Laredo Public Health

06/23/2026

💙🧩 FREE ABA PARENT & CAREGIVER WORKSHOP SERIES 🧩💙
The CYSHCN Program at the Laredo Public Health Department invites parents and caregivers to join our FREE ABA Workshop Series designed to provide practical tools, support, and strategies for everyday success!
ABA therapy can help children improve:
✨ Communication skills
✨ Social interaction
✨ Daily living skills
✨ Emotional regulation
✨ Positive behaviors and independence
📍 Joe A. Guerra Public Library
1120 E. Calton Rd
📅 Sessions available May through August
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register today!
⚠️ Spots are limited!
📞 For questions or to enroll in the CYSHCN Program, call:
☎️ 956-795-4926


💙🧩 SERIE DE TALLERES GRATIS PARA PADRES Y CUIDADORES SOBRE ABA 🧩💙
¡El Programa CYSHCN del Departamento de Salud Pública de Laredo invita a padres y cuidadores a participar en nuestra Serie GRATUITA de Talleres ABA!
Estos talleres brindarán herramientas prácticas, apoyo y estrategias para el éxito diario.
La terapia ABA puede ayudar a los niños a mejorar:
✨ Habilidades de comunicación
✨ Interacción social
✨ Habilidades de la vida diaria
✨ Regulación emocional
✨ Conductas positivas e independencia
📍 Joe A. Guerra Public Library
1120 E. Calton Rd
📅 Sesiones disponibles de mayo a agosto
📲 ¡Escanee el código QR en el volante para registrarse hoy mismo!
⚠️ ¡Los espacios son limitados!
📞 Para preguntas o para inscribirse en el Programa CYSHCN, llame al:
☎️ 956-795-4926

06/23/2026

If you are still interested we have a few spots remaining. You can start your process by registering at our McPherson clinic 😁

🚨Reminder 🚨

Healthy Futures Start Here

Laredo Public Health is bringing back its Healthy Futures Start Here campaign, offering FREE vasectomy services to the first 40 eligible participants.

📅 June 22, 2026
⏰ Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.
📍 Laredo Public Health Preventive Care Services Clinic
6801 McPherson Rd., Suite 112

To receive an eligibility voucher, participants must complete preventive health screenings at no cost, including STI/STD testing and other recommended screenings.

✅ Free preventive health screenings
✅ Free vasectomy voucher for eligible participants
✅ First come, first served
✅ Limited to the first 40 eligible individuals

Participants are encouraged to arrive early as availability is limited.

Take control of your future. Invest in your health. Protect tomorrow.

For more information, call 📞 (956) 267-3820.

06/22/2026

🎉👨‍👧‍👦 Join Us for Father's Day Fun-Zone 2026! 👨‍👦🎉

The community is invited to celebrate and honor fathers and father figures at our Father's Day Fun-Zone on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Haynes Recreation Center!
Enjoy a fun-filled morning with:
🎈 Family-friendly activities, including creative crafts and open gym activities
🎨 Interactive games
📚 Community resources
🎁 Door prizes and exciting raffles!

The Father's Day Fun-Zone is a collaborative effort between SCAN, ECI, City of Laredo Parks and Recreation Department, and the City of Laredo Public Health Department.
Bring the whole family and help us celebrate the dads, grandfathers, uncles, mentors, and father figures who make a difference every day! 💙
📍 Haynes Recreation Center
📅 June 27, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM


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🎉👨‍👧‍👦 ¡Acompáñenos al Father's Day Fun-Zone 2026! 👨‍👦🎉

¡La comunidad está cordialmente invitada a celebrar y honrar a los padres y figuras paternas en nuestro evento Father's Day Fun-Zone el sábado 27 de junio de 2026, de 8:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. en el Haynes Recreation Center!
Disfrute de una mañana llena de diversión con:
🎈 Actividades para toda la familia, incluyendo manualidades creativas y actividades en el gimnasio abierto
🎨 Juegos interactivos
📚 Recursos comunitarios
🎁 Premios y emocionantes rifas

El Father's Day Fun-Zone es un esfuerzo colaborativo entre SCAN, ECI, el Departamento de Parques y Recreación de la Ciudad de Laredo y el Departamento de Salud Pública de la Ciudad de Laredo.

¡Traiga a toda la familia y ayúdenos a celebrar a los padres, abuelos, tíos, mentores y figuras paternas que marcan una diferencia todos los días! 💙
📍 Haynes Recreation Center
📅 27 de junio de 2026
⏰ 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

06/22/2026

🚨Reminder 🚨

Healthy Futures Start Here

Laredo Public Health is bringing back its Healthy Futures Start Here campaign, offering FREE vasectomy services to the first 40 eligible participants.

📅 June 22, 2026
⏰ Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.
📍 Laredo Public Health Preventive Care Services Clinic
6801 McPherson Rd., Suite 112

To receive an eligibility voucher, participants must complete preventive health screenings at no cost, including STI/STD testing and other recommended screenings.

✅ Free preventive health screenings
✅ Free vasectomy voucher for eligible participants
✅ First come, first served
✅ Limited to the first 40 eligible individuals

Participants are encouraged to arrive early as availability is limited.

Take control of your future. Invest in your health. Protect tomorrow.

For more information, call 📞 (956) 267-3820.

06/20/2026

🥦🚴‍♂️ BUILDING HEALTHY HABITS 🚴‍♀️🥦

Join the Laredo Public Health Department's Healthy Living Program and Children & Young with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN) Program for a FREE educational workshop designed to support families in preventing childhood obesity through healthy eating habits.

📚 Understanding and Addressing Obesity in Children and Young Adults
🎤 Guest Speaker: Dr. Mario Luis Pineda
Pediatrician, Specialist in Childhood Obesity and Allergies, Master's Degree in Education

📅 Tuesday, June 23, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Joe A. Guerra Laredo Public Library

🎁 Bicycle Raffle during the event!
✅ Free admission
✅ Practical tips for building healthy habits at home

Come learn ways to support healthier lifestyles for children and young adults. We look forward to seeing you there!



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🥦🚴‍♂️ CONSTRUYENDO HÁBITOS SALUDABLES 🚴‍♀️🥦

¡Acompañe al Programa de Vida Saludable y al Programa para Niños y Jóvenes con Necesidades Especiales de Atención Médica (CYSHCN) del Departamento de Salud Pública de Laredo en este taller educativo GRATUITO diseñado para apoyar a las familias en la prevención de la obesidad infantil mediante la promoción de hábitos alimenticios saludables!

📚 Comprendiendo y Abordando la Obesidad en Niños y Jóvenes
🎤 Conferencista Invitado: Dr. Mario Luis Pineda
Pediatra, Especialista en Obesidad Infantil y Alergias, con Maestría en Educación

📅 Martes, 23 de junio de 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
📍 Biblioteca Pública Joe A. Guerra

🎁 ¡Rifa de bicicleta durante el evento!
✅ Entrada gratuita
✅ Taller educativo para toda la familia
✅ Consejos prácticos para desarrollar hábitos saludables en el hogar

¡Venga y aprenda estrategias para fomentar estilos de vida más saludables para niños y jóvenes! ¡Los esperamos!

06/18/2026

🦟🩺 Preparedness starts before an emergency happens.

Today, Laredo Public Health hosted a tabletop exercise focused on two emerging public health threats: New World Screwworm and Bundibugyo Virus Disease (Ebola). The exercise brought together local and regional partners to review response plans, strengthen communication, and enhance coordination efforts in the event of a public health emergency.

While the risk to our community remains low, preparedness is one of the most important tools in public health. Exercises like these help ensure that our teams are ready to respond quickly, effectively, and collaboratively when faced with emerging health threats.

At Laredo Public Health, we remain committed to protecting our community through planning, partnership, and prevention.

06/17/2026

🚨 EXTREME HEAT WARNING 🚨

Dangerously hot conditions are expected tomorrow, Thursday from noon to 8:00 PM, with heat index values reaching 108°–115°F.

Stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities during peak heat hours, seek shade or air-conditioned spaces, and wear lightweight clothing. Never leave children, older adults, or pets in vehicles, and be sure to check on family, friends, and neighbors who may be vulnerable to extreme heat.

Know the signs of heat-related illness and take precautions to stay safe.

☀️ Stay Safe. Stay Hydrated. 💧

06/17/2026

💙 WE ARE LISTENING, LAREDO 💙

The 2026 Laredo Autism Needs Survey is an opportunity for individuals with autism, families, caregivers, and community members to share their experiences and perspectives.

As we continue hearing from our community, themes such as stigma, cultural beliefs, and language barriers remind us that families may experience different challenges when seeking information, services, and support. Understanding these experiences helps us better identify community needs and opportunities to strengthen autism-related resources in our region.

If you have not completed the survey yet, there is still time to make your voice heard.

📅 Survey closes August 1, 2026

📱 Scan the QR code to participate.

Your experience matters. Your voice matters. We are listening.

06/16/2026

Healthy Futures Start Here

Laredo Public Health is bringing back its Healthy Futures Start Here campaign, offering FREE vasectomy services to the first 40 eligible participants.

📅 June 22, 2026
⏰ Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.
📍 Laredo Public Health Preventive Care Services Clinic
6801 McPherson Rd., Suite 112

To receive an eligibility voucher, participants must complete preventive health screenings at no cost, including STI/STD testing and other recommended screenings.

✅ Free preventive health screenings
✅ Free vasectomy voucher for eligible participants
✅ First come, first served
✅ Limited to the first 40 eligible individuals

Participants are encouraged to arrive early as availability is limited.

Take control of your future. Invest in your health. Protect tomorrow.

For more information, call 📞 (956) 267-3820.

06/16/2026

Sign up before spots fill up!!