To the editor:

As a recipient of medical services for several years at the Laredo Veterans Administration clinic, my observation has been that even though some medical doctors go above and beyond normal expectations in performing their duties, a different case exists when it comes to the work carried out by the clinic’s nursing staff and technical medical providers.

This team of exemplary people helpers who wear the smocks and the phlebotomists’ lab coats are an outstanding, dedicated group of people who show genuine concern and appreciation for Laredo veterans.

The entire team is courteous, caring and extremely competent and practices a high degree of professionalism for each and every Laredoan who once proudly wore a United States military uniform.

All have a deep concern for the health and well-being of their patients, which is reflected brightly in their smiles and the friendly mannerisms they always practice.

This is especially true of nurse Dalia Calderon, who has been with the clinic for only a few short months but has quickly shown her assigned patients her dedication to her chosen profession.

She takes her job very seriously, has pleasing people skills and pleasantly communicates with those she attends to.

It is refreshing to observe people who are willing to go the extra mile to help others.

I commend her and all her co-workers for the outstanding services they provide us.


Valentin Jorge Cuellar

Vietnam combat veteran, U.S. Navy