Flatten the Curve

June 24, 2020

Robert Leverence, MD, chief medical officer, talks about the battle we’re fighting in our community. No one is immune to COVID-19. Simple behaviors, like masking, hand-washing and social distancing, make a big difference and can flatten the curve. Together, we can stop the spread.



Rivard Report: Health experts: Mask requirement not ‘fear mongering,’ it’s science

June 22, 2020

Cindy Sickora, DNP, RN, vice dean of practice, UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing; Ruth Berggren, MD, Infectious Diseases; and Amelie Ramirez, DrPH, Institute for Health Promotion Research, speak to the critical factors of science upon which is based the public education initiative, “We Can Stop the Spread.” Read the full story.


Laredo Morning Times: Laredo executive recognized by national AHEC organization

June 18, 2020

Julie Bazan, MHA, executive director of the Mid Rio Grande AHEC in Laredo, received a leadership award from the National AHEC Organization for her participation on the national board and her education, research and health promotion programs in Laredo. The MRGBA is part of the South Texas Area AHEC program. The South Texas AHEC Program […]