Health Department Director.

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ADMINISTRATION / Main Line 795-4900

  • General After Hours Calls (Pager; 24/7) or Call 311 344-1569
  • Vital Statistics: Birth & Death Certificates 795-4929

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION 795-4904

  • Environmental Health and Food Management: Food Handlers’ Training &
    Licensing; Restaurant, Motel, Pool, & Food Preparation Inspections; Integrated Vector Control Program, Smoking, Tire Shop, and Tattoo Parlor Regulation

PATIENT CARE SERVICES DIVISION 795-4910

  • City of Laredo/UTHSCSA Dental Health Clinic (Children & Adults): 523-7500
    X-rays, Cleanings, Fillings and Extractions
  • Primary Care Services (La Familia) : 795-4907
    Hypertension & Diabetes Screening and Treatment
  • Maternal & Child Health Services: 795-4924
    Prenatal, Women’s Health and Family Planning, Well-Baby Checkups
  • TB Elimination Program: Screening & Treatment 795-4911
  • Nurse Family Partnership (NFP): Pregnancy Health Services523-7848

DISEASE CONTROL AND EPIDEMIOLOGY DIVISION795-4938

  • Public Health Preparedness:795-4938
    Outbreak Control; Response and Disaster Management
  • Healthcare Preparedness Program Training: Technical Assistance for 727-6960
    Healthcare and Hospital Emergency Preparedness and Response
  • HIV/AIDS/STD Services: HIV/AIDS Testing, Education, 795-4905
    Counseling & Social Services; HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS): STD Diagnosis & Treatment
  • Behavioral Health & Substance Abuse (Seymour Office) 722-3651
  • Vaccine Preventable Disease Control & Immunizations 795-4906
    (Children & Adults)
  • Laboratory Services: Level B Bioterrorism Lab and Water 795-4908
    Quality Testing

PUBLIC HEALTH PROMOTION AND NUTRITION DIVISION 795-4928

  • WIC Services:Nutrition, Breastfeeding, and Food Benefits795-4943
  • Heart & Stroke Healthy City Initiative795-4957
  • Healthy Living / Viviendo Mejor : Community Diabetes Project721-4994
  • Health Education:Buena Vida 795-4948
    (CHEM24) Blood Screening, Cancer Prevention, Disease Self Management, Community Outreach.

Main Clinic, 2600 Cedar - P.O. Box 2337 Laredo , TX 78044-2337

M: (956) 795-4900

Fax (956) 726-2632

CLHD@ci.laredo.tx.us