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Mercy Clinic Laredo
Laredo, TX 78046
Phone: (956) 718-6810
Fax: (956) 721-7405
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Mercy Clinic Laredo, TX
At Mercy Clinic in Laredo, Texas, patients make co-pays for their services based on the outcome of their financial screening. Healthcare services are provided to the uninsured on a sliding scale at 250% of poverty, based on income and family size. All Laredo clients and patients must be verified as Webb County residents.
Laredo Clinic Services
Our healthcare services in Laredo include:
- Advocacy - for the needs of the medically underserved
- Adult dental care - for our existing client base, essential services, including cleanings, fillings, and simple dental extractions
- Cancer program – cancer screenings, physician visits, and medications to underserved cancer patients in collaboration with a local oncologist
- Social services - social workers and case managers assist patients with referrals and follow-up.
- Outreach & education – outreach and case management program utilizing promotor(a) system (certified community health workers) to relay information about individual health, preventive measures, and disease management
- General medicine - chronic illnesses, acute episodes
- Medication assistance – low-cost or free medications to those qualified; focus on those with chronic illnesses and assist patients in applying for free medication
- Diabetes center - routine medical exams, medication counseling, diabetes education classes, eye and foot exams, glucose testing/supplies, nutrition/physical education
- Women's health services - breast/cervical cancer screenings, dysplasia, GYN referrals
- Health education - disease-specific preventive health guidelines that allow people to become proactively involved in their care
Mercy Mobile Clinic in Laredo
Primary health care services are also delivered to medically underserved areas in rural and inner-city neighborhoods in Laredo through the Mercy Mobile Clinic. The mobile clinic travels throughout the Laredo community to bring compassionate care and exceptional service to those who cannot come to us.
Laredo Promotoras
The ministry also uses promotoras and outreach community workers to visit patients in their homes, building trust and relationships. Through home visits and public presentations, the promotoras offer education to help people in Laredo lead healthier lives.
Laredo Mental Health Services
Mercy understands the role of mental health in overall wellness. Established Mercy Clinic Laredo patients also have access to licensed professional counseling. This helps men and women better cope with the stress, fear, and anxiety so common in today's world.