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# Legacy Community Health

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- [Houston Business Journal Names Kevin Aloysius a 2026 40 Under 40 Honoree](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/houston-business-journal-names-kevin-aloysius-a-2026-40-under-40-honoree/) - NEWS RELEASE Media Contact: Sandra Fernandez sfernandez2@legacycommunityhealth.org (713) 568-5604 Legacy Community Health Director of Pharmacy Operations recognized among Houston’s emerging leaders HOUSTON, TX (June 29, 2026) – Kevin Aloysius, director of pharmacy operations at Legacy Community Health, has been named to the Houston Business Journal’s (HBJ) 2026 40 Under 40 class. The award
- [When School Ends, Mental Health Support Shouldn’t](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/when-school-ends-mental-health-support-shouldnt/) - NEWS RELEASE Media Contact: Sandra Fernandez sfernandez2@legacycommunityhealth.org (713) 568-5604 Making care accessible, compassionate, and within reach wherever families are. HOUSTON, TX (June 29, 2026) — As summer officially begins, routines often shift. For many children, that change can bring new stressors, emotional challenges, or behavioral changes. This shift to summer impacts children’s mental
- [Houston Business Journal Names Legacy Community Health CFO Rebekah Le a 2026 CFO Awards Honoree](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/houston-business-journal-names-legacy-community-health-cfo-rebekah-le-a-2026-cfo-awards-honoree/) - NEWS RELEASE Media Contact: Sandra Fernandez sfernandez2@legacycommunityhealth.org (713) 568-5604 Recognition honors financial leadership driving innovation and growth across Greater Houston HOUSTON, TX (June 26, 2026) – Rebekah Le, chief strategy and financial officer (CSFO) of Legacy Community Health, has been named a 2026 CFO Awards honoree by the Houston Business Journal (HBJ). The
- [Your Hurricane Plan Should Start With Your Medicine Cabinet](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-your-hurricane-plan-should-start-with-your-medicine-cabinet/) - Many prescriptions are sensitive to heat, and some lose strength if they get too warm or freeze. Here’s how to protect the most common temperature-sensitive ones.
- [Legacy Community Health Expands Free HIV Testing Access in Houston at Black Like That Festival](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-expands-free-hiv-testing-access-in-houston-at-black-like-that-festival/) - HOUSTON, TX (June 18, 2026) – As HIV rates continue to rise in Houston and Harris County, Legacy Community Health is expanding access to free HIV testing in Houston by joining Black Like That, a community festival hosted by The Normal Anomaly Initiative in partnership with Pride Houston 365. The event takes place on Saturday,
- [Legacy Community Health Spotlights National HIV Testing Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-community-health-spotlights-national-hiv-testing-day/) - Getting tested is one of the most powerful steps you can take to protect yourself and your community — yet stigma, fear, and barriers to care continue to stand in the way for many.
- [This Men’s Health Month, Taking Care of Yourself Is Taking Care of Your Family](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-this-mens-health-week-taking-care-of-yourself-is-taking-care-of-your-family/) - Men’s Health Week runs June 15-21, 2026, and wraps up on Father’s Day. The timing has never been better to prioritize your health and stick around for many more celebrations to come.
- [10 Legacy Community Health Clinics Earn National PCMH Recognition](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/10-legacy-community-health-clinics-earn-national-pcmh-recognition/) - Designation affirms Legacy’s role in advancing high-quality, community-based care across Southeast Texas HOUSTON, TX (June 4, 2026) – Ten Legacy Community Health clinics have earned national recognition as Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMH), making it easier for patients across Southeast Texas to get coordinated, high-quality care. Awarded by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), the
- [Real Care for Your Child, Right From Home](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-real-care-for-your-child-right-from-home/) - For many Houston-area families, scheduling a child’s doctor’s appointment is only half the battle. The real challenge is actually getting there.
- [Legacy Community Health Expands Access in Beaumont with $250K ExxonMobil Investment](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-expands-access-in-beaumont-with-250k-exxonmobil-investment/) - NEWS RELEASE Media Contact: Sandra Fernandez sfernandez2@legacycommunityhealth.org (713) 568-5604 Legacy Community Health Expands Access in Beaumont with $250K ExxonMobil Investment New funding supports literacy, hygiene, screenings, and pharmacy access in Charlton‑Pollard and South Park BEAUMONT, TX (May 19, 2026) – In Beaumont’s Charlton‑Pollard and South Park neighborhoods, improving health outcomes starts with more than a
- [Your Child’s Mental Health and the AI Trap](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-your-childs-mental-health-and-the-ai-trap/) - Three out of four American teenagers are now using AI chatbots as companions. Parents need to understand what's driving this shift, and what to do about it.
- [Stress Is a Heart Problem Too](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-stress-is-a-heart-problem-too/) - Stress is often treated as something temporary, as reaction to a difficult week or a demanding season. But it is a constant that can take a measurable toll on the body.
- [Legacy inaugura la Clínica Pasadena Southmore para atender necesidades críticas de atención médica](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-inaugura-la-clinica-pasadena-southmore-para-atender-necesidades-criticas-de-atencion-medica/) - Pie de foto y crédito: La descripción completa se encuentra al final del documento. COMUNICADO DE PRENSA Nueva clínica de dos pisos ofrece atención médica integrada y accesible en un solo lugar para las familias de Pasadena HOUSTON, TX (23 de abril de 2026) – Hoy, Pasadena da un paso importante para mejorar el
- [Legacy Opens Pasadena Southmore Clinic to Address Critical Health Care Needs](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-opens-pasadena-southmore-clinic-to-address-critical-health-care-needs/) - Photo caption & credit: See below for full description. NEWS RELEASE New two‑story clinic brings integrated, affordable care under one roof for Pasadena families HOUSTON (April 23, 2026) – Pasadena gains a new health care lifeline today with the opening of the Legacy Pasadena Southmore Clinic. The two-story, more than 37,000 square foot facility
- [Julep test](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/julep-test/) - Added
- [Vaccines You Need Before You Head to College](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-vaccines-you-need-before-you-head-to-college/) - Preparing for college involves more than choosing classes and packing for move-in day – it also means making sure your health is protected before campus life begins.
- [Low‑Cost and Affordable Vaccines Available at Legacy Community Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/low‑cost-and-affordable-vaccines-available-at-legacy-community-health/) - NEWS RELEASE Media Contact: Sandra Fernandez sfernandez2@legacycommunityhealth.org (713) 568-5604 Low‑Cost and Affordable Vaccines Available at Legacy Community Health Year‑round access for children, adults, and families HOUSTON, TX (April 13, 2026) – When it comes to protecting community health, prevention can’t wait for the right moment, and it can’t depend on the ability to pay. During
- [The Diabetes and Kidney Connection Nobody Talks About Enough](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-the-diabetes-and-kidney-connection-nobody-talks-about-enough/) - March was National Kidney Month, and if you or someone you love has diabetes, there are some things to keep in mind year-round.
- [What Legacy Wants You to Know About the Black Maternal Health Crisis](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-what-legacy-wants-you-to-know-about-the-black-maternal-health-crisis/) - As Medical Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Legacy Community Health, Dr. Erica Giwa works every day inside one of the most serious public health crises in the country.
- [Legacy Community Health’s Stephanie Ramirez Named a 2026 Breakthrough Woman](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-healths-stephanie-ramirez-named-a-2026-breakthrough-woman/) - NEWS RELEASE Media Contact: Sandra Fernandez sfernandez2@legacycommunityhealth.org (713) 568-5604 Leader of Texas’ largest school-based health care network recognized for expanding access to care HOUSTON, TX (April 3, 2026) - As school‑based health care becomes a lifeline for thousands of Houston students, the leader driving the system’s rapid expansion has been named a 2026
- [Legacy Pasadena Southmore Clinic Grand Opening to Expand Access to Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-pasadena-southmore-clinic-grand-opening-to-expand-access-to-care/) - MEDIA ALERT Media Contacts: Sandra Fernandez sfernandez2@legacycommunityhealth.org 713.568.5604 Maryssa Silva msilva@houstonmethodist.org 346.864.1699 New two‑story clinic will help close critical care gaps in Pasadena HOUSTON, TX (April 1, 2026) – Pasadena will take a major step toward expanding health care access on Thursday, April 23, 2026, with the grand opening of the new Legacy Pasadena Southmore
- [What National Nutrition Month Means for Your Family](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-what-national-nutrition-month-means-for-your-family/) - Every March, National Nutrition Month® is a reminder of something that affects all of us every single day: what we eat matters.
- [Lyons Avenue Renaissance Festival Returns March 28 — A Fifth Ward Tradition Continues](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/lyons-avenue-renaissance-festival-returns-march-28-a-fifth-ward-tradition-continues/) - NEWS RELEASE Media Contact: Sandra Fernandez sfernandez2@legacycommunityhealth.org (713) 568-5604 HOUSTON, TX (March 17, 2026) – Legacy Community Health is once again proud to support the annual Lyons Avenue Renaissance Festival, returning Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 12 PM to 5:30 PM, bringing music, food, culture, and community celebration to Houston’s historic Fifth Ward. Hosted
- [Legacy Community Health Hosts Colorectal Cancer Awareness Events Across Houston Region](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-hosts-colorectal-cancer-awareness-events-across-houston-region/) - MEDIA ALERT Media Contact: Sandra Fernandez sfernandez2@legacycommunityhealth.org (713) 568-5604 HOUSTON, TX (March 18, 2026) – March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Legacy Community Health is inviting the community to learn about colorectal cancer screening and prevention at a series of free events across its clinic locations. Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer
- [AmeriCorps Members Power Community Health at Legacy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/americorps-members-power-community-health-at-legacy/) - Nearly 70 AmeriCorps members strengthen community health efforts as patient demand rises across Texas HOUSTON, TX (March 12, 2026) – With community health demands rising across the region, Legacy Community Health is spotlighting the expanding role of its AmeriCorps program during National AmeriCorps Week. What began as a small team of nine in 2018
- [What You Need to Know About Shingles and How to Protect Yourself](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-what-you-need-to-know-about-shingles-and-how-to-protect-yourself/) - If you had chickenpox as a child, the virus that caused it never actually left your body. It stayed inactive in your nerve tissue, quietly waiting.
- [What Houston Families Need to Know About Tuberculosis](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-what-houston-families-need-to-know-about-tuberculosis/) - When news broke in August 2025 that two Klein Cain High School students had been diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB), many families across the Houston area found themselves with questions.
- [From Service to Career: How Legacy’s AmeriCorps Program Is Building Tomorrow’s Health Care Leaders](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-from-service-to-career-how-legacys-americorps-program-is-building-tomorrows-health-care-leaders/) - When Ashley Harris-Land joined Legacy Community Health’s AmeriCorps program as a Community Health Worker in 2018, she had no idea it would transform her entire career trajectory.
- [Legacy Community Health Highlights Urgent Need to Address Hypertension in Black Women](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-highlights-urgent-need-to-address-hypertension-in-black-women/) - HOUSTON, TX (February 27, 2026) — Nearly six in ten Black women are living with cardiovascular disease — a reality Legacy Community Health works to confront year‑round. February offers a moment to deepen awareness of a crisis that persists far beyond a single month. With national observances such as Black History Month and American Heart
- [GLP-1 Medications and Drinking: Why Your Body Handles Alcohol Differently Now](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-glp-1-medications-and-drinking-why-your-body-handles-alcohol-differently-now/) - If you’re one of those millions and wondering whether you can still enjoy a glass of wine with friends, researchers have some answers.
- [Legacy Community Health Announces New Chief Operating Officer: Aaron Stewart](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-announces-new-chief-operating-officer-aaron-stewart/) - HOUSTON, TX (February 9, 2026) – Legacy Community Health, Texas’ largest Federally Qualified Health Center, announces the appointment of Aaron Stewart as its new Chief Operating Officer. With over two decades of experience leading multi‑site health care organizations, he is known for improving operations, supporting provider alignment, and elevating patient experience. Stewart’s background strengthens Legacy’s
- [Celebrating a Decade of Partnership: Legacy SBHC and YES Prep](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-celebrating-a-decade-of-partnership-legacy-sbhc-and-yes-prep/) - Ten years. That is how long Legacy Community Health and YES Prep Public Schools have worked side by side to bring health care directly to students across the Greater Houston area.
- [A Decade of School‑Based Care Transforms Access for Houston Families](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/a-decade-of-school‑based-care-transforms-access-for-houston-families/) - On‑campus clinics cut absences, reduce work disruptions, and make health care easier for thousands of families HOUSTON, TX (February 3, 2026) — Imagine your child not missing a full day of school to see a doctor—and you do not have to miss work to take them. For families at YES Prep Charter Schools, this
- [GLP-1 Medications and Your Dental Health: What You Need to Know](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-glp-1-medications-and-your-dental-health-what-you-need-to-know/) - Right now, there’s no definitive scientific study that proves GLP-1 medications directly cause tooth decay. But the dental community is taking notice.
- [Breaking Through the Myths, Getting the Facts on Sexual Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-breaking-through-the-myths-getting-the-facts-on-sexual-health/) - Most people have more questions about STIs than answers, and that’s a big problem.
- [Understanding Developmental Milestones: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-understanding-developmental-milestones-a-guide-for-parents-and-caregivers/) - If you’re a parent or caregiver, you’ve probably heard the term “developmental milestones” at your child’s doctor visits or in parenting groups.
- [New Legacy Community Health Clinic in Acres Homes Expands Access to Underserved Community](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-new-legacy-community-health-clinic-in-acres-homes-expands-access-to-underserved-community/) - New facility follows Pasadena Southmore Clinic and will open in 2025 as part of Houston Methodist partnership
- [Stopping Measles Starts Here: Protecting Children Through Vaccination](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-stopping-measles-starts-here-protecting-children-through-vaccination/) - In the face of a growing measles outbreak in Texas and across the United States, Legacy Community Health is committed to safeguarding children and our broader community.
- [Legacy Community Health Is Making Pregnancy Safer—Starting the Very First Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-is-making-pregnancy-safer-starting-the-very-first-day/) - Free walk‑in testing, Prenatal Navigators, and coverage support connect moms to care—no matter their ability to pay HOUSTON, TX (January 22, 2026) – Too many pregnancies begin with uncertainty: “Am I pregnant?” “What do I do next?” “Can I afford care?” At Legacy Community Health, those questions turn into immediate answers and action—every day
- [Protecting Your Baby: What You Need to Know About Congenital Syphilis](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-protecting-your-baby-what-you-need-to-know-about-congenital-syphilis/) - Pregnancy is an exciting time full of joy and anticipation, as well as a lot of important health decisions.
- [Gynecologic Cancer Awareness: Prevention is Protection](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-gynecologic-cancer-awareness-prevention-is-protection/) - Prevention is protection, and informed patients make the best health decisions.
- [Legacy’s Guide to Navigating the Flu Season This Winter](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacys-guide-to-navigating-the-flu-season-this-winter/) - At Legacy Community Health, we’re committed to keeping you and your family healthy with the latest information, updated vaccines, and practical prevention strategies.
- [Your Secret Weapon for Managing Celiac Disease: A Legacy Dietitian](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-your-secret-weapon-for-managing-celiac-disease-a-legacy-dietitian/) - If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with celiac disease, you know how overwhelming it can feel.
- [Women and High Blood Pressure: What Every Woman Needs to Know](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-women-and-high-blood-pressure-what-every-woman-needs-to-know/) - High blood pressure affects nearly half of all women in America, yet many don’t even know they have it.
- [Clase GLP-1: Cómo los medicamentos para bajar de peso pueden afectar la fertilidad y el embarazo](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-clase-glp-1-como-los-medicamentos-para-bajar-de-peso-pueden-afectar-la-fertilidad-y-el-embarazo/) - Si eres una mujer en edad fértil y tomas Ozempic® o Mounjaro®, es importante que sepas que podrías tener más posibilidades de quedar embarazada.
- [Healthy Holidays: Helping Families and Kids Manage Diabetes Without Missing the Joy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/healthy-holidays-helping-families-and-kids-manage-diabetes-without-missing-the-joy/) - HOUSTON, TX (December 16, 2025) – The holiday season brings joy, family, and traditions, but for families living with diabetes or prediabetes, it can also bring challenges. From festive meals to sweet treats, balancing favorite dishes with healthy habits is essential, especially for children learning to care for their health. Legacy Community Health provides resources
- [The Fibermaxxing Trend: Is It Legit?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-the-fibermaxxing-trend-is-it-legit/) - Many health trends that go viral online fall somewhere between completely ridiculous and potentially dangerous.
- [Chree Boydstun to Join Texas Women’s Hall of Fame for Transforming Health Care Access](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/chree-boydstun-to-join-texas-womens-hall-of-fame-for-transforming-health-care-access/) - HOUSTON, TX (December 4, 2025) – Chree Boydstun, whose leadership has helped raise more than $350 million and expand Legacy Community Health from three clinics to more than 60 locations, will be inducted into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame by the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce. Boydstun is the chief development and external
- [How GLP-1 Drugs Can Change People’s Cravings and Eating Patterns](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-how-glp-1-drugs-can-change-peoples-cravings-and-eating-patterns/) - Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists like semaglutide have been gaining considerable attention for their ability to help people manage and lose weight.
- [The Protein Trend: What Parents and Teens Need to Know](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-the-protein-trend-what-parents-and-teens-need-to-know/) - Here's the real question: with all this focus on protein, do teenagers actually need supplements?
- [Legacy Community Health Hosts FREE Pediatric Holiday Party in Beaumont](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-hosts-free-pediatric-holiday-party-in-beaumont/) - Photos with Santa, Holiday Crafts, and Family Fun for All Ages BEAUMONT, TX (November 11, 2025) – Legacy Community Health invites local families to celebrate the holiday season at the FREE Pediatric Holiday Party on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Pietzsch MacArthur School in Beaumont. This festive, family-friendly event
- [World AIDS Day: Legacy Community Health Calls Houston to Remember, Unite, and Act](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/world-aids-day-legacy-community-health-calls-houston-to-remember-unite-and-act/) - Houston, TX (November 13, 2025) — Every year, World AIDS Day reminds us that the fight against HIV is not over. To honor those we’ve lost, celebrate those living with HIV, and renew our shared commitment to ending the epidemic, Legacy Community Health, in partnership with the Houston Health Department, Harris County Public Health, The
- [Legacy Community Health’s Frank Billingsley Golf Classic Marks 15th Anniversary with Record-Breaking $500,000 Raised for School-Based Health Care Program](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-healths-frank-billingsley-golf-classic-marks-15th-anniversary-with-record-breaking-500000-raised-for-school-based-health-care-program/) - Houston, TX (October 29, 2025) — Legacy Community Health’s Frank Billingsley Golf Classic marked its 15th anniversary in spectacular fashion, raising a record-breaking $500,000 to support student health care programs.
- [¿Por qué es importante terminar todo tu tratamiento con antibióticos?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-por-que-es-importante-terminar-todo-tu-tratamiento-con-antibioticos/) - El que tus síntomas desaparezcan no significa que debas dejar de tomar el medicamento.
- [Genérico contra marca: ¿Hay diferencia?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-generico-contra-marca-hay-diferencia/) - “Si hay un medicamento genérico disponible para mi tratamiento, siempre lo voy a elegir”, dice Kenneth Jones, gerente de farmacia en Legacy Montrose.
- [La salud del corazón empieza hoy: Lo que debes saber sobre el colesterol en adolescentes](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-la-salud-del-corazon-empieza-hoy-lo-que-debes-saber-sobre-el-colesterol-en-adolescentes/) - ¿Crees que el colesterol solo es un problema de adultos?
- [Building Healthy Communities: Legacy’s AmeriCorps Members Lead the Way](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-building-healthy-communities-legacys-americorps-members-lead-the-way/) - At Legacy Community Health, service isn’t just a job - it’s a calling. For the members of Legacy’s AmeriCorps program, that calling comes to life every day through connection, compassion, and community impact.
- [I Can Quit Whenever I Want, And Other Lies Teens Tell Themselves About Vaping](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-i-can-quit-whenever-i-want-and-other-lies-teens-tell-themselves-about-vaping/) - Here’s what we're hearing from teens: “Yeah, I know vaping isn't great. But I'm not addicted. I can stop whenever I want.”
- [Legacy Community Health Urges Families to Prepare for Flu Season](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-urges-families-to-prepare-for-flu-season/) - Houston, TX (October 21, 2025) — Every year, families across Houston face the same seasonal threat: the flu. The best defense is prevention, and Legacy Community Health is urging parents to get their children vaccinated before flu activity peaks.
- [Still Thinking About Prostate Health? Good. You Should Be.](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-still-thinking-about-prostate-health-good-you-should-be/) - September may have been Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, but at Legacy, we’re not ready to move on just yet.
- [GHWCC Honors Legacy Community Health’s Dr. Tamisha Jones as a 2025 STEAM Role Model](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/8527459-2/) - Houston, TX (October 16, 2025) — The Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce (GHWCC) has named Dr. Tamisha Jones, Chief Medical Officer at Legacy Community Health, a 2025 STEAM Role Model, recognizing her leadership, innovation, and commitment to empowering women in health care and beyond.
- [Legacy Community Health Celebrates American Pharmacists Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-celebrates-american-pharmacists-month/) - Houston, TX (October 15, 2025) — When pharmacy interns at Legacy Community Health give free health screenings at community events, they’re not just learning—they’re saving lives.
- [Weight Loss Drugs for Kids? What Parents Need to Understand About GLP-1s](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-weight-loss-drugs-for-kids-what-parents-need-to-understand-about-glp-1s/) - GLP-1 medications have changed the game for adults managing obesity and type 2 diabetes.
- [Honoring Our Pharmacy Heroes at Legacy Community Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-honoring-our-pharmacy-heroes-at-legacy-community-health/) - October marks American Pharmacists Month, a time to celebrate the dedicated professionals who serve as pillars of our health care system.
- [¡Atención, nuevas mamás! ¿Sabes qué son los PMAD?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-atencion-nuevas-mamas-sabes-que-son-los-pmad/) - Ser mamá suele mostrarse como una experiencia llena de alegría, pero la realidad puede ser muy diferente.
- [Heart Health Starts Now: What You Need to Know About Teen Cholesterol](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-heart-health-starts-now-what-you-need-to-know-about-teen-cholesterol/) - Think cholesterol is just an adult concern? It's time for both parents and teens to understand that heart health begins in the teenage years. The choices made today could literally save lives later.
- [New Parent Alert: Early Oral Care and Red Flag Signs](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-new-parent-alert-early-oral-care-and-red-flag-signs/) - Being a new parent comes with so many questions. One that might surprise you is about your baby's oral care.
- [From Remedios Caseros to Checkups: Caring for Latino Children Year-Round](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-from-remedios-caseros-to-checkups-caring-for-latino-children-year-round/) - When it comes to your child’s health, every season brings its own challenges.
- [Teeing Up for Kids’ Health: Legacy Community Health Celebrates 15 Years of the Frank Billingsley Golf Classic](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teeing-up-for-kids-health-legacy-community-health-celebrates-15-years-of-the-frank-billingsley-golf-classic/) - Houston, TX (October 6, 2025) — Legacy Community Health is proud to celebrate the 15th Annual Frank Billingsley Golf Classic, presented by Equitable, Hawkins Laakso Wealth Management, and Pinnacle Environmental Services.
- [Dental Health That Protects Your Whole Body](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-dental-health-that-protects-your-whole-body/) - National Dental Hygiene Month is the perfect reminder that taking care of your teeth does way more than just prevent cavities.
- [Why Finishing Your Antibiotics Is Crucial](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-why-finishing-your-antibiotics-is-crucial/) - Just because your symptoms stopped doesn’t mean you should stop taking the medication.
- [Legacy’s Latino HIV Prevention Program Turns 5 with Community Celebration](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacys-latino-hiv-prevention-program-turns-5-with-community-celebration/) - Houston, TX (September 15, 2025) – Legacy Community Health will mark the five-year anniversary of AmistadesHTX with a community open house celebrating culture, resilience, and health.
- [Supporting Families from Day One](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-supporting-families-from-day-one/) - Bringing home a newborn? Legacy’s pediatric care starts from the very beginning—and supports your whole family along the way.
- [Opening Doors to Health: Legacy's Expanding School-Based Health Care Program](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/opening-doors-to-health-legacys-expanding-school-based-health-care-program/) - When I reflect on Legacy Community Health's journey in school-based health care, I'm reminded that true progress isn't measured by ribbon cuttings or grand openings. It's measured in the lives we've touched, the barriers we've removed, and the communities we've strengthened over decades of dedicated service.
- [Legacy Community Health and YES Prep Launch Dual School Clinics to Expand Access for Southeast Houston Families](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-and-yes-prep-launch-dual-school-clinics-to-expand-access-for-southeast-houston-families/) - Houston, TX (September 5, 2025) - Families in Southeast Houston will now have easier access to essential health care, thanks to two new school-based clinics opened by YES Prep Public Schools and Legacy Community School-Based Health Care located on property at YES Prep Hobby Elementary (7660 Hansen Rd.) and YES Prep Hobby Secondary (8787 Tallyho
- [Bringing Personalized Pregnancy Care to More Families: Legacy and Delfina Partner for Better Outcomes](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-bringing-personalized-pregnancy-care-to-more-families-legacy-and-delfina-partner-for-better-outcomes/) - Legacy Community Health is making it easier for expecting and postpartum patients to get the care they need.
- [It’s Never Too Late to Get Help: Understanding Depression in Older Adults](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-its-never-too-late-to-get-help-understanding-depression-in-older-adults/) - Depression can affect anyone, regardless of age, background, or life circumstances.
- [September is Sexual Health Awareness Month: A Year-Round Guide to Staying Healthy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-september-is-sexual-health-awareness-month-a-year-round-guide-to-staying-healthy/) - September serves as Sexual Health Awareness Month, highlighting the need for open dialogue about sexual health.
- [The Meat of the Matter: Are We Overdoing It?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-the-meat-of-the-matter-are-we-overdoing-it/) - From steakhouse menus to viral all-meat diets, high-protein eating - especially through animal products - has become a staple in today’s wellness culture.
- [Fresh Food, Stronger Communities: How Legacy and Urban Harvest Nourished Houston’s Northside This Summer](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-fresh-food-stronger-communities-how-legacy-and-urban-harvest-nourished-houstons-northside-this-summer/) - Legacy Community Health believes good health begins long before a patient steps into a clinic - and that includes having access to fresh, nutritious food.
- [Legacy Community Health Celebrates National Health Center Week with Focus on Equity, Access, and Community Innovation](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-celebrates-national-health-center-week-with-focus-on-equity-access-and-community-innovation/) - Houston, TX (August 1, 2025) - From school campuses and underserved neighborhoods to virtual visits and front porches, community health centers are meeting people where they are—and changing the future of care.
- [More Than Milk: What Breastfeeding Really Builds](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-more-than-milk-what-breastfeeding-really-builds/) - Every August, World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7) reminds us of a powerful truth.
- [Más Que Leche: Lo Que Realmente Construye la Lactancia Materna](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-mas-que-leche-lo-que-realmente-construye-la-lactancia-materna/) - Cada agosto, la Semana Mundial de la Lactancia Materna (del 1 al 7 de agosto) nos recuerda una verdad poderosa.
- [Protecting Muscle and Bone on GLP-1 Medications](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-protecting-muscle-and-bone-on-glp-1-medications/) - As part of our ongoing GLP-1 series at Legacy Community Health, we’re committed to supporting every patient’s whole health.
- [Legacy Community Health Hosts FREE Back to School Festival](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-hosts-free-back-to-school-festival/) - BEAUMONT, TX (July 21, 2025) - The new school year is just around the corner, and Legacy Community Health is helping local families get ready with its annual Back to School Festival.
- [Why Do Older Adults Bruise Easily, and When Should You Be Concerned?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-why-do-older-adults-bruise-easily-and-when-should-you-be-concerned/) - Bruising is something many people expect as a normal part of aging.
- [Protect Yourself: The Senior’s Guide to Sexual Health and STIs](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-protect-yourself-the-seniors-guide-to-sexual-health-and-stis/) - Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are often thought of as a health concern mainly for younger people.
- [De los Remedios Caseros a los Chequeos Médicos: Cuidando a la Niñez Latina Todo el Año](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-de-los-remedios-caseros-a-los-chequeos-medicos-cuidando-a-la-ninez-latina-todo-el-ano/) - Cada temporada del año trae sus propios retos para la salud de tus hijos.
- [Apoyando a las Familias Desde el Primer Día](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-apoyando-a-las-familias-desde-el-primer-dia/) - ¿Acabas de tener un bebé? El cuidado pediátrico de Legacy comienza desde el nacimiento y acompaña a toda la familia en el proceso.
- [Con Confianza y Cuidado en Cada Etapa de la Maternidad: Legacy Apoya a las Mamás Latinas](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-con-confianza-y-cuidado-en-cada-etapa-de-la-maternidad-legacy-apoya-a-las-mamas-latinas/) - Convertirse en madre es un camino lleno de alegría, preguntas y momentos de incertidumbre.
- [Navigating Motherhood with Confidence and Care: Legacy Supports Latina Moms](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-navigating-motherhood-with-confidence-and-care-legacy-supports-latina-moms/) - Legacy Community Health Supports Moms Every Step of the Way
- [Ya Llegó la Temporada de Huracanes. Legacy Está Listo para Ayudarte](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-ya-llego-la-temporada-de-huracanes-legacy-esta-listo-para-ayudarte/) - La temporada de huracanes ya está aquí, y para muchos habitantes de Houston, el impacto de las tormentas del año pasado sigue siendo dolorosamente reciente.
- [Legacy Community Health: Caring for The Whole Family, Supporting Futures](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-community-health-caring-for-the-whole-family-supporting-futures/) - We take care of the three pillars of well-being: your emotional, physical, and financial health.
- [School’s Out, Care Isn’t—Legacy Offers Pediatric and Mental Health Services All Summer Long](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-schools-out-care-isnt-legacy-offers-pediatric-and-mental-health-services-all-summer-long/) - School may be out, but your child’s emotions don’t take a vacation.
- [Hurricane Season Is Here. Legacy Is Ready to Help](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-hurricane-season-is-here-legacy-is-ready-to-help/) - Hurricane season is here, and for many Houstonians, the impact of last year’s storms still feels painfully fresh.
- [GLP-1s and Men’s Health: A Surprising Connection Worth Understanding](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-glp-1s-and-mens-health-a-surprising-connection-worth-understanding/) - In the growing conversation around GLP-1 receptor agonists - medications widely used to treat type 2 diabetes and support weight loss - the attention usually centers on women.
- [Read On: Summer of Stories with Legacy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-read-on-summer-of-stories-with-legacy/) - Beat the Summer Slide, One Story at a Time.
- [Smarter Food Choices That Still Honor Family Traditions](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-smarter-food-choices-that-still-honor-family-traditions/) - Summer is full of celebration - from graduations and birthdays to weddings and backyard barbecues. For many families, these gatherings revolve around food, rich in culture, history, and love.
- [Generic vs. Name Brand: Is there a difference?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-generic-vs-name-brand-is-there-a-difference/) - “If there is a generic medication available for my treatment – ever – I’m going to go for it,” says Ruston Taylor, Senior Director of Pharmacy Services & Outreach at Legacy Community Health.
- [Legacy Community Health Announces New CEO: Robert Palussek](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-announces-new-ceo-robert-palussek/) - HOUSTON, TX (June 5, 2025) - At a time when access to affordable, high-quality health care is more essential than ever, Legacy Community Health, Texas’ largest Federally Qualified Health Center, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Palussek as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
- [Legacy Responds to Houston’s Rise in HIV and STIs](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-responds-to-houstons-rise-in-hiv-and-stis/) - As Houston sees a troubling surge in HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), Legacy Community Health is doubling down on its decades-long mission: compassionate, judgment-free care and prevention services for all.
- [GLP-1 Series: What Happens When You Quit?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-glp-1-series-what-happens-when-you-quit/) - Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1) like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, and Zepbound® have become household names in the conversation around weight loss.
- [Legacy Community Health breaks ground on new Acres Homes Clinic as part of a $50+ million gift from Houston Methodist](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-breaks-ground-on-new-acres-homes-clinic-as-part-of-a-50-million-gift-from-houston-methodist/) - HOUSTON, TX (April 29, 2025) - Legacy Community Health Services (Legacy) commemorated its long-anticipated Legacy Acres Homes Clinic on Friday, April 25 with Legacy and Houston Methodist leadership, board members, government officials and community supporters in attendance.
- [Celebrate Heritage, Community, and Culture at the 12th Annual Lyons Avenue Renaissance Festival – “Fifth Ward Forever”!](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/celebrate-heritage-community-and-culture-at-the-12th-annual-lyons-avenue-renaissance-festival-fifth-ward-forever/) - HOUSTON, TX (April 8, 2025) - This free, family-friendly event brings together the best of the Fifth Ward with music, food, art, and activities for all ages. Join neighbors and visitors alike as we honor the rich legacy and creative spirit of one of Houston’s most historic communities.
- [Chinelo Nweke recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Leading Women](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/chinelo-nweke-recognized-as-one-of-modern-healthcares-leading-women/) - HOUSTON, TX (March 14, 2025) - Legacy Community Health (Legacy) is proud to announce that Chinelo Nweke was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the Leading Women for 2025.
- [Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: Men’s Health Week Matters](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-dont-wait-until-its-too-late-mens-health-week-matters/) - June isn’t just a time for Father’s Day celebrations and summer beginnings—it’s also a time to focus on an often-overlooked issue: men’s health.
- [Sleep Hygiene 101: Better Bedtimes, Better Health for Your Kids](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-sleep-hygiene-101-better-bedtimes-better-health-for-your-kids/) - As a parent, you've probably heard about the importance of sleep, but have you really stopped to think about how much sleep your children are actually getting?
- [No Prep, No Stress: A Better Way to Screen for Colon Cancer at Legacy Community Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-no-prep-no-stress-a-better-way-to-screen-for-colon-cancer-at-legacy-community-health/) - Colon cancer is a serious health issue—but preventing it doesn’t have to be a pain in the… well, you know.
- [The Importance of Early Screening and Regular Checkups: A Rise in Cancer in Young Women](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-the-importance-of-early-screening-and-regular-checkups-a-rise-in-cancer-in-young-women/) - Cancer rates among young women are rising at an alarming rate.
- [Navigating Perimenopause with Confidence](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-navigating-perimenopause-with-confidence/) - Perimenopause marks the beginning of a new phase in a woman’s life. It’s a natural transition that represents the gradual end of her reproductive years.
- [Legacy’s SBHC: Health Services That Meet Students Where They Are](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacys-sbhc-health-services-that-meet-students-where-they-are/) - Through its School-Based Health Care (SBHC) program, Legacy provides medical and behavioral health services, ensuring students stay healthy, in class, and focused on learning.
- [Cervical Cancer Doesn’t Have to Be Deadly—Prevention Starts Now](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-cervical-cancer-doesnt-have-to-be-deadly-prevention-starts-now/) - Each year, more than 13,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and over 4,200 die from it.
- [5 Signs You're Experiencing Burnout — And Why It’s Not Just “Stress”](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-5-signs-youre-experiencing-burnout-and-why-its-not-just-stress/) - Burnout isn’t just feeling overwhelmed after a long day or needing a break from a heavy workload.
- [A Pharmacy with a Mission: Legacy Pharmacy Supports Community Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-a-pharmacy-with-a-mission-legacy-pharmacy-supports-community-care/) - Legacy Pharmacy plays a crucial role in Legacy Community Health’s holistic approach to patient care.
- [The Role of Pharmacy in Community Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-the-role-of-pharmacy-in-community-health/) - The commitment to patient well-being reinforces Legacy Community Health's overarching goal – creating healthier communities by ensuring healthcare access for all.
- [Legacy Pharmacy Attracts Pharmacists Who Prioritize Patient Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-pharmacy-attracts-pharmacists-who-prioritize-patient-care/) - Legacy Pharmacy’s mission-driven approach is what sets it apart.
- [Once Upon a Fiesta: Celebrating 10 Years of Legacy’s Little Readers](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-once-upon-a-fiesta-celebrating-10-years-of-legacys-little-readers/) - Books are more than pages and ink—they’re seeds of imagination, learning, and opportunity.
- [Managing Stress and Anxiety: Prioritizing Mental Health Year-Round](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-managing-stress-and-anxiety-prioritizing-mental-health-year-round/) - Stress and anxiety are not just seasonal concerns—they are constant challenges that millions of people face daily.
- [Have You Renewed Your Allergy Meds?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-have-you-renewed-your-allergy-meds/) - Is your allergy medication not as effective or not seemingly working at all? Legacy Pharmacist, Katherine Wang breaks down the why and how you can fix this.
- [Understanding Hormonal Imbalance in Women](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-understanding-hormonal-imbalance-in-women/) - Hormonal balance plays a crucial role in every woman's well-being, yet fluctuations sometimes occur.
- [Why Vaccines Are More Important Than Ever](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-why-vaccines-are-more-important-than-ever/) - Vaccines are one of the most effective tools in modern medicine, saving millions of lives around the world by preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
- [Bird Flu on the Rise: What It Means for You and How Legacy Can Help](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-bird-flu-on-the-rise-what-it-means-for-you-and-how-legacy-can-help/) - As bird flu cases increase, concerns are growing for public health and the agricultural industry.
- [Understanding BMI and Its Cultural Relevance: How Legacy Supports Personalized Health Education](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-understanding-bmi-and-its-cultural-relevance-how-legacy-supports-personalized-health-education/) - Health isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is education.
- [Break up with Tina.](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/break-up-with-tina/) - Meth use in the gay community is far reaching – and no one form of recovery works for everyone.
- [Breaking Down Barriers: How Legacy Community Health Supports Patients with Specialty Medications](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-breaking-down-barriers-how-legacy-community-health-supports-patients-with-specialty-medications/) - For tens of thousands of people in the Houston area, accessing life-saving specialty medications to treat their complex, chronic conditions may feel impossible.
- [Legacy Community Health organiza evento de vacunación SRP para proteger contra el brote de sarampión](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-organiza-evento-de-vacunacion-srp-para-proteger-contra-el-brote-de-sarampion/) - HOUSTON, TX (March 4, 2025) - Legacy Community Health (Legacy) llevará a cabo un evento especial de vacunación SRP en respuesta al reciente brote de sarampión en Texas.
- [Measles Outbreak In Texas](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-measles-outbreak-in-texas/) - As measles cases continue to rise, it’s important that people understand the symptoms and preventative measures they can take to protect their family and community.
- [Legacy Mourns the Passing of Sylvester Turner](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-mourns-the-passing-of-sylvester-turner/) - Sylvester Turner was a true servant leader and a strong supporter of Legacy Community Health. From his earliest days as a State Representative, he recognized the impact of HIV on Houstonians and fought to garner funding for Legacy programs that served people with AIDS. Throughout his years of public service, he consistently worked by Legacy's
- [Legacy Community Health Hosts MMR Vaccination Event to Protect Against Measles Outbreak](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-hosts-mmr-vaccination-event-to-protect-against-measles-outbreak/) - HOUSTON, TX (March 4, 2025) - Legacy Community Health (Legacy) is hosting a special MMR vaccination event in response to the recent measles outbreak in Texas.
- [Free At-Home Colorectal Cancer Screening Kits Now Available](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/free-at-home-colorectal-cancer-screening-kits-now-available/) - HOUSTON, TX (March 3, 2025) - Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the U.S., yet it’s highly preventable—and early detection could save over 60% of lives lost each year.
- [Protecting Families from Pertussis: What Parents and Guardians Need to Know](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-protecting-families-from-pertussis-what-parents-and-guardians-need-to-know/) - Texas is experiencing a concerning uptick of pertussis (whooping cough), with cases reaching levels not seen in over a decade.
- [School-Based Health Care Keeps Kids Healthy and Learning](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/school-based-health-care-keeps-kids-healthy-and-learning/) - HOUSTON, TX (February 21, 2025) - What if students could see a pediatrician, dentist, or therapist without ever leaving school? School-Based Health Care services have a profound impact on student well-being and academic success, ensuring children receive essential care without disrupting their education.
- [Cold Weather Safety for Children and Expectant Mothers](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-cold-weather-safety-for-children-and-expectant-mothers/) - Cold snaps can bring significant risks for children, with frostbite and hypothermia being two of the most serious concerns.
- [Legacy Highlights the Importance of School-Based Health Care and Mental Health Support](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-highlights-the-importance-of-school-based-health-care-and-mental-health-support/) - Schools play a critical role in shaping students’ mental and physical well-being.
- [Nutrition Tips for Latino Families During the Holidays and Celebrations](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-nutrition-tips-for-latino-families-during-the-holidays-and-celebrations/) - Holidays and big family celebrations are a time of joy, togetherness, and, of course, delicious food.
- [American Heart Month: Prioritizing Heart Health for a Stronger Future](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-american-heart-month-prioritizing-heart-health-for-a-stronger-future/) - February is American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health and encouraging people to make heart-healthy choices.
- [Remembering Donnell Walker: A Legacy of Inspiration and Wellness](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-remembering-donnell-walker-a-legacy-of-inspiration-and-wellness/) - We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Donnell Walker in January after a brief illness.
- [Vaccinate at Legacy: Protecting Our Community from Meningococcal Disease](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-vaccinate-at-legacy-protecting-our-community-from-meningococcal-disease/) - When a student was diagnosed at HISD’s Bonham Elementary School with Meningococcal Disease last fall, parents were understandably concerned.
- [Creating An Impactful Career at Legacy Community Health from Residency And Beyond](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-creating-an-impactful-career-at-legacy-community-health-from-residency-and-beyond/) - A medical career is one of the most important and impactful paths someone can choose. It offers the chance to heal, support, and make a lasting difference in people’s lives.
- [Embracing a Family Fit Lifestyle](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-embracing-a-family-fit-lifestyle/) - January marks a fresh start to every year, and as Family Fit Lifestyle Month, it’s also the perfect opportunity to kick things off with a focus on health and wellbeing!
- [Breaking Barriers: HIV Care and Support for Latinos at Legacy Community Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-breaking-barriers-hiv-care-and-support-for-latinos-at-legacy-community-health/) - In Harris County, where nearly half of Texas's new HIV diagnoses are reported, the Latino community faces unique challenges—but also new opportunities for hope and change.
- [The Urgent Fight Against HIV in Black Communities: Legacy Community Health Leads the Way](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-the-urgent-fight-against-hiv-in-black-communities-legacy-community-health-leads-the-way/) - HIV continues to devastate Black communities in Houston and across the U.S., fueled by systemic inequities that demand immediate action.
- [Consejos de Seguridad para Adultos Mayores en Clima Frío](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-consejos-de-seguridad-para-adultos-mayores-en-clima-frio/) - El clima invernal puede representar serios riesgos para las personas mayores, desde la hipotermia hasta caídas y otros desafíos de salud.
- [INCLEMENT WEATHER UPDATE: Legacy Community Health Clinics Closed for In-Person Visits Tuesday and Wednesday](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/inclement-weather-update-legacy-community-health-clinics-closed-for-in-person-visits-tuesday-and-wednesday/) - HOUSTON, TX (January 21, 2025) - Due to expected inclement weather on Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22, all Legacy clinics and pharmacies will be closed.
- [Legacy Community Health Offers Comprehensive Care for HIV Patients](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-community-health-offers-comprehensive-care-for-hiv-patients/) - For decades, Legacy Community Health has been at the forefront of HIV/AIDS care.
- [Cold Weather Safety Tips for Seniors](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-cold-weather-safety-tips-for-seniors/) - Winter weather can pose serious risks for seniors, from hypothermia to falls and other health challenges.
- [Protecting Our Community: Addressing Lead Poisoning Risks in Houston’s Fifth Ward](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-protecting-our-community-addressing-lead-poisoning-risks-in-houstons-fifth-ward/) - Lead contamination is a pressing threat in Houston’s Fifth Ward with recent reports, including a Houston Chronicle report on a Texas A&M soil study, exposing alarming levels of lead in local soil—levels four times higher than the state average.
- [GLP-1 Class: How Weight Loss Drugs Could Affect Fertility and Pregnancy Outcomes](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-ozempic-and-mounjaro-how-weight-loss-drugs-could-affect-fertility-and-pregnancy-outcomes/) - If you're a sexually active woman of reproductive age taking the drugs Ozempic® or Mounjaro®, there’s something you should know–you may have an increased chance of getting pregnant.
- [Kick Off the New Year at Legacy Community Health’s FREE HealthFest!](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/kick-off-the-new-year-at-legacy-community-healths-free-healthfest/) - HOUSTON, TX (January 8, 2025) - Legacy Community Health invites families in Stafford and surrounding areas to kick off the new year with HealthFest.
- [Ensuring Safe and Happy Holidays: Tips for Toy Safety and Thoughtful Giving](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-ensuring-safe-and-happy-holidays-tips-for-toy-safety-and-thoughtful-giving/) - The holiday season is filled with the love and togetherness of family and cherished friends. It’s also a time of gift-giving, especially for families with children.
- [Legacy Community Health’s Chree Boydstun and Vernicka Sales named ‘Women Who Mean Business’ honorees by Houston Business Journal](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-healths-chree-boydstun-and-vernicka-sales-named-women-who-mean-business-honorees-by-houston-business-journal/) - HOUSTON, TX (October 18, 2024) - Today, Legacy Community Health proudly announces that two of its esteemed leaders, Chree Boydstun, Chief Development Officer, and Dr. Vernicka Porter-Sales, Chief of Population Health and Legacy Performance Services Officer, have been honored as 2024 ‘Women Who Mean Business’ by the Houston Business Journal.
- [AmistadesHTX highlights HIV/AIDS Awareness Month with free resources and community support for Houston’s Latino/a/x men](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/amistadeshtx-highlights-hiv-aids-awareness-month-with-free-resources-and-community-support-for-houstons-latino-a-x-men/) - HOUSTON, TX (December 18, 2024) - December is HIV/AIDS Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, encourage prevention, and foster support for those impacted by HIV. AmistadesHTX, a program of Legacy Community Health, empowers Houston’s Latino/a/x community by reducing stigma, providing education, and offering accessible care in affirming spaces.
- [The Role of Trusted Pharmacists in Patient Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-the-role-of-trusted-pharmacists-in-patient-health/) - Pharmacies play an indispensable role in ensuring patients have access to the medications they need.
- [The Importance of Early Dementia Diagnosis](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-the-importance-of-early-dementia-diagnosis/) - Imagine walking into a room and suddenly forgetting why you’re there. This happens to many of us, although those moments are usually fleeting and therefore not cause for greater concern.
- [Legacy Community Health’s Comprehensive Support for Alzheimer’s Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-community-healths-comprehensive-support-for-alzheimers-care/) - If you assume that Alzheimer's is inevitable for those with a genetic predisposition, research has shown that isn't necessarily true.
- [Brain Health and a Healthy Lifestyle](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-brain-health-and-a-healthy-lifestyle/) - Alzheimer’s has traditionally been assumed to be a genetic condition, with nothing that can be done to alleviate its onset or severity.
- [How to Spot Alzheimer's](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-how-to-spot-alzheimers/) - Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that affects millions of individuals and their families worldwide, reshaping the lives of those it touches in deeply personal ways.
- [Compassionate and Stigma-Free Support: How Legacy Community Health Supports Those Living with HIV/AIDS](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-compassionate-and-stigma-free-support-how-legacy-community-health-supports-those-living-with-hiv-aids/) - World AIDS/HIV Awareness Month is celebrated every year in December, while World AIDS Day is celebrated on December 1.
- [Honoring Family Caregivers](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-honoring-family-caregivers/) - Family caregivers are champions who tirelessly devote time and energy to ensure their loved ones receive the support they need.
- [¿Viajar sin una Silla de Seguridad?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-viajar-sin-una-silla-de-seguridad/)
- [The Connection Between Diabetes and Hearing Loss: What You Need to Know](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-the-connection-between-diabetes-and-hearing-loss-what-you-need-to-know/) - Diabetes, which is the eighth leading cause of death in the US, is a major health crisis in Texas.
- [Legacy Community Health: Your Partner in Medicaid Re-enrollment](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-community-health-your-partner-in-medicaid-re-enrollment/) - Medicaid plays an important part in providing millions of individuals and families with access to essential healthcare services.
- [ACA Open Enrollment: Find the Right Health Plan for You and Your Family in 2025](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-aca-open-enrollment-find-the-right-health-plan-for-you-and-your-family-in-2025/) - With the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Open Enrollment period having begun November 1, now is the time to sign up for quality, affordable health coverage for yourself and your family for 2025.
- [National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Understanding the Impact and Finding Help](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-national-domestic-violence-awareness-month-understanding-the-impact-and-finding-help/) - According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, an average of 24 people are victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner every minute, which is more than 12 million women and men in the United States during a single year.
- [Prevention as Treatment: Staying healthy over treating sickness](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-prevention-as-treatment-staying-healthy-over-treating-sickness/) - When we’re young, we tend to think we’re invincible. Most people don’t go to the doctor when they’re young unless they’re living with a chronic condition. When young adults do not seek care for several years, their providers are often seeing them without a medical history to reference.
- [Navigating Medicare Open Enrollment 2024: Your Guide to Making the Best Choice](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-navigating-medicare-open-enrollment-2024-your-guide-to-making-the-best-choice/) - Medicare’s Open Enrollment period, running from October 15 to December 7, is the annual window for qualified individuals to review, update, or change their Medicare coverage for 2025.
- [Celebrating LGBTQ History Month Year Round at Legacy Community Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-celebrating-lgbtq-history-month-year-round-at-legacy-community-health/) - LGBTQ History Month invites us to celebrate the LGBTQ community and its story of courage and progress that’s still unfolding today.
- [Building Lifelong Health Through Strong Dental Habits](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-building-lifelong-health-through-strong-dental-habits/) - When it comes to being healthy, most of us think about getting medical checkups, eating nutritious food, and exercising regularly.
- [Riding Without a Car Seat?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-riding-without-a-car-seat/) - A car seat can save your child’s life. End the streak now so your child can ride safely tomorrow.
- [Legacy Community Health’s Jack Winn Honored with Statewide Award](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-healths-jack-winn-honored-with-statewide-award/) - AUSTIN, TX (October 16, 2024) - The Texas Association of Community Health Centers (TACHC), a private, not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to advancing equitable access to quality health care across Texas, is proud to present Jack Winn, Vice President of Program Development at Legacy Community Health, with the 2024 TACHC Emerging Leader Award.
- [The Power of Pink](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-the-power-of-pink/) - In October Legacy wears pink to highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Virtually everyone now knows someone who has been diagnosed. Together, with regular wellness screenings, Legacy and the American Cancer Society are working to make breast cancer history.
- [Legacy Promotes Health Equity While Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-promotes-health-equity-while-celebrating-hispanic-heritage-month/) - Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) is a time for celebration. It recognizes the rich history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities throughout the nation.
- [Teeing Up for Kids’ Health: The 14th Annual Frank Billingsley Golf Classic Swings into Action to Support Legacy's School-Based Care Program](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teeing-up-for-kids-health-the-14th-annual-frank-billingsley-golf-classic-swings-into-action-to-support-legacys-school-based-care-program/) - HOUSTON, TX (October 11, 2024) - Today, Legacy Community Health announces the 14th Annual Frank Billingsley Golf Classic, presented by Equitable and Hawkins Laakso Wealth Management, will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the Golf Club of Houston.
- [Today is National HIV Testing Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-today-is-national-hiv-testing-day/) - You can observe the 27th annual Testing Day by knowing your own HIV status. Everybody has one, what’s yours?
- [Apoyo a la lactancia materna para todos](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-apoyo-a-la-lactancia-materna-para-todos/) - La Semana Mundial de la Lactancia Materna, establecida en 1992 por la Alianza Mundial para la Acción en Lactancia Materna, se celebra anualmente del 1 al 7 de agosto.
- [Breastfeeding Support for All](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-breastfeeding-support-for-all/) - World Breastfeeding Week, established in 1992 by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Advocacy, is celebrated annually from August 1-7.
- [Keeping Your Children’s Teeth Healthy this Halloween](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-keeping-your-childrens-teeth-healthy-this-halloween/) - With Halloween offering candy, it is important to keep your teeth in mind. Legacy Community Health offers tips for strong teeth for Halloween. Click here!
- [Felicia Lee-White is your cheerleader – and she’s waiting for you to enter the playing field](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-felicia-lee-white-is-your-cheerleader-and-shes-waiting-for-you-to-enter-the-playing-field/) - No matter why you’re on a health and fitness journey, Felicia Lee-White knows the real work is inside.
- [Staving Off Sickness as the Kiddos Return to School](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-staving-off-sickness-as-the-kiddos-return-to-school/) - As the new school year kicks off, many parents and children are excited to get back into routines – kids are ready to see their friends again and parents look forward to the school day structure.
- [Cultural Competence in Mental Health Care: How Legacy Closes the Gap](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-cultural-competence-in-mental-health-care-how-legacy-closes-the-gap/) - TW: Mental health outcomes. Mental health is often overlooked in minority communities in the United States. Let’s change that.
- [Hurricane Beryl Aftermath: A Community in Crisis](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-hurricane-beryl-aftermath-a-community-in-crisis/) - In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, Legacy Community Health continues to support patients and neighbors, addressing both medical and non-medical health needs.
- [Beaumont Back-to-School Festival](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/beaumont-back-to-school-festival/) - HOUSTON, TX (July 24, 2024) - On July 27 Legacy Community Health in Beaumont will be gifting 1,300 student backpacks, filled with supplies, and providing haircuts and scheduling medical exams and vaccinations on-site at its annual Back-to-School Festival.
- [INCLEMENT WEATHER CLOSURE: Legacy Community Health Clinics Closed Monday](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/inclement-weather-closure-legacy-community-health-clinics-closed-monday/) - HOUSTON, TX (July 7, 2024) - To ensure the safety of patients and staff, Legacy Community Health clinics are closing on Monday, July 8 due to the tropical storm Beryl in our region.
- [Calling all New Moms! Are You Aware of PMADs?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-calling-all-new-moms-are-you-aware-of-pmads/) - Becoming a mom is often portrayed as a joyful experience, but the reality can be quite different.
- [Where to Find Free Meals for Children this Summer](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-where-to-find-free-meals-for-children-this-summer/) - With school out and kids at home, where can you find nutritious meals now that school lunches are unavailable?
- [Celebrating Diversity in Health: Recognizing LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Visibility](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-celebrating-diversity-in-health-recognizing-lgbtq-health-awareness-week-and-transgender-day-of-visibility/) - LGBTQ Health Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Visibility offer helpful ways to address unique health and care concerns in the LGBTQ+ community.
- [Spring into Action: Combatting the Effects of DXM Misuse](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-spring-into-action-combatting-the-effects-of-dxm-misuse/) - DXM abuse is a rising problem in today's youth. Around one in four teens know someone who ingests DXM. Learn the risks associated with DXM today.
- [Legacy Community Health Breaks Ground on New Pasadena Southmore Clinic as Part of a $50 million Gift from Houston Methodist](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-breaks-ground-on-new-pasadena-southmore-clinic-as-part-of-a-50-million-gift-from-houston-methodist/) - On May 10, 2024, Legacy broke ground on its long-awaited Legacy Pasadena Southmore Clinic. Thank you to the Houston Methodist team for making this happen!
- [Join Legacy in Celebrating Pride Month!](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-join-legacy-in-celebrating-pride-month/) - June is Pride Month! This month is a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, amplify LGBTQ+ voices, and honor the trailblazers who have advanced equity for all. For Legacy, that means giving well-deserved flowers to those LGBTQ+ pioneers in health care. In fact, if you weren’t aware, Legacy ourselves began serving the community over 40 years ago!
- [Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month: Spotlight on Nicole Loh, Senior Director of IT Business Intelligence](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-celebrating-aapi-heritage-month-spotlight-on-nicole-loh-senior-director-of-it-business-intelligence/) - Here at Legacy, despite her overworked beginnings, she has found a balance between her work and her outside life.
- [Boi Ha Gets Things Done: Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with AmeriCorps](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-boi-ha-gets-things-done-celebrate-aapi-heritage-month-with-americorps/) - As a child, Boi Ha always dreamed of becoming a superhero, helping those in need. Now as AmeriCorps Program Coordinator at Legacy Community Health, the cape she wears may not be visible, but the impact she has made is undeniably heroic.
- [Can’t Handle the Texas Heat? Follow these Cool Tips to Stay Safe](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-cant-handle-the-texas-heat-follow-these-cool-tips-to-stay-safe/) - Extreme heat is among the top weather-related killers threatening the most medically vulnerable in the United States. How can Houstonians prepare against this deadly heat?
- [Prioritizing Skin Health During Skin Cancer Awareness Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-prioritizing-skin-health-during-skin-cancer-awareness-month/) - May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, where we highlight the importance of skin health as the sunny days of summer fast approach.
- [Legacy Honors Transgender Awareness Week](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-honors-transgender-awareness-week/) - Legacy Community Health promotes Transgender Awareness Week in November. We offer resources for the transgender community. For more information, click here.
- [Congenital syphilis is on the rise in Houston. Have you been tested?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-congenital-syphilis-is-on-the-rise-in-houston-have-you-been-tested/) - In recent years, Texas has witnessed a troubling increase in congenital syphilis cases among those who are pregnant– and Houston appears to be bearing the brunt of new cases.
- [Transgender Awareness Week 2023](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-trans-awareness-week-2023/) - Monday, November 13 through Sunday, November 19 is Transgender Awareness Week, followed by Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20. During this time, Legacy honors the transgender pioneers who have helped pave the way for LGBTQ+ equality.
- [Legacy Observes National Eating Disorders Awareness Week](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-observes-national-eating-disorders-awareness-week/) - This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. It’s a time for us to learn, share, and support each other on a topic that touches many lives, maybe even our own or those of people we care about.
- [Lend a Helping Hand: It’s National Volunteer Month!](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-lend-a-helping-hand-its-national-volunteer-month/) - Feeling inspired to make a difference in your community? Take the first step towards meaningful volunteering today!
- [It’s STI Awareness Week: Know Your Status!](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-its-sti-awareness-week-know-your-status/) - At Legacy Community Health, we're committed to reinforcing the importance of sexual health awareness by speaking on the topic and offering free walk-in HIV and STI testing.
- [Visite nuestro Legacy Southwest Pediatric Walk-In Clinic](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/clinicapediatrica/) - Legacy Southwest Pediatric Walk-In Clinic, located at 6441 High Star Drive, is now open seven days a week, with early morning and evening appointments available.
- [Visit our Pediatric Walk-in Clinic at Legacy Southwest](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-visit-our-pediatric-walk-in-clinic-at-legacy-southwest/) - Legacy Southwest Pediatric Walk-In Clinic, located at 6441 High Star Drive, is now open seven days a week, with early morning and evening appointments available.
- [Today is National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-today-is-national-youth-hiv-aids-awareness-day/) - National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD) is dedicated to highlighting the impact of HIV/AIDS on the lives of young individuals, advocating for improved access to care, and promoting preventive measures to end HIV – and HIV stigma.
- [Nuevos Cambios en Medicaid que benefician a las madres de Texas](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-nuevos-cambios-en-medicaid-que-benefician-a-las-madres-de-texas/) - Texas extenderá la cobertura para madres actuales y nuevas hasta 12 meses después del parto a partir del 1 de marzo.
- [New Medicaid Changes that Help Texas Mothers](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-new-medicaid-changes-that-help-texas-mothers/) - Texas will extend coverage for current and new moms for up to 12 months post-pregnancy beginning March 1st.
- [S.H.E. Ready Presents: Our Voices on Black Love](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-s-h-e-ready-presents-our-voices-on-black-love/) - Black women residing in the Greater Houston Area face historic social and cultural barriers that affect their access to empowering healthcare resources and education.
- [Keeping Your Child's Smile Bright: February is National Children’s Dental Health Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-keeping-your-childs-smile-bright-february-is-national-childrens-dental-health-month/) - February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of dental health for kiddos.
- [Get Tested Today: February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-get-tested-today-february-7-is-national-black-hiv-aids-awareness-day/) - Did you know that February 7th is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day? It's a day when we come together to learn, support, and fight against the spread of HIV and AIDS in Black communities.
- [This is Transgender Awareness Week](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-this-is-transgender-awareness-week/) - Legacy Community Health is proud to support transgender awareness week. We offer medical support to everyone in the LGBT community. Learn more
- [The Rise of Maternity Deserts in Texas](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-the-rise-of-maternity-deserts-in-texas/) - There is a startling amount of women in this country who live in areas devoid of access to birthing facilities. Learn how these numbers can be improved.
- [Dental sealants can protect your children’s teeth](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-dental-sealants-can-protect-your-childrens-teeth/) - Tooth decay is the leading chronic illness among school-age children in Texas. According to the Texas Health Institute, nearly 6 out of 10 Texas children have a history of dental decay and more than 25 percent have untreated decay. That is why it is important that children develop good oral health habits from an early
- [Do you need both a physical and a well woman exam?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-do-you-need-both-a-physical-and-a-well-woman-exam/) - Did you know that while there is some overlap, both exams are crucial for your overall health.
- [Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Impact of COVID on Life Saving Screening Tests](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-breast-cancer-awareness-month-and-the-impact-of-covid-on-life-saving-screening-tests/) - October is breast cancer awareness month, but screenings have declined. Legacy Community Health promotes breast cancer screenings and awareness. Click here!
- [A Legacy of LGBTQ Pioneers in Medicine](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-a-legacy-of-lgbtq-pioneers-in-medicine/) - The LGBTQ community has a deep history in medicine. Legacy Community Health looks back at the pioneers of this industry. For more information, click here!
- [Raising Awareness about Intimate Partner Violence Today and Everyday](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-raising-awareness-about-intimate-partner-violence-today-and-everyday/) - Domestic violence, or intimate partner violence, can occur to both men and women. Legacy Community Health offers care to those affected. Click here for more!
- [Prioritizing Children Safety During the Holidays](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-prioritizing-children-safety-during-the-holidays/) - As the year slowly comes to an end, prioritizing children’s safety during get-togethers with family and friends is key to entering the holidays happy and healthy.
- [Helping Caregivers of Dementia Patients Navigate the Holiday Season](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/helping-caregivers-of-dementia-patients-navigate-the-holiday-season/) - HOUSTON, TX (November 15, 2023) - The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and quality moments with loved ones. However, for caregivers of dementia patients, the holiday can also bring added stress.
- [Legacy Community Health empowers patients to tackle hypertension with self-measured blood pressure, paving the way for evidence-based BP practices](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-empowers-patients-to-tackle-hypertension-with-self-measured-blood-pressure-paving-the-way-for-evidence-based-bp-practices/) - Legacy Community Health is proud to announce a partnership with the American Heart Association to encourage hypertension patients to take care of their health.
- [Legacy Community Health Gears Up for Physicals and Back to School Vaccines 2023](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-gears-up-for-physicals-and-back-to-school-vaccines-2023/) - In just a few days and weeks, parents will be packing lunch boxes and sending their kids back to school. Make sure your little one is prepared for the year.
- [Free and Discounted Internet for Qualifying Individuals and Patients](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/free-and-discounted-internet-for-qualifying-individuals-and-patients/) - HOUSTON, TX (October 24, 2023) - National nonprofit organization Link Health announced the inception of its Houston location with a goal to help Houstonians get access to free or reduced internet access at home through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Recognized by stalwarts in Boston for its transformative approach in harnessing the health sector to
- [The importance of good dental hygiene](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-importance-of-good-dental-hygiene/) - Legacy Community Health provides adult and pediatric dental services at its Montrose, Baker-Ripley, Lyons and San Jacinto clinics. By Legacy Community Health Maintaining your teeth isn’t only about looking good. Poor dental hygiene can lead to problems that are much bigger than an unpleasant smile. Tooth decay and gum disease can affect other parts of
- [Exploring Dental Hygiene with Dr. Ashley Johnson](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-dental-hygiene-month-with-dr-ashley-johnson/) - October is National Dental Hygiene Month and we're thrilled for you to meet Legacy's Dental Medical Director, Dr. Ashley Johnson!
- [Can your morning brew harm your teeth?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-can-your-morning-brew-harm-your-teeth/) - There’s no need to ditch your morning coffee, but how you drink it could affect the health of those pearly whites.
- [Opening Up, One Step at a Time](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-opening-up-one-step-at-a-time/) - Oct. 10th is World Mental Health Day, join City Hall for a live event this Tuesday in partnership with The Walk Houston.
- [What to Expect for the 2021-2022 Flu Season](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-what-to-expect-for-the-2021-2022-flu-season/) - By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate This time of the year is often associated with the holidays, but there is another season that has many in the medical professional worried; and that’s flu season. The 2021-2022 flu season is expected to be especially active because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The flu virus is most active during
- [No more daily pills? PrEP may soon be available as an infrequent injection.](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/no-more-daily-pills-prep-may-soon-be-available-as-an-infrequent-injection/) - Tired of the blue pill? A new, more effective version is on the way – and you don’t have to take it daily.
- [Legacy expands its comprehensive OB/GYN care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-expands-its-comprehensive-ob-gyn-care/) - Legacy added 2 new procedures to its OB?GYN services. The Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure and pelvic ultrasounds are available at select locations.
- [October is LGBTQ+ History Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-october-is-lgbtq-history-month/) - At Legacy Community Health, we support and acknowledge all members of the LGBTQ community. We offer health services to everyone. To learn more, click here.
- [It's Pharmacy Week!](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-its-pharmacy-week/) - Legacy Community Health puts the spotlight on our pharmacy teams. They strive to get you the medication that you require. To learn more, click here.
- [Legacy Wants YOU to Get Your Mammogram Done](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-wants-you-to-get-your-mammogram-done/) - At Legacy Community Health, we want our patients to get the tests and screenings they need. We offer mammogram services at our locations. Learn more.
- [Discover S.H.E. Ready Empowering Black Women's Sexual Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-discover-s-h-e-ready-empowering-black-womens-sexual-health/) - In collaboration with the Texas Black Women’s Initiative (TxBWI), Legacy Community Health has developed the Sexual Health Awareness Empowerment and Readiness Project for Black Women (S.H.E. Ready).
- [Fall Illnesses to Watch For - STIs on the Rise, RSV Cases Spike](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/fall-illnesses-to-watch-for-stis-on-the-rise-rsv-cases-spike/) - HOUSTON, TX (September 6, 2023) - Per the Houston Health Department, sexually transmitted infections (STI) are on the rise in the Houston area. Statistics from the department indicate new syphilis infections rose by a 57 percent increase. Additionally, as summer comes to an end, experts warn not to ignore that cough. Symptoms of a respiratory
- [Understanding Culture | Mental Illness in the Hispanic Community](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/understanding-culture-mental-illness-in-the-hispanic-community/) - Legacy Community Health is an advocate for understanding mental illness in the hispanic community. We provide mental health services in Texas. Click here!
- [August is National Breastfeeding Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-august-is-national-breastfeeding-month/) - Legacy Community Health is proud to advocate for National Breastfeeding Month. We also provide maternal services at our medical center. Learn more.
- [September 18 is HIV and Aging Awareness Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-september-18-is-hiv-and-aging-awareness-day/) - People are growing older with HIV. Legacy Community Health is here to help with HIV treatment and services for any HIV positive patients. Learn more.
- [Voter Registration Day!](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-voter-registration-day/) - At Legacy, we are doing our part to place voter registrars and mail-in forms at our clinics to register individuals’ in-person. Click to learn more.
- [Caught the Travel Bug?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-caught-the-travel-bug/) - Several malaria cases have popped up in the southern United States. Learn more on how you can protect loved ones against these travel-related infections.
- [What is causing the dramatic syphilis rise in Houston?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-what-is-causing-the-dramatic-syphilis-rise-in-houston/) - Dr. Rubina Joseph did an excellent job on her first live TV interview sharing her expertise on the rise in STD cases. Call (832) 548-5000 to get tested!
- [Welcome to AmeriCorps!](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-welcome-to-americorps/) - Both AmeriCorps and Legacy’s missions align in strengthening their communities and improving the lives of many. Driving healthy change through dedicated service and volunteering is a vision both programs embrace.
- [When the Sun Brings SADness](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-when-the-sun-brings-sadness/) - Feeling SAD this summer? Allow us to shed some light on this lesser-known disorder.
- [June 27 is National HIV Testing Day, Legacy offering free HIV testing](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/june-27-is-national-hiv-testing-day-legacy-offering-free-hiv-testing/) - HOUSTON, TX (June 26, 2023) - Per HIV.gov, National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) is observed on June 27th each year to emphasize and encourage HIV testing. Knowledge of one’s HIV status is the first step to accessing prevention or treatment services that enable individuals to live long and healthy lives, regardless of whether they’re living
- [Pride Month celebrations are this weekend. Are you ready?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-pride-month-celebrations-are-this-weekend-are-you-ready/) - Pride Month 2023 may almost be over, but the celebrations are just getting started – and Legacy’s proud to celebrate right alongside you.
- [Sickle Cell Awareness](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-sickle-cell-awareness/) - Monday June 19th was Sickle Cell Awareness Day. Take the time to learn more about this blood disorder and how it affects people in their day-to-day life.
- [June 12-18 is Men’s Health Week](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/june-12-18-is-mens-health-week/) - HOUSTON, TX (June 19, 2023) - June 12-18, 2023, is Men’s Health Week. With Father’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect reminder to discuss health care with the men in your life. Men’s Health Week is an annual effort to bring awareness about preventable health issues that impact men and to encourage early
- [June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/june-is-alzheimers-and-brain-awareness-month/) - HOUSTON, TX (June 6, 2023) - As the population ages, more people will be faced with caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia. The road for caregivers is challenging at best and difficult to navigate without the proper guidance.
- [Put Out Mommy Burnout!](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-put-out-mommy-burnout/) - Moms may seem like they have it all together, but they may need more help than you know!
- [May 18 is HIV Vaccine Awareness Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/may-18-is-hiv-vaccine-awareness-day/) - HOUSTON, TX (May 16, 2023) - Per the National Institutes of Health (NIH), HIV Vaccine Awareness Day is observed every year on May 18 and commemorates U.S. President Bill Clinton’s 1997 declaration that, “only a truly effective, preventive HIV vaccine can limit and eventually eliminate the threat of AIDS.” It recognizes the many volunteers, community
- [Have you checked out your library?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-have-you-checked-out-your-library/) - Need a place to study or learn a new skill? Your local libraries got you covered!
- [How can you celebrate Earth Day?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-how-can-you-celebrate-earth-day/) - ‘If our cities don't work, America won't work.’ – Senator Gaylord Nelson
- [How to Cope with Stress by Legacy - April Stress Awareness Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/how-to-cope-with-stress-by-legacy-april-stress-awareness-month/) - HOUSTON, TX (April 24, 2023) - According to UnderstandingHouston.org, Texas is at the bottom of the national rankings for access to mental health treatment with Houston area residents having significantly less access to mental health care providers than the national average. Following the recent tragic deaths of two college students in Houston, amplification of this
- [Feeling Green? Listen to Your Gut!](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-feeling-green-listen-to-your-gut/) - Stomach pains making you feel yucky? Paying attention to your gut could turn your frown upside down.
- [How does your immune system work?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-how-does-your-immune-system-work/) - What’s going on inside our bodies that protects us from sickness?
- [New Year, New Nails!](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-new-year-new-nails/) - If you are looking to maintain and perhaps improve your nail health, this article can provide helpful insight. Click here for more information.
- [How much caffeine is too much caffeine?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/how-much-caffeine-is-too-much-caffeine/) - Legacy Community Health writes on how everyone has a personal caffeine limit. Knowing your own caffeine limit can benefit you. Click here for more information.
- [Keeping the kiddos active this spring](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-keeping-the-kiddos-active-this-spring/) - Legacy Community Health provides a variety of recommended activities for your children to be participating in this Spring. Click here for more information.
- [What are the health benefits of a board game night?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-what-are-the-health-benefits-of-a-board-game-night/) - Being able to have an occasional board game night provides a variety of health benefits to the individuals participating. Click here for more information.
- [Overcoming burnout: Tips for work and school](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-overcoming-burnout-tips-for-work-and-school/) - How not to dread your next meeting or lecture.
- [Your rest days are just as important as your reps](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-your-rest-days-are-just-as-important-as-your-reps/) - Recovery can boost overall performance, while overuse can lead to injury.
- [Why your sleep schedule is important for your health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-why-your-sleep-schedule-is-important-for-your-health/) - What is sleep and why do we need it?
- [Got Milk: Alternatives?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-got-milk-alternatives/) - Losing taste for cow’s milk? Here are a few alternatives approved by Legacy dieticians.
- [Your favorite comfort foods with a healthy twist](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-your-favorite-comfort-foods-with-a-healthy-twist/) - Food has a deep connection to culture. Beyond that, sometimes it just makes you feel good!
- [Get connected to your community!](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-get-connected-to-your-community/) - Both Legacy and the City of Houston are sponsoring community events this spring.
- [Arthritis flaring up? Here are a few ways to soothe it when the temperature drops.](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-arthritis-flaring-up-here-are-a-few-ways-to-soothe-it-when-the-temperature-drops/) - With temperatures dropping, arthritis can flare up at any point. Legacy Community Health is here with tips to soothe arthritis flare ups. Click here.
- [Can watching sports put you in time-out?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-can-watching-sports-put-you-in-time-out/) - In honor of the big game this weekend, let’s answer the real questions sports fans are curious about.
- [Lonely on Valentine’s Day?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-lonely-on-valentines-day/) - If you’re living the single life and don’t have a partner to keep you company, expand your options! Spend Cupid’s holiday your way!
- [Legacy to Observe Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-to-observe-black-hiv-aids-awareness-day/) - Legacy Community Health recognizes Black HIV/AIDS awareness day. We offer HIV and AIDS testing at our facilities. For more information, click here!
- [November Marks National Diabetes Awareness Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-november-marks-national-diabetes-awareness-month/) - Legacy Community Health is proud to promote November as diabetes awareness month. We offer a range of diabetes testing and care. To learn more, click here!
- [Today is World AIDS Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-today-is-world-aids-day/) - December 1st is World Aids Day. Legacy Community Health promotes this day, and offers HIV testing at our facilities. Click here to learn more!
- [Washing up for National Handwashing Awareness Week](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-washing-up-for-national-handwashing-awareness-week/) - December 1-7 is dedicated as National Handwashing Awareness week. Legacy Community Health is proud to promote this week, and hand washing tips. Click here!
- [Staying Safe and Healthy for a Happy Holiday Season](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-staying-safe-and-healthy-for-a-happy-holiday-season/) - The holiday season is a wonderful time, but it can be risky due to disease. Legacy Community Health has provided tips to stay safe this holiday. Click here!
- [The Omicron Variant and What You Need to Know](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-the-omicron-variant-and-what-you-need-to-know/) - The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing into 2022, with a new variant: Omicron. Legacy Community Health offers COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. Click here for more!
- [RSV Season is Here](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-rsv-season-is-here/) - Legacy Community Health is here to help you stay healthy and safe from the respiratory syncytial virus. For more information on this virus, click here.
- [Carbs are your friend.](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-carbs-are-your-friend/) - Legacy Community Health wants to highlight the effects of dieting and how you can eat carbs in a healthy manner. For more information, click here.
- [Emotional Wellness after Domestic Violence](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-emotional-wellness-after-domestic-violence/) - It's important to understand the effects of domestic violence, both emotionally and mentally. Legacy Community Health is here to help you. Click here.
- [October Is Health Literacy Month!](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-october-is-health-literacy-month/) - At Legacy Community Health, we take pride in providing our patients with any information they need regarding their health. To learn more, click here.
- [That ringing in your ear? It might be earwax.](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-that-ringing-in-your-ear-it-might-be-earwax/) - Legacy Community Health is here to help. If you have ringing in your ears, it could be due to a build-up of earwax. For more information, click here.
- [December 1 is World AIDS Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-december-1-is-world-aids-day/) - Legacy Community Health is proud to observe World AIDS Day. The more we learn about AIDS, the more we can spread understanding about this disease. Click here.
- [Take care of your mental health by making a spa out of your bathroom – on a budget](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-take-care-of-your-mental-health-by-making-a-spa-out-of-your-bathroom-on-a-budget/) - While we work through falling temperatures, holiday fatigue, and the stress of budgeting, we can still relax and reset our mindset. By Barrett White Holiday fatigue is real. While we can make changes in our lives to make the holidays less stressful for ourselves – like sticking to boundaries with difficult family and friends, setting
- [Sitting at a desk or on your feet all day? Here are four things you can do for your back.](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-sitting-at-a-desk-or-on-your-feet-all-day-here-are-four-things-you-can-do-for-your-back/) - Many people spend hours at a time on their feet or seated at a desk every day. Over time, either can cause back pain if your posture isn’t very good, or if you have an underlying health condition.
- [Legacy Celebrates and Honors Black Women in the HIV Movement](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-celebrates-and-honors-black-women-in-the-hiv-movement/) - Legacy honors black women in the HIV movement . They also support Bebashi, the first Black AIDS organization in the US. Click here for more information.
- [Dietitians on Diabetes: Eating What You Want and Enjoying It](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-dietitians-on-diabetes-eating-what-you-want-and-enjoying-it/) - Living with diabetes doesn’t mean you can’t have what you crave. The trick is knowing how to manage the craving.
- [National Social Work Month 2022: Honoring Social Workers and the Contributions They Make Everyday](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-national-social-work-month-2022-honoring-social-workers-and-the-contributions-they-make-everyday/) - Every March, Legacy decides to recognize our workers for what they are. Hard workers. We give a month to the social workers who give it their all. Click here.
- [National Pharmacy Week: The Role Pharmacists Play in Patient Health Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-national-pharmacy-week-the-role-pharmacists-play-in-patient-health-care/) - By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate This week marks National Pharmacy Week, a time set aside to acknowledge the contributions pharmacists make in caring for patients. Pharmacists are a valuable resource in patient care. Beyond filling prescriptions, they help patients adhere to their medications, assist with questions and concerns, as well as provide immunizations. Legacy Community
- [Defeat Diabetes Month: A Look at Diabetes and Aging](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-defeat-diabetes-month-a-look-at-diabetes-and-aging/) - Legacy Community Health offers services for diabetics to help manage their disease. We want to help those with their exams and specialty care. Click here.
- [National Infant Immunization Week 2022](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-national-infant-immunization-week-2022/) - Legacy Community Health understands the importance of immunizing your infant from diseases. We offer this and other medical treatments. Click here.
- [Alcohol Use Poses Special Risk for the Ageing](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-alcohol-use-poses-special-risk-for-the-ageing/) - Late-onset drinking can be dangerous for any adult. Let Legacy Community Health help you get back on the road to recovery. For more information, click here.
- [What is “sleep hygiene” and why does it matter?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/what-is-sleep-hygiene-and-why-does-it-matter/) - Legacy Community Health wants to help everyone get healthy sleeping habits. We offer helpful tips and more. For more information, click here.
- [Understanding your poop doesn’t have to be messy business.](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-understanding-your-poop-doesnt-have-to-be-messy-business/) - Talking about bowel movements is a tricky topic. Let Legacy Community Health help guide you through this sensitive topic. To learn more, click here.
- [Summer Break and How to Keep your Kids Active and Healthy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-summer-break-and-how-to-keep-your-kids-active-and-healthy/) - With Summer Break approaching fast, Legacy Community Health wants to provide helpful tips for your children to be happy and healthy. To learn more, click here.
- [Time for a lifestyle change? How partners can help each other through it.](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-time-for-a-lifestyle-change-how-partners-can-help-each-other-through-it/) - Legacy Community Health promotes lifestyles that are mentally healthy between two partners. It's important that partners build off of each other. Click here.
- [May is Healthy Vision Month—a Perfect Time to Take Steps to Protect Your Vision](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-may-is-healthy-vision-month-a-perfect-time-to-take-steps-to-protect-your-vision/) - May is Health Vision Month, and Legacy Community Health wants to make sure your eyesight is perfect. We offer eye exams and tests at our locations. Click here.
- [What is the best way to care for your teeth?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-what-is-the-best-way-to-care-for-your-teeth/) - It's important to have good dental hygiene to protect your teeth. Legacy Community Health offers dental services at our medical centers. Click here.
- [Raising a teen: How can we meet their needs?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newblog-raising-a-teen-how-can-we-meet-their-needs/) - Legacy Community Health knows the importance of communication with your teenage son or daughter. For helpful tips on talking with your teen, click here.
- [Legacy Community Health receives $50 million donation from Houston Methodist to expand health care in Pasadena and North Houston](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-receives-50-million-donation-from-houston-methodist-to-expand-health-care-in-pasadena-and-north-houston/) - HOUSTON, TX (Dec. 16, 2021) – The unprecedented donation for Legacy will help provide critical services in some of Houston’s most underserved areas.
- [Legacy Community Health Announces New Vice President of Equity, Inclusion and Organizational Culture](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-announces-new-vice-president-of-equity-inclusion-and-organizational-culture/) - Legacy Community Health is a believer in equity and inclusion for everyone. We have hired a new Vice President to help achieve these goals. Click here.
- [Legacy Community Health will offer Cabenuva, Apretude, first injectable medications for HIV treatment and HIV prevention](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-will-offer-cabenuva-apretude-first-injectable-medications-for-hiv-treatment-and-hiv-prevention/) - Legacy Community Health is here to provide injectable treatment options for HIV in Houston TX. We have additional information on this treatment. Click here.
- [April is Defeat Diabetes Month. Legacy Community Health offers prevention tips for families](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/april-is-defeat-diabetes-month-legacy-community-health-offers-prevention-tips-for-families/) - Diabetes is a disease that, for some, can be prevented. Legacy Community Health is here with a helpful guide on diabetes prevention. Click here.
- [“I’m gonna love you ‘til you love yourself”: Body Positive’s Felicia Lee-White on Leading Fitness with Grace](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-im-gonna-love-you-til-you-love-yourself-body-positives-felicia-lee-white-on-leading-fitness-with-grace/) - Legacy Community Health is here to help everyone embrace body positivity and healthy living. We believe it should be a priority for everyone. Click here.
- [Maternal mortality rates in Harris County are abysmal. With competent maternal care, it doesn’t have to be that way.](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-maternal-mortality-rates-in-harris-county-are-abysmal-with-competent-maternal-care-it-doesnt-have-to-be-that-way/) - Legacy Community Health is the largest OB-providing Federally Qualified Health Center in the nation, seeing twice the number of prenatal patients than any other FQHC in the country.
- [Here’s the Scoop on Monkeypox](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-heres-the-scoop-on-monkeypox/) - Per the CDC, monkeypox is rare and does not easily spread between people without close contact. Threat to the general population remains low.
- [July is Minority Mental Health Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-july-is-minority-mental-health-month/) - Mental health is often overlooked in minority communities in the United States. Let’s change that.
- [Autism Disorder: What to Know](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/autism-spectrum-disorder-what-to-know/) - Autism is a complicated disorder that many people don't understand. Legacy Community Health is here with a helpful guide regarding autism. Click here.
- [Major Depression Should Be Treated Like Any Other Serious Medical Condition](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/major-depression-should-be-treated-like-any-other-serious-medical-condition/) - Legacy Community Health is here to help treat depression in teens and adults alike. We believe it should be treated as a serious condition. Click here.
- [January is Glaucoma Awareness Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-january-is-glaucoma-awareness-month/) - Legacy Community Health recognizes January as Glaucoma Awareness Month. We offer testing for various vision issues, including glaucoma. Click here!
- [Are you ready for the Winter Cold Season?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-are-you-ready-for-the-winter-cold-season/) - We understand that Winter can cause some health concerns. Legacy Community Health offers tips to stay healthy during the winter. To learn more, click here!
- [Choosing the Right Toys to Support Childhood Development](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-choosing-the-right-toys-to-support-childhood-development/) - Legacy Community Health understands that certain toys can help support childhood development and learning. To learn more on this subject, click here!
- [Know the Warning Signs: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-know-the-warning-signs-teen-dating-violence-awareness-month/) - Legacy Community Health offers services for those during teen dating violence awareness month. To look at our offerings, and for more info, click here!
- [International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-international-board-certified-lactation-consultant-day/) - Legacy Community Health recognizes those who work as a lactation consultant for pregnant women. We offer these services and more at our clinics. Click here!
- [Legacy Recognizes 20th Annual LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-recognizes-20th-annual-lgbtq-health-awareness-week/) - The annual observance shines a light on health experiences by LGBTQ+ folk – and uplifts LGBTQ+ providers working to turn the tide.
- [Understanding Nutritional Wellness and HIV](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-understanding-nutritional-wellness-and-hiv/) - It’s possible – even easy – to support your immune system with proper nutrition.
- [Managing High Blood Pressure with Nutrition](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/managing-high-blood-pressure-with-nutrition/) - Having high blood pressure can be difficult to live with. But the right nutrition and meal planning can make a positive difference. To learn more, click here!
- [Social Work Month: How Social Workers are Making a Difference for Legacy Patients](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-social-work-month-how-social-workers-are-making-a-difference-for-legacy-patients/) - At Legacy Community Health, we take pride in our social workers working with patients to improve their health. For more information on this topic, click here!
- [How will you keep active on Senior Health and Fitness Day?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-how-will-you-keep-active-on-senior-health-and-fitness-day/) - Wednesday, May 29 marks the 26th annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day, the largest older adult health and wellness event in the nation.
- [March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-march-is-national-colorectal-cancer-awareness-month/) - By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate In February 2000, President Bill Clinton officially dedicated March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in this country and the third leading cause of cancer deaths in American men and
- [Is it Colic or Something Else? When Your Baby’s Crying Doesn’t Stop](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-is-it-colic-or-something-else-when-your-babys-crying-doesnt-stop/) - By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate A crying infant can signal many things. It can mean the baby is hungry or needs a diaper change. It may also be a sign that the baby is just very tired. However, what do you do if despite your best efforts your baby does not stop crying? You may
- [Breast cancer survivor urges women to be aware of their breast health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-breast-cancer-survivor-urges-women-to-be-aware-of-their-breast-health/) - By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate Lakeisha Parker has long made it a habit to do regular breast self-exams; but never did she think that one day it would lead to a breast cancer diagnosis. “I felt something while in the shower. I knew immediately it wasn’t supposed to be there,” said Parker. A visit to
- [Mental Health Mondays: Hurricane Harvey One Year Later](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-hurricane-harvey-one-year-later/) - By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate Hurricane Harvey was deeply traumatizing for those who lived through the monster storm. The National Hurricane Center estimates Harvey caused $125 billion in damages, but the human cost is still being calculated. A year later, many have moved on and rebuilt both their homes and lives while others are still
- [How Legacy can help you prepare for Becoming a Mom](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/how-legacy-can-help-you-prepare-for-becoming-a-mom/) - By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate Pregnancy can be an exciting yet anxious time for a woman. Whether it is her first pregnancy or her last, there can be a lot to learn about what to do before and after the baby arrives. Legacy Community Health offers Becoming a Mom/Comenzando Bien (BAM) classes to help our
- [Mental Health Monday: Legacy's Integrative Behavioral Health Approach](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-mental-health-monday-legacys-integrative-behavioral-health-approach/) - To address the growing need for behavioral health care, many medical facilities are turning to integrative behavioral care (IBH) as the answer. Integrated behavioral health combines medical and behavioral health services to more fully address the wide array of problems that patients bring to their primary medical care providers.
- [September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-september-is-childhood-cancer-awareness-month/) - By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate Winderlyon Hebert knew something was wrong when her four-year-old son Kaleb started complaining of leg pain. “He had been complaining of pain for about a week. I would rub his leg and it would temporarily relieve his pain. However, as the complaints increased, he began to develop a temperature,” said
- [RSV: What to do when it is more than just a cold](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-rsv-what-to-do-when-it-is-more-than-just-a-cold/) - By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate This time of year, parents know to be on alert for the cold virus or the flu. However, there is another health issue that should not be overlooked—respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This childhood virus can cause mild, cold-like symptoms, as well as infection of the lungs and respiratory tract. RSV
- [May is Mental Health Awareness Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-2773251-2/) - Updated: May 10, 2022 By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Observed since 1949, the event helps to promote mental health education and support, with the goal of decreasing the stigma that is so often associated with mental illness. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Americans were experiencing stress, trauma,
- [We asked a recovery expert how to successfully navigate “sober-curious”. Here’s what we learned.](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/we-asked-a-recovery-expert-how-to-successfully-navigate-dry-january-heres-what-we-learned/) - The pandemic has had an effect on alcohol use and sobriety. Here’s what Legacy’s experts say.
- [Defeat Diabetes Month: Gestational Diabetes](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-defeat-diabetes-month-gestational-diabetes/) - By Dr. Rachel Robinson, Medical Director of OB/GYN April is Defeat Diabetes Month—a time to raise awareness about gestational diabetes. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between two and ten percent of pregnancies in this country are impacted by this condition. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a form of diabetes
- [April is Defeat Diabetes Month: A Look at Diabetes Among Children and Teens](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-april-is-defeat-diabetes-month-a-look-at-diabetes-among-children-and-teens/) - By Dr. Iliana Solano, Medical Director of Pediatrics The month of April is Defeat Diabetes Month. Diabetes rates in the United States are rising among children and teens. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the rate of new cases of diabetes among people younger than 20 years of age increased between
- [April is World Autism Awareness Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-april-is-world-autism-awareness-month/) - By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate Every year the month of April is set aside as World Autism Awareness Month. The event was created as a way to raise awareness of autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and promote acceptance of children and adults living with the condition. ASD refers to a broad range of conditions
- [Legacy Proud to Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-proud-to-celebrate-transgender-day-of-visibility/) - Transgender Day of Visibility is an international event on March 31 dedicated to recognizing the resilience and accomplishments of the transgender community.
- [Legacy Observes National Women and Girls HIV Awareness Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-observes-national-women-and-girls-hiv-awareness-day/) - National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) is an annual observance that takes place on March 10.
- [Registered Dietitian Weighs in on When to Seek a Nutrition Consult](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-registered-dietician-weighs-in-on-when-to-seek-a-nutrition-consult/) - There are many reasons you might consult a registered dietitian nutritionist, including healthy weight, healthy pregnancy, athletic performance, and more.
- [Safe Slumber: Sleep Tips for your Baby](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-safe-sleep-for-your-baby/) - A baby's sleep needs change as he or she grows. To keep your baby safe while slumbering, here are some safe sleep tips to keep in mind.
- [Is BRCA Testing Right for You?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-marking-womens-health-week-2021/) - By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate May 9-5, 2021 marks National Women’s Health Week and it is a good reminder to everyone that you are never too old or too young to start taking control of your overall health. That can include many things like maintaining a healthy diet, watching your weight, getting enough sleep and
- [Reducing the Risk for HPV Infection](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-reducing-the-risk-for-hpv-infection/) - By Dr. Lindsey Vasquez, Associate Medical Director—OB/GYN The Human papillomavirus virus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly everyone will get HPV at some point in their lives. Most HPV infections go away by themselves within two years. However,
- [February and Heart Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-february-and-womens-heart-health/) - By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate Updated: Feb. 5, 2021 February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Fortunately, education and prevention efforts can prevent up to 80 percent of cardiac and stroke events. The COVID-19 pandemic has overshadowed this year’s heart health observance. Since
- [Pregnancy and Intimate Partner Violence](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-pregnancy-and-intimate-partner-violence/) - By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate Pregnancy is often thought of as a joyous time in the life of a family—the addition of a new member bringing happiness and anticipation. However, this is not always the case. The reality is very different for those who experience intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy. According to the Centers
- [The COVID impact on sleep issues](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-3922781-2/) - By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate Sleepless nights are all too common for many people, especially those suffering from sleep disorders. Hormonal changes during menstrual cycles, pregnancy and menopause affect how well a person sleeps. Add to that, the COVID-19 pandemic which has created a host of new sleep challenges — even for those who previously
- [January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-january-is-national-cervical-cancer-awareness-month/) - By Dr. Rachel Robinson, Medical Director OB/GYN Every year in the United States, more than 13,000 people are diagnosed with cervical cancer. Before the end of 2021, more than 4,200 will have died from the disease. January is designated Cervical Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness about the role regular screenings play in cervical health.
- [March is Endometriosis Awareness Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-march-is-endometriosis-awareness-month/) - By Dr. Katherine Bolt, OB/GYN Physician It is common for some to suffer from pelvic pain at some point in their lives. There are many causes for this; but for those diagnosed with endometriosis the pain can be debilitating. March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, an event created to increase awareness and education about this painfulBy Dr. Katherine Bolt, OB/GYN Physician It is common for some to suffer from pelvic pain at some point in their lives. There are many causes for this; but for those diagnosed with endometriosis the pain can be debilitating. March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, an event created to increase awareness and education about this painful
- [The Connection Between Headaches and Your Period](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-the-connection-between-headaches-and-your-period/) - By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate Monthly menstrual cycles brings about many hormonal changes and for many those changes include headaches. While some experience mild headaches others can suffer debilitating migraines. Hormonal headaches occur at other times in life, including perimenopause and menopause. However, during a menstrual cycle, the body’s level of estrogen and progesterone rise
- [January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-january-is-cervical-cancer-awareness-month/) - By Dr. Rachel Robinson, Medical Director OB/GYN Updated: Jan. 12, 2022 January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, an observance created to raise awareness about the role regular screenings play in cervical health. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 14,480 new cervical cancer cases were diagnosed in the United States in 2021 with
- [Designing a Health Resolution That’s Actually Good for You](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-designing-a-health-resolution-thats-actually-good-for-you/) - How setting expectations, knowing your body, and uplifting yourself can help you achieve your goals.
- [Influential Latinas in Healthcare Recognized for Hispanic Heritage Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/influential-latinas-in-healthcare-recognized-for-hispanic-heritage-month/) - HOUSTON, TX (Sept. 30, 2021) – As one of the largest community healthcare organizations in Texas, Legacy Community Health, is proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and to recognize the Hispanic leaders within its organization.
- [Strep Throat: The Dreaded Sore Throat for Both Parents and Children](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-strep-throat-the-dreaded-sore-throat-for-both-parents-and-children/) - By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate Sore throats are a common childhood ailment, especially during the cooler weather months. Most of the time, there is not much for parents to worry about but occasionally a sore throat can be the first sign of a more serious condition known as strep throat. “Strep throat is caused by
- [Keeping Your Child Safe in the Car: Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-keeping-your-child-safe-in-the-car-child-passenger-safety-awareness-week/) - By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate One of the most important responsibilities parents have is to keep their children safe. Part of that duty involves child passenger safety. According to the United States Department of Transportation, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children in this country. That fact makes Child Passenger Safety
- [Legacy Celebrates Bisexual Awareness Week](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-celebrates-bisexual-awareness-week/) - Bisexual Awareness Week runs annually from September 16 to 23.
- [RSV: Making a 2021 Warm Weather Comeback in Children](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-rsv-making-a-2021-warm-weather-comeback-in-children/) - By Carolina Boyd Updated: July 20, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has made many parents more watchful for virus related symptoms in their children. However, there is another health issue that should not be overlooked—respiratory syncytial virus (RVS). This childhood virus causes mild, cold-like symptoms, as well as infections of the lungs and respiratory tract. While
- [How might the Delta variant impact seniors?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-how-might-the-delta-variant-impact-seniors/) - Most seniors have received at least one dose of the vaccine.
- [Learn more about the Houston Zoo’s Baby Elephants – and how to save money on tickets and memberships!](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-houston-zoo/)
- [Legacy Community Health Announces New CEO – Dr. Robert “Bobby” Hilliard, Jr.](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-announces-new-ceo-dr-robert-bobby-hilliard-jr/) - HOUSTON (August 24, 2021) – After a nationwide search, the Legacy Community Health (“Legacy”) Board of Directors announces the hiring of Dr. Robert “Bobby” Hilliard, Jr. as their new Chief Executive Officer. He will replace Katy Caldwell who is retiring after successfully leading Legacy for over 25 years. Dr. Hilliard’s appointment marks the first time
- [Is there such a thing as eating too healthily? Technically, yes.](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-is-there-such-a-thing-as-eating-too-healthily-technically-yes/) - Orthorexia is no joke, and it develops in gay and bisexual men more often than other demographics.
- [August 20 is Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-august-20-is-southern-hiv-aids-awareness-day/) - Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day raises awareness of the impact HIV has on people living in the Southern U.S.
- [Legacy’s Dr. Amelia Averyt Answers Your COVID-19 Questions](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacys-dr-amelia-averyt-answers-your-covid-19-questions/) - The rise of the COVID-19 Delta variant has raised concerns about how to stay safe during this latest wave of the pandemic. Between rising cases among the unvaccinated and reported breakthrough infections in the vaccinated, many have questions on how to navigate this ever-changing COVID landscape. Legacy Medical Director of Adult and Family Medicine, Dr.
- [World Breastfeeding Week 2021: The Benefits of Breastfeeding Your Baby](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newblog-world-breastfeeding-week-2021-the-benefits-of-breastfeeding-your-baby/) - By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate This week is World Breastfeeding Week. Every year since 1992, August 1-7 has been set aside as a time to raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding. This year’s global theme is "Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility." With the world still in the midst of a global pandemic, it is
- [Katy Caldwell, Legacy Community Health CEO, Announces Retirement From Agency](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/katy-caldwell-legacy-community-health-ceo-announces-retirement-from-agency/) - HOUSTON (July 21, 2021) – After 25 years of steadfast leadership, Legacy Community Health (Legacy) CEO Katy Caldwell will be retiring from her position with the organization on December 31, 2021. Caldwell has been a driving force for Legacy. She began her journey as a volunteer for the Montrose Clinic, which later became Legacy Community
- [Legacy Seeking EHR Software Vendor](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-seeking-ehr-software-vendor/) - Legacy is exploring an integrated electronic healthcare record (EHR) to potentially replace or augment existing systems, as well as improve existing processes. Legacy intends to greatly improve system efficiency, functionality, and usability through the acquisition of new software. The new system will be a critical component in enabling Legacy to achieve its strategic and operational
- [The COVID-19 Delta Variant and What You Should Know](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-the-covid-19-delta-variant-and-what-you-should-know/) - By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate After more than a year spent in pandemic lockdown, life seems to be getting back to a pre-COVID-19 activity level. However, the SARS-CoV-2 delta variant is causing growing concern about a resurgence of the virus. First identified in India in December of 2020, the delta variant (also known as B.
- [July 14 is International Nonbinary People’s Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-july-14-is-international-nonbinary-peoples-day/) - July 14 is annually observed as a day where we can especially uplift those who identify as nonbinary, celebrating the great diversity of the LGBTQ+ community.
- [Surviving the Summer Heat When You are Pregnant](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-surviving-the-summer-heat-when-you-are-pregnant/) - By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate Beating the summer heat is tough for all of us but it is difficult, and in some cases dangerous, for pregnant women. Pregnancy causes a woman’s body temperature to run slightly higher than normal, so the Texas heat is sure to make her feel extra uncomfortable. Overheating can lead to
- [Stop Your Children’s Summer Brain Drain](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-stop-your-childrens-summer-brain-drain/) - Studies have found that many children and teens can lose between two to three months of math and reading skills over the summer break.
- [Sunday is National HIV Testing Day. Do you know your status?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-sunday-is-national-hiv-testing-day-do-you-know-your-status/) - This month marks the 40th anniversary of the discovery of HIV/AIDS.
- [Don’t let bug bites ruin your kids’ summer fun](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-dont-let-bug-bites-ruin-your-kids-summer-fun/) - School is out and kids are spending more time outside. However, they aren’t the only ones who like this time of year. Bugs love the warm weather too.
- [Men’s Health Week 2021: Encouraging Men to Take Charge of their Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-3071381-2/) - By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate Father’s Day will soon be here; making this occasion a good time to remind the men in your to life to focus on their health. June 14-20, 2021 has been designated Men’s Health Week. This yearly observance helps to bring awareness about preventable health issues while encouraging early detection and
- [40 Years: Taking Pride in a Legacy of Service to the LGBTQ+ Community](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-40-years-taking-pride-in-a-legacy-of-service-to-the-lgbtq-community/) - This Pride month, Legacy looks back at its history, community service, and a legacy of caring for the LGBTQ+ community By Barrett White This year marks 40 years of Legacy Community Health, formerly known as the Montrose Clinic. In those 40 years, Legacy and the surrounding communities have grown immensely. What began as a small,
- [Legacy Community Health and Canton & Company Launch Joint Venture to Advance Community Health and Wellness](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-and-canton-company-launch-joint-venture-to-advance-community-health-and-wellness/) - HOUSTON and BALTIMORE, Md. – June 8, 2021 – Legacy Community Health, the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Texas, and Canton & Company, a leading healthcare growth and innovation firm, today announced the launch of Monarch Health Solutions (Monarch). Monarch will focus exclusively on Community Health Centers (CHCs), including the nation’s nearly 1,400
- [Fun, Sun and the Heat: Protecting Your Kids this Summer](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-fun-sun-and-the-heat-protecting-your-kids-this-summer/) - By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate Hot weather and humid conditions can be hard on anybody, but they are especially tough for children. Make sure to protect your kids from the heat as much as possible. Heat related illnesses happen when the body’s temperature gets too high. Infants and children 4 years old and under are
- [Legacy Celebrates the LGBTQ+ Community May 17](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-celebrates-the-lgbtq-community-may-17-2/) - May 17 is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia.
- [Ending Asian & Pacific Islander HIV Stigma Starts Here](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-ending-api-hiv-stigma-starts-here/) - May 19 is National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
- [Data Shows Decline in Annual Checkups for Teens, Only 9% of 18 Year-Olds Getting Wellness Exams](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/data-shows-decline-in-annual-checkups-for-teens-only-9-of-18-year-olds-getting-wellness-exams/) - HOUSTON (May 6, 2021) – A local review of pediatric patient data at Legacy Community Health (“Legacy”) in the greater Houston area shows that as children age, they are less likely to receive routine preventative care. Legacy, one of the country’s largest federally-qualified health centers, is launching a new program called TeenWell that aims to
- [Healthy Vision Month: Eye Strain and the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-healthy-vision-month-eye-strain-and-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - By Dr. Jerson Desiderio, Optometrist If you find yourself rubbing your eyes more than usual these days, you are not alone. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of our lives, including our eye health. Long hours spent in virtual meetings or online schooling has increased reports of eyestrain and it is taking a toll
- [Legacy Health Celebrates Lesbian Visibility Week](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-health-celebrates-lesbian-visibility-week/) - HOUSTON (April 26, 2021) – In observance of Lesbian Visibility Week, observed every April 26 to May 2 since 2008, Legacy Community Health recognizes our patients, employees, and volunteers who identify as lesbian and their contributions to society and culture, and highlight health issues in the community that we aim to address.
- [Dr. Tamisha Jones Promoted to Legacy Community Health’s New Senior Medical Director of Clinical Affairs](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/dr-tamisha-jones-promoted-to-legacy-community-healths-new-senior-medical-director-of-clinical-affairs/) - HOUSTON (April 14, 2021) – Legacy Community Health is excited to announce that Dr. Tamisha Jones has accepted a new position as Senior Medical Director of Clinical Affairs. In this new role, Dr. Jones will focus on oversight and alignment of the medical service lines and identifying collaborations to help improve health outcomes and the
- [Houston’s Largest Community Health Clinic Network Creates First Chief HR Position](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/houstons-largest-community-health-clinic-network-creates-first-chief-hr-position/) - HOUSTON (March 24, 2020) – Legacy Community Health, the largest FQHC in Texas, welcomes Vince Goodwine as its first Chief Human Resources Officer. The executive leadership position, which did not exist prior to Goodwine, was created to provide equitable and welcoming leadership to the health care agency’s HR department and 1,400-plus employees across Southeast Texas.
- [Celebrating Lesbian Visibility Week](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-celebrating-lesbian-visibility-week/) - Lesbian Visibility Week is observed each year on April 26 – May 2.
- [How to be Present in your Child’s Life](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-how-to-be-present-in-your-childs-life/) - As parents, we should be focused and present in the moments we have with our children. Yet what does that mean? It can be different for each parent or person.
- [You really can’t spoil a newborn](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-you-really-cant-spoil-a-newborn/) - By Dr. Teandra Gordon, LMFT-S, Clinical Director—School-Based Behavioral Health “Am I spoiling my newborn? It’s a worry that many parents have. Despite advice to the contrary from well-meaning relatives or friends, the truth is, it’s impossible to spoil a newborn. Giving hugs, kisses, closeness, and warmth provides children with the security they need to develop
- [Teaching your child “I Am Enough”](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-teaching-your-child-i-am-enough/) - By Dr. Teandra Gordon, LMFT-S, Senior Director of School-Based Behavioral Health "Am I enough? Do I matter?" These are the questions children ask when it comes to self-esteem. Is who I am enough to deserve love, success, life and joy? Believing “I am enough” is the foundation of life. A child’s answer to the question,
- [Fifth Disease: What Parents Need to Know](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-fifth-disease-what-parents-need-to-know/) - By Ashley Cockrell, Nurse Practitioner School-Based Manager Rosy cheeks are often associated with young children. While it may be a common characteristic of kids at play, it is also a symptom of a viral infection known as fifth disease. It gets its unusual name because it is the fifth of the five viral rash diseases
- [Vitamin D and Newborns: Is your Baby Getting Enough?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-vitamin-d-and-newborns-is-your-baby-getting-enough/) - By Ashley Cockrell, Nurse Practitioner School-Based Manager Is your baby getting enough vitamin D? It is a question that may take new parents by surprise when asked by their baby’s pediatrician. New moms are encouraged to breastfeed their babies for at least the first six months of life. While breast milk is considered the perfect
- [Mental Health Mondays: Back to School, Back to Anxiety](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-back-to-school-back-to-anxiety/) - The last days of summer vacation are coming to a close for students across the Houston area. Many will be headed back to school soon.
- [National Infant Immunization Week 2021](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-national-infant-immunization-week-2021/) - By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate As COVID-19 pandemic restrictions loosen across the country, it is important to continue to vaccinate your children. National Infant Immunization Week is April 24- May 1, 2021. This yearly observance highlights the importance of protecting children, two years and younger, from vaccine preventable diseases. Vaccines have drastically reduced infant deaths
- [Safely Enjoying Spring Weather](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/safely-enjoying-spring-weather/) - As the weather continues to warm up, our ageing community can keep active and healthy by soaking up the sun – or not!
- [Exciting Progress in the Development of an HIV Vaccine](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/exciting-progress-in-the-development-of-an-hiv-vaccine/) - Evidence suggests an upcoming vaccine trial looks promising.
- [Legacy Staff Demonstrate the Meaning of Public Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-staff-demonstrate-the-meaning-of-public-health/) - National Public Health Week is observed April 5–11, 2021.
- [Uniting Together For World Autism Awareness Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-uniting-for-world-autism-awareness-day/) - By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate Every year April 2 marks a day in which the world unites in one common goal—to raise awareness about autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The United Nations created World Autism Awareness Day in 2007 as a way to advocate for the rights of those living with autism. ASD refers to a
- [March 31 is International Day of Trans Visibility](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-march-31-is-international-day-of-trans-visibility/) - International Day of Trans Visibility honors the achievements and contributions of transgender individuals.
- [National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week is March 22 – 26](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-national-lgbtq-health-awareness-week-is-march-22-26/) - The annual observance shines a light on health inequities experienced by LGBTQ+ folk – and uplifts LGBTQ+ providers working to turn the tide.
- [Staying Hydrated as Texas Warms Back Up](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/staying-hydrated-as-texas-warms-back-up/) - Adults ages 65 and up have the highest hospital admission rates for dehydration.
- [Legacy Community Health Clinics Continue COVID-19 Safety Precautions after State Mask Mandate Lifted](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-clinics-continue-covid-19-safety-precautions-after-state-mask-mandate-lifted/) - HOUSTON & BEAUMONT, TX – (March 10, 2021) Legacy Community Health clinics will continue safety protocols to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and for the safety of patients and staff. Although the state no longer mandates masks to be worn, masks are still required along with social distancing, regular hand washing, and hand sanitizing
- [Celebrating Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-registered-dietitian-nutritionist-day/) - By Rita Zapien, Registered Dietitian Looking for guidance when it comes to your diet? Help may be as close as your nearest registered dietitian. Wednesday, March 10, 2021 is Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Day. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics created this day to celebrate the work that registered dietitian nutritionists do to improve the
- [March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV Awareness Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-march-10-is-national-women-and-girls-hiv-awareness-day/) - National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) is an annual observance that takes place on March 10.
- [National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-national-colorectal-cancer-awareness-month/) - By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 52,980 people will die this year in the United States from colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer often starts as abnormal tissue growth, or a polyp, within the lining of the colon or rectum. If left untreated
- [How FEMA Can Help You Recover After the Texas Freeze](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-how-fema-can-help-you-recover-after-the-texas-freeze/) - Seventy-seven Texas counties, including all in the Houston-Beaumont region, have been declared eligible for FEMA assistance following the winter storm. By Barrett White Last week’s winter storm was yet another 100-year event we have collectively experienced in the last few years. As fellow Texans who weathered the storm ourselves, Legacy sympathizes with and supports
- [National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-national-teen-dating-violence-awareness-and-prevention-month/) - By Carrie Hendrix, Director of Social Services February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, an observance created to help break the cycle of violence in teenagers. .According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 3 adolescents will experience some form of abuse in an intimate relationship before they
- [Is it safe to immunize my baby during the COVID-19 pandemic?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-is-it-safe-to-immunize-my-baby-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate During this time in which we are all focused on COVID-19 concerns, many parents are wondering if they should still vaccinate their babies. It’s an important question as the United States observes National Infant Immunization Week (April 25-May 2, 2020). The yearly observance highlights the importance of protecting children two
- [February is School-Based Health Care Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/february-is-school-based-health-care-month/) - Legacy clinics are co-located in 27 schools in the Houston region, serving hundreds of students across multiple service lines.
- [Brushing Up on your Children’s Dental Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-brushing-up-on-your-childrens-dental-health/) - By Dr. Amar Trivedi, Director of Dental Services February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Created by the American Dental Association (ADA), the event brings awareness to the importance of dental hygiene and oral health for children. Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in children and impacts even more kids than asthma. According
- [Tracking your child’s development: What does it all mean?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-tracking-your-childs-development-what-does-it-all-mean/) - By Dr. Tamisha Jones, Medical Director of Pediatrics From the moment your baby is born, you are closely watching him or her for every possible milestone. Is my son the right weight for his age? Why is my daughter’s head so big? Many parents can’t help but compare their little one’s growth and progress to
- [Legacy Honors the 22nd Annual Black HIV Awareness Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-honors-the-22nd-annual-black-hiv-awareness-day/) - February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Get a free rapid HIV test at select locations this Friday & Saturday to enter for a chance to win $100.
- [Managing Mental Health as We Remain at Home](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-managing-mental-health-as-we-remain-at-home/) - For nearly a year, we’ve endured social isolation, family stress, and job insecurity. How can we cope?
- [Ear Infections: A Big Deal for Small Ears](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-ear-infections-a-big-deal-for-small-ears/) - by Dr. Jessica Brown MD, MPH Ear infections are one of the most common illnesses doctors treat in children, especially during the cold weather months. Ear infections are notorious for making little ones miserable, as well as their parents. Though most common between the ages of 6 and 24 months, older children, as well as
- [Are you enrolled for 2021 ACA coverage?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-one-month-left-are-you-enrolled-for-2020-aca-coverage/) - Enrollment for 2021 runs from November 1, 2020 until December 15, 2020.
- [Legacy’s Little Readers Receives Hefty Donation from Ford](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacys-little-readers-receives-hefty-donation-from-ford/) - Ford Motor Company & Ford Latino donated 1,500 children’s books to Legacy’s childhood literacy program.
- [Legacy Honors World AIDS Day 2020](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-honors-world-aids-day-2020/) - Legacy’s annual observance will take place virtually this year.
- [Wellness Bar by Legacy Now Open in Montrose](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/wellness-bar-by-legacy-now-open-in-montrose/) - The new facility on Westheimer offers a list of preventative care services in a spa-like setting.
- [Legacy Honors Monica Roberts During Transgender Awareness Week](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-honors-monica-roberts-during-transgender-awareness-week/) - November 13 through November 19 is Transgender Awareness Week, followed by Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20.
- [At-Home HIV Testing Available Through Legacy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/at-home-hiv-testing-available-through-legacy/) - At-home testing is free, fast, easy, and discreet, and comes with the same patient navigation you get with an in-person visit.
- [Observing World Diabetes Day during the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-observing-world-diabetes-day-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - By Rita Zapien, MS RD LD CDCES November 14th marks World Diabetes Day (WDD), an event created to spread awareness about this all-too-common health condition. This year’s observance comes in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic, which poses new challenges for those living with the disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and
- [Medicare Enrollment for 2021 is Here](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-medicare-enrollment-for-2021-is-here/) - Medicare open enrollment for 2021 began October 15, 2020, and will end on December 7, 2020.
- [Wellness Bar by Legacy Offers Affordable Preventative Services in Spa-like Setting](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/wellness-bar-by-legacy-offers-affordable-preventative-services-in-spa-like-setting/) - In true innovative fashion, Legacy Community Health is unveiling a new approach to providing preventative services to the community.
- [Legacy Community Health Available for Comment on Revised Social Work Code of Conduct](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-available-for-comment-on-revised-social-work-code-of-conduct/) - Legacy Community Health, the largest community health center system in Texas, announced today its opposition to the State Board of Social Work Examiners’ revised code of conduct.
- [Intimate Partner Violence in the Work Place](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/intimate-partner-violence-in-the-work-place/) - When you are experiencing intentional pain from a person you love or you believe loves you, the experience can be shameful and paralyzing.
- [Legacy Recognizes National Latine HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, October 15](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-recognizes-national-latine-hiv-aids-awareness-day-october-15/) - The observance will be recognized by Legacy with free testing and a chance to win Amazon gift cards.
- [Intimate Partner Violence during the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-intimate-partner-violence-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - By Kristy Miller, LCSW-S, Clinic Social Worker Manager We have all heard the statistics, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the United States will experience Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) within their lifetime. However, when natural disasters, crises, epidemics, and now pandemics increase the very factors that lead to IPV, what does
- [COVID Quarantine Baby Boom? Likely Not, According to Legacy Community Health Data](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/covid-quarantine-baby-boom-likely-not-according-to-legacy-community-health-data/) - Legacy patient data shows an overall decrease in number of positive pregnancies conceived during local quarantine time period HOUSTON (October 5, 2020) – Houstonians were mostly home from mid-March through the end of April following local orders to Work Home, Stay Safe to prevent further spread of the novel coronavirus. While many found themselves with
- [October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-october-is-breast-cancer-awareness-month/) - The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2019 about 41,760 women in the United States will die from breast cancer.
- [Adolescent Health Initiative certification focuses on quality care for adolescents](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/adolescent-health-initiative-certification-focuses-on-quality-care-for-adolescents/) - Legacy Community Health Receives Gold Certification for Adolescent Health Service HOUSTON (September 29, 2020) – Legacy Community Health’s Montrose clinic has received a Gold-Level Certification as an Adolescent-Centered Environment. As defined by the Adolescent Health Initiative, Adolescent-Centered Environments are inclusive of, informed by, and responsive to the needs and values of adolescents. Adolescent-Centered Environments also
- [Legacy Honors National Gay Men’s HIV & AIDS Awareness Day with Community Events](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-honors-national-gay-mens-hiv-aids-awareness-day-with-community-events/) - Legacy locations in Houston and Beaumont will honor the observance with free testing and a chance to win a Visa gift card.
- [Legacy Community Health Partners with Galena Park ISD with Two In-School Pediatric Clinics](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-partners-with-galena-park-isd-with-two-in-school-pediatric-clinics/) - Pediatric, behavioral health services offered to PreK-12 students HOUSTON (September 2, 2020) – Legacy Community Health (Legacy), the largest federally qualified health center in Texas, has opened two clinics, one in each of two Galena Park I.S.D. campuses: North Shore Senior High School and Green Valley Elementary School. The clinics are a first-of-its-kind for Galena
- [Marijuana Use in Teens: Typical Risk-taking or Concerning Use?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/marijuana-use-in-teens-typical-risk-taking-or-concerning-use/) - As we work through the month of September, Legacy continues to recognize National Recovery Month.
- [Anxious Adolescents: Helping Teens Through the Ongoing Lockdown](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-anxious-adolescents-helping-teens-through-the-ongoing-lockdown/) - A recent study by the Rox Institute found that nearly 80% of adolescents studied reported feeling lonelier since the lockdown began.
- [You Can Build a Life You Don’t Want to Relapse From](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/you-can-build-a-life-you-dont-want-to-relapse-from/) - For the month of September, Legacy recognizes National Recovery Month.
- [Legacy Community Health to Open Four New School-Based Clinics in Houston](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-to-open-four-new-school-based-clinics-in-houston/) - Pediatric, behavioral health services offered to students at four additional YES Prep schools HOUSTON (August 21, 2020) – Legacy Community Health (Legacy), the largest federally qualified health center in Texas, will open new school-based clinics located inside of four YES Prep campuses, bringing the total number of Legacy school-based clinics to 27. For the first
- [Children’s Annual Checkups Improved during COVID-19 Summer Months, But Still Down 13%](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/childrens-annual-checkups-improved-during-covid-19-summer-months-but-still-down-13/) - Checkups for Children under 3 up by 6% over same month last year HOUSTON (August 17, 2020) – In support of National Immunization Awareness Month, the COVID-19 summer has shown positive trends for parents bringing in their children for their annual exams. Legacy Community Health compared the total number of well-child appointments to the same
- [Multi-symptom Inflammatory Syndrome: What Parents Need to Know](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-multi-symptom-inflammatory-syndrome-what-parents-need-to-know/) - Updated August, 10, 2020 By Dr. Tamisha Jones, Medical Director—Pediatrics As the world continues to deal with the effects of the COVID-19 virus, there is a rare but alarming condition related to the virus that has raised concerns for both parents and doctors. It is called multi-symptom inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) and can affect
- [Breastfeeding Your Baby: Help is Available](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/breastfeeding-your-baby-help-is-available/) - By Carolina Boyd When Ashley Minkeu gave birth to her son almost eight years ago, she quickly realized she needed help breastfeeding her baby. “I had significant pain each time my son latched on, and since I didn’t know if he was receiving enough milk from me, compared to the formula he was initially drinking,
- [Is It Allergies, the Flu or Coronavirus? How to Recognize Symptoms](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-is-it-allergies-the-flu-or-coronavirus-how-to-recognize-symptoms/) - With COVID-19 appearing in Houston at the end of flu season and the beginning of allergy season, how do we know the difference?
- [What is ‘social distancing’? How do I handle it?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-what-is-social-distancing-how-do-i-handle-it/) - With health officials across the country asking that we all practice ‘social distancing,’ the direction leaves many asking what that even means.
- [Legacy Community Health Clinics Remain Open during Stay Home-Work Safe Order](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-clinics-remain-open-during-stay-home-work-safe-order/) - COVID-19 Testing, Walk-In Appointments Continue HOUSTON, BEAUMONT (March 24, 2020) – In response to the shelter-in-place instituted by local government officials, Legacy Community Health clinics’ healthcare services remain available to the community. Testing for COVID-19 in separate satellite clinics will also continue, with their hours reflecting those of the brick-and-mortar building adjacent to them. Telemedicine
- [How to help your child feel more comfortable wearing a face mask](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-how-to-help-your-child-feel-more-comfortable-wearing-a-face-mask/) - By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate As cases of the coronavirus continues to surge in the Houston area, as well as the state of Texas, many of us are being asked to wear face masks every time we go out in public. That recommendation applies to children over the age of two. It can be very
- [COVID-19: Determining What is True or False when it Comes to Information](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-covid-19-determining-what-is-true-or-false-when-it-comes-to-information/) - News about COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, is changing quickly. At Legacy Community Health, we are closely addressing concerns about the virus. While there is a lot of good information available to the public, there is also a lot of confusion about what is true or what is false. Check out Legacy’s Chief Medical
- [Is there a COVID-19 Risk for Pregnant Women?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-covid19-risk-for-pregnant-women/) - By Carolina Boyd As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread across the globe, it has become important for everyone to take extra measures to stay safe. The coronavirus is especially concerning for pregnant women, many of whom wonder about potential risks from the virus. According to the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
- [Navigating the Trans Experience During Coronavirus/COVID-19](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-navigating-the-trans-experience-during-coronavirus-covid-19/) - The Transgender Education Network of Texas is offering guidance for transgender patients during the pandemic.
- [Feeding your baby during COVID-19 infant formula shortages](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/feeding-your-baby-during-covid-19-infant-formula-shortages/) - By Dr. Jessica Brown MD, MPH COVID-19 has increased stress and anxiety for families across our area. In addition to concerns about contracting the disease, many are stressed about running out of needed supplies like food, hand sanitizer or paper products. Now, reports of infant formula shortages are making many parents anxious and with good
- [Helping our children navigate the COVID-19 crisis](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/helping-our-children-navigate-the-covid-19-crisis/) - By Dr. Jessica Brown, MPH The world around us has shifted and things are vastly different than they were even just a few months ago. It is scary, I understand. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic affecting thousands of people, families are being asked to stay in their homes for extended periods of time. Thank you
- [Legacy Community Health encourages measles vaccination](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-community-health-encourages-measles-vaccination/) - Legacy Community Health, Texas’ largest community health system with 34 clinics, today encouraged parents to vaccinate their children against measles and to watch for signs or symptoms of measles infection. Five cases of the virus have been confirmed this week in Harris and surrounding counties. “Measles is an extremely contagious disease but is preventable with
- [Summertime is water safety time](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-summertime-is-water-safety-time/) - Summertime often means swim time for kids. Water brings a break from the heat, but it can also be a danger. Drowning is a top cause of injury death in the US.
- [Pregnancy to Pediatrics: Legacy's New Program for New Moms and Their Babies](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblogpregnancy-to-pediatrics-legacys-new-program-for-new-moms-and-their-babies/) - By Carolina Boyd The journey to parenthood can be both a joyous and stressful time for many women. To help our patients on that journey, Legacy launched a new initiative focusing on that crucial period when a woman finds she is pregnant, through her pregnancy and delivery, and the baby’s first year of life. The
- [Legacy Sees Dramatic Increase in COVID-19 Testing, Positive Rate in June](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-sees-dramatic-increase-in-covid-19-testing-positive-rate-in-june/) - COVID-related calls, tests causing longer wait times HOUSTON (July 1, 2020) – During the month of June, Legacy Community Health saw a marked increase in the number of COVID-19 tests and positive rates. While testing for the coronavirus remained steady through April and May, Legacy saw a peak during the week of June 15 testing
- [Legacy Survey Finds Children Missing Well Child Check-Ups and Vaccinations Due to COVID19](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-survey-finds-children-missing-well-child-check-ups-and-vaccinations-due-to-covid19/) - HOUSTON (June 29, 2020) – Legacy Community Health conducted an online survey among parents and guardians of pediatric patients between 04/27/2020 and 05/15/2020 following Harris County’s stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey was provided in English and Spanish to help understand potential barriers to care imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the stay-at-home
- [Legacy Celebrates Pride Month 2020](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-celebrates-pride-month-2020/) - Though the festivals are cancelled or postponed across the country, that doesn’t mean that the spirit of Pride itself has been shuttered.
- [Child Immunization Appointments Still Down 50% Post-COVID](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/child-immunization-appointments-still-down-50-post-covid/) - Pediatric Annual Visits for Children Over 3 Fall Drastically Below Normal in May HOUSTON (June 14, 2020) –As Legacy Community Health continues to track the rate of pediatric annual exams to ensure children are receiving their immunizations, a look at May’s visits showed a 50% decrease from the same month in 2019 for children over
- [Legacy Sees Dramatic Drop for Child Immunization Appointments in Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-sees-dramatic-drop-for-child-immunization-appointments-in-wake-of-covid-19-pandemic-2/) - Pediatric Medical Director Dr. Tamisha Jones Sounds Alarm, Pleads with Parents of Infants to Adhere to Vaccination Schedule HOUSTON (April 24, 2020) – With the increased anxiety from the novel coronavirus, including the economic shutdown and government restrictions on social gatherings, many parents are actively choosing to miss their child’s annual wellness exam. At Legacy
- [Legacy Community Health Sees Nearly 60% Rise in Applications for HIV/AIDS Medication Program during COVID](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-sees-nearly-60-rise-in-applications-for-hiv-aids-medication-program-during-covid/) - Temporary Changes in State Requirements Help Patients Get Extra Month of Medications
- [Telemedicine Use Rises Sharply by Legacy Community Health Patients](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/telemedicine-use-rises-sharply-by-legacy-community-health-patients/) - New Policies on Masks, Social Distancing, Limits on Non-Patient Visitors Now in Effect HOUSTON, BEAUMONT (May 12, 2020) – Since mid-March when Texas Governor Abbott signed a waiver to allow telemedicine for patients covered by state health programs like Medicaid, Legacy Community Health’s telemedicine program has jumped to account for nearly 40% of all appointments
- [Legacy Community Health Now Offering Online Vision Appointments for Existing Patients](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-now-offering-online-vision-appointments-for-existing-patients/) - Legacy vision specialists available via telehealth for limited services HOUSTON (April 20, 2020) –Legacy Community Health now offers remote vision appointments via telehealth – which Legacy is calling TeleVision – for a limited list of services during the COVID-19 pandemic. While in-person vision exams are not possible at this time, existing patients can video- or
- [Legacy Clinics in Fifth Ward, Southwest Houston Launch New Way to Test Sick Kids during Pandemic](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-clinics-in-fifth-ward-southwest-houston-launch-new-way-to-test-sick-kids-during-pandemic/) - Patients Must Complete Tele-visit Before Accessing Drive-Thru Visits HOUSTON (April 9, 2020) – Legacy Community Health clinics in Southwest Houston (6441 High Star) and Fifth Ward (3811 Lyons Ave.) have redesigned operations for younger patients ages 17 and under who fall ill. After seeing a provider through Legacy’s recently launched Virtual Pediatric Clinic, some patients
- [COVID-19 Testing Now Available at ALL Legacy Community Health Clinics](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/covid-19-testing-now-available-at-all-legacy-community-health-clinics/) - Current Conditions for Testing Remain
- [Legacy Community Health Opens Virtual Pediatric Clinic in Wake of COVID-19](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-opens-virtual-pediatric-clinic-in-wake-of-covid-19/) - Pediatric staff ready to help children with sick, well, behavioral health appointments HOUSTON (March 30, 2020) – Beginning today, Legacy Community Health is offering remote pediatric appointments, including for pediatric behavioral health, through Legacy’s new Virtual Pediatric Clinic. Specifically targeting new and existing patients ages 0-17 in the Houston area, the program will allow sick
- [Legacy Community Health Updates Conditions for Coronavirus/COVID-19 Tests](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-updates-conditions-for-coronavirus-covid-19-tests/) - People with chronic illness, showing symptoms can be tested HOUSTON, BEAUMONT (March 23, 2020) – Based on the CDC’s updated COVID screening criteria, Legacy Community Health is now offering testing to anyone with a chronic illness or underlying condition that results in a suppressed immune system who is also exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. Underlying conditions
- [Legacy Awarded with 2020 Ending the HIV Epidemic-Primary Care HIV Prevention (PCHP) Grant](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-awarded-with-2020-ending-the-hiv-epidemic-primary-care-hiv-prevention-pchp-grant/) - Legacy Community Health is one of 11 health centers in Texas to be awarded the funding MONTROSE, HOUSTON –The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded Legacy Community Health as one of this year’s recipients of their Ending the HIV Epidemic-Primary Care HIV Prevention (PCHP) Award. The award is in the form of a
- [Legacy Community Health Opens New Clinic in Southwest Houston](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-opens-new-clinic-in-southwest-houston/) - HOUSTON – (December 15, 2019) – Legacy Community Health (Legacy), the largest nonprofit community clinic system in Texas, today opened to the public its new clinic in the Gulfton/Sharpstown area of southwest Houston. The nearly 33,000 square-foot campus combines patient health care, education, pharmacy, and social services into a one-stop-shop for patients.
- [National Men’s Health Week: Getting Men to see their Doctors](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-national-mens-health-week-getting-men-to-see-their-doctors/) - Legacy’s Drs. Larry Caesar and Mark Levine discuss why men need to stop skipping their doctor visits This week is National Men’s Health Week and we’re using the observance to encourage men to take steps to better health. The purpose of Men’s Health Week is to heighten awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early
- [Legacy Celebrates the LGBTQ+ Community May 17](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-celebrates-the-lgbtq-community-may-17/) - May 17 is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia.
- [Sobriety in the Age of Staying-At-Home](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-sobriety-in-the-age-of-staying-at-home/) - Twelve-step programs are the cornerstone of balanced mental health for many struggling with alcohol use. When you can’t gather, how do you coalesce among peers?
- [Legacy Honors Lesbian Visibility Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-honors-lesbian-visibility-day/) - Sunday, April 26 is Lesbian Visibility Day, 2020.
- [Defeating Diabetes Month: How to Reduce Your Risk](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-defeating-diabetes-month-how-to-reduce-your-risk/) - By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate The month of April has been designated Defeat Diabetes Month. This year, with most of us focused on the COVID-19 pandemic, it is especially important to remember how dangerous diabetes can be. In fact, chronic conditions like diabetes, can make people more vulnerable to infections, leading to serious consequences. According
- [April 18 is National Transgender HIV Testing Day. Do you know your status?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-april-18-is-national-transgender-hiv-testing-day-do-you-know-your-status/) - Eliminating the stigma begins with knowing your status.
- [Teen Health Week: Senior Check-Out](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-teen-health-week-senior-check-out/) - Legacy puts high school seniors at the helm of their health care as they set off for the real world.
- [Teen Health Week: Legacy Comes to You](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-teen-health-week-legacy-comes-to-you/) - Legacy clinics are co-located in 21 schools in the Houston region, serving hundreds of students across multiple service lines – and now online.
- [Legacy is still your home for medical care.](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-is-still-your-home-for-medical-care/) - There is much confusion in these times, but Legacy wants you to know that you’re still welcome.
- [Legacy Opens Telehealth Option for Pediatric Behavioral Health Patients](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-opens-telehealth-option-for-pediatric-behavioral-health-patients/) - By Carolina Boyd As the world deals with the uncertainty of COVID-19, many parents and their children are overwhelmed by the anxiety that comes from the unknown. But concern about accessing behavioral health does not have to be an issue for families struggling during this time. Legacy Community Health has launched telehealth services for our
- [Serving our pediatric patients during times of uncertainty](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-serving-our-pediatric-patients-during-times-of-uncertainty/) - By Carolina Boyd COVID-19 has uprooted daily routines and increased concerns for parents when it comes to keeping their children healthy and safe. That is why it is more important than ever to stay current on your child’s medical appointments. Legacy Community Health wants parents to know that we are here for them and their
- [Coronavirus: What You Need to Know](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-novel-coronavirus-what-you-need-to-know/) - The virus is related to the MERS and SARS viruses, but is thought to be a new strain.
- [Dealing with a Urinary Tract Infection](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-dealing-with-a-urinary-tract-infection/) - For women, the chance of developing a urinary tract infection is high. Women have shorter urethras, which allow bacteria quick access to the bladder.
- [Walk with a Doc Provides Comfortable Environment for Health Questions](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-walk-with-a-doc-provides-comfortable-environment-for-health-questions/) - Every second and fourth Saturday, Legacy physician Dr. Amelia Averyt takes Houston’s southeast side on a walk in the park while answering their health Q’s.
- [The importance of the well-woman exam](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-the-importance-of-the-well-woman-exam/) - By Dr. Vian Nguyen, Chief Medical Officer We all know how important exercise and diet are when it comes to living a healthy life. However, many of us forget the role of regular check-ups in staying healthy. For women, that means a well-woman exam. A general well-woman exam gives women an opportunity to discuss their
- [February is School-Based Health Care Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-february-is-school-based-health-care-month/) - Legacy clinics are co-located in 19 schools in the Houston region, serving hundreds of students across multiple service lines.
- [Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: When Cramps Signal a Bigger Problem](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-pelvic-inflammatory-disease-when-cramps-signal-a-bigger-problem/) - By Dr. Wendi Monthy, Medical Director of OB/GYN It is not uncommon for women to experience pelvic pain during their lifetime. Sometimes it can be as common as menstrual cramps, but it can also be as serious as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID); an infection of a woman’s reproductive organs. PID is often a complication of
- [Legacy Honors the 21st Annual Black HIV Awareness Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-honors-the-21st-annual-black-hiv-awareness-day/) - The day is observed annually on February 7. This year’s theme is, “We’re in this together.”
- [National Wear Red Day: One Woman’s Journey from Cardiac Arrest](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-national-wear-red-day-one-womans-journey-from-cardiac-arrest/) - By Carolina Boyd Friday is National Wear Red Day at Legacy Community Health. It’s likely you will see many others wearing red today to support and raise awareness for women’s heart health. For Legacy’s Revenue Cycle Management Director Devona Jackson, every day is a chance to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease. On May 31, 2018,
- [Cervical Health Awareness Month and the Importance of Regular Screenings](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-cervical-health-awareness-month-and-the-importance-of-regular-screenings/) - By Dr. Wendi Monthy, Legacy Medical Director of OB/GYN Every year almost 13,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer. January has been designated Cervical Health Awareness Month by Congress to raise awareness about the role regular screenings play in cervical health. Cervical cancer used to be one of the most common
- [Connecting Communities to Care: Representing Legacy at UH Health Conference](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-connecting-communities-to-care-representing-legacy-at-uh-health-conference/) - Felicia Latson, LCSW-S, discussed social determinants of health at University of Houston’s first Health: A Call to Action conference on January 31, 2020.
- [Legacy’s Patient Story Program Comes to Baytown](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacys-patient-story-program-comes-to-baytown/) - If you are a Legacy patient at our Baytown clinic, we want to hear from you. On Saturday, February 15, 2020, Legacy will host its Patient Story Program at our Baytown Clinic, providing patients with FREE family photos, or business head shots, as a “thank you” for sharing your Legacy success story. At Legacy, we
- [Understanding Medicine Management](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-understanding-medicine-management/) - Medications are a part of ageing. But management of medications doesn’t have to be complicated or intimidating.
- [Houston Chronicle ‘Top Fitness Instructor’ on tackling resolutions](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-houston-chronicle-top-fitness-instructor-on-tackling-resolutions/) - Legacy’s Felicia Sexton was recently named among the Top Fitness Instructors by the Houston Chronicle. If fitness is on your resolution list, Sexton has advice.
- [Teaching your children personal hygiene skills](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teaching-your-children-personal-hygiene-skills/) - By Dr. Tamisha Jones, Medical Director of Pediatrics The winter months are often synonymous with the cold and flu season. Teaching your children personal hygiene will help them to stay healthy as well as ward off illnesses this time of year. It’s never too early to begin teaching your little ones the importance of good
- [Save the Date: 2020 Legacy HIV Day in our Nation’s Capital](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-save-the-date-2020-legacy-hiv-day-in-our-nations-capital/) - By Carolina Boyd The New Year brings a first for Legacy Community Health. Texas’ largest Federally Qualified Health Center is hosting its first-ever HIV Day in Washington, DC on March 29-31, 2020. The event is being held in conjunction with AIDS United’s AIDSWatch 2020. Three Legacy patients will be selected to attend the event through
- [Taking your folic acid in 2020](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-taking-your-folic-acid-in-2020/) - By Carolina Boyd The New Year is starting off with a reminder for women to take their folic acid. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the March of Dimes have partnered together for National Folic Acid Awareness Week (Jan. 5-11, 2020). Folic acid is a B-vitamin that is necessary for proper
- [Today is National HIV Testing Day. Do you know your status?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-today-is-national-hiv-testing-day-do-you-know-your-status/) - Eliminating the stigma begins with knowing your status.
- [What you need to know about Croup](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-what-you-need-to-know-about-croup/) - By Carolina Boyd Croup is one of the most common respiratory illnesses to send young children to the hospital. Also known as laryngotracheitis, this upper airway infection causes swelling around the voice box and windpipe, which can block a child’s ability to breathe. Children between 3 months and 5 years of age are most at
- [New Legacy Southwest Clinic Is Open for Business!](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-new-legacy-southwest-clinic-is-open-for-business/) - After a media preview on December 12, the new Legacy Southwest opened its doors to the public on Sunday the 15th.
- [What permanent post-pregnancy body changes to expect](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-what-permanent-post-pregnancy-body-changes-to-expect/) - It’s no secret that a woman’s body changes after pregnancy. Issues like postpartum weight gain, breast sensitivity and constipation usually go away in the months and year following the birth of a baby. What can be surprising for new mothers to learn is that there are many permanent body changes that follow a pregnancy. Here
- [Is geriatric home care right for you?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-is-geriatric-home-care-right-for-you/) - Home care can assist with light housework, companionship, transportation, meal preparation, and medication reminders – among other things.
- [SIX DAYS LEFT: Are you enrolled for 2020 ACA coverage?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-six-days-left-are-you-enrolled-for-2020-aca-coverage/) - Enrollment for 2020 runs from November 1, 2019 until December 15, 2019.
- [Seven Myths about the Flu Vaccine](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-seven-myths-about-the-flu-vaccine/) - By Kimberly Cooper, Occupational Health and Infection Control Nurse This week marks National Influenza Vaccination week. This event was created by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in 2005 to highlight the importance of getting vaccinated for the flu. Despite various efforts to get people vaccinated, many myths remain about the flu vaccine. We are
- [Surviving the Holiday Eating Season](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-surviving-the-holiday-eating-season/) - By Sean Barrett, Registered Dietitian Beginning with Halloween all the way through New Year’s Day, ‘tis the season for holiday eating. This time of year provides us with many opportunities to gather with family, friends or co-workers and most of these gatherings revolve around food. The holiday food environment can be especially daunting to patients
- [November is National Diabetes Awareness Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-november-is-national-diabetes-awareness-month/) - By Carolina Boyd November is a month in which we become more aware of the things and people in our lives that make us thankful. This month is also Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to bring awareness to diabetes, one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. According to the
- [Shining the spotlight on Preterm Labor: National Prematurity Awareness Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-shining-the-spotlight-on-preterm-labor-national-prematurity-awareness-month/) - By Carolina Boyd Pregnancy is a time of joy for many expectant moms. But for those who experience complications during pregnancy, it can lead to the heartache of preterm labor. November is National Prematurity Awareness Month, a time to focus on this maternal and infant health crisis. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), one
- [Legacy Honors Transgender Day of Remembrance](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-honors-transgender-day-of-remembrance/) - November 13 through November 19 is Transgender Awareness Week, followed by Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20.
- [One Month Left: Are you enrolled for Obamacare 2020?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-one-month-left-are-you-enrolled-for-obamacare-2020/) - Enrollment for 2020 runs from November 1, 2019 until December 15, 2019.
- [Getting ready for this year’s flu season](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-getting-ready-for-this-years-flu-season/) - By Carolina Boyd If you’ve been to the doctor lately, chances are your health care provider has asked if you’ve gotten a flu shot yet. There is good reason for that. The flu virus is most active during the fall and winter months. Flu season usually begins in October and peaks between December and February,
- [What to expect during Perimenopause](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-what-to-expect-when-during-perimenopause/) - By Carolina Boyd Women know that at some point in their lives their menstrual periods will come to an end. This is known as menopause and it marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. However, there is another transitional time—leading up to menopause—called perimenopause that will bring rapid changes to their bodies. On average,
- [What you can do if your child is not talking yet](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-what-you-can-do-if-your-child-is-not-talking-yet/) - By Dr. Larry Caesar, Pediatrician Hearing your baby say “mama” or “dada” for the first time is a highly anticipated moment for you as parents. Prior to this, your baby has used crying, cooing and babbling to get your attention and for social interaction. Having a baby or toddler who does not talk as anticipated
- [Legacy Recognizes National Domestic Violence Awareness Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-recognizes-national-domestic-violence-awareness-month/) - October marks National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We take this time to celebrate survivors, remember victims, and educate ourselves on this important issue.
- [With Legacy’s ‘Best Pharmacy’ Win, We Celebrate PrEP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-with-legacys-best-pharmacy-win-we-celebrate-prep/) - Legacy Community Health thanks OutSmart Magazine for our 2019 Gayest and Greatest Awards for Best Pharmacy and Best Community Health Services Provider.
- [Coming up with a Pre-Pregnancy Plan](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-coming-up-with-a-pre-pregnancy-plan/) - By Carolina Boyd If you have decided you are ready to start a family or if you are still thinking about one day becoming a mom, it is not too soon to start planning for pregnancy. Focusing on your health before you conceive will increase your chances of having a healthy baby. It is important
- [How to keep your little ghosts and goblins safe this Halloween](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-how-to-keep-your-little-ghosts-and-goblins-safe-this-halloween/) - By Carolina Boyd Halloween is one of the most fun times of the year for children. From candy to costumes to trick-or-treating, there is a lot to entertain but also possibly harm your little ghosts and goblins. But don’t fright, there are plenty of things parents can do to keep this holiday from becoming a
- [Medicare Enrollment for 2020 is Here](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-medicare-enrollment-for-2020-is-here/) - Medicare open enrollment for 2020 begins October 15, 2019, and will end on December 7, 2019
- [Staying safe on the road: The importance of child car seat safety](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-staying-safe-on-the-road-the-importance-of-child-car-seat-safety/) - One of the most important responsibilities parents have is to keep their children safe. Part of that duty involves being mindful of child passenger safety.
- [Affordable Diabetes Care in Your Own Backyard](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-affordable-diabetes-care-in-your-own-backyard/) - For people living with diabetes, the volley of costs is no game. Access to insulin means life or death for many diabetics.
- [Is it a lapse in memory, or cognitive impairment? Recognizing the signs as you age](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-geriatric-cognitive-impairment/) - Forgetfulness is a normal sign of ageing and can happen to anyone. But what happens when the problem is actually something more than that?
- [The impact of sleep issues on a woman’s health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-the-impact-of-sleep-issues-on-a-womans-health/) - By Carolina Boyd Sleepless nights are all too common for the estimated 40 million Americans who suffer from sleep disorders. It is an especially difficult situation for women who, according to the National Sleep Foundation, are more likely than men to struggle with sleep. Hormonal changes during menstrual cycles, pregnancy and menopause affect how well
- [Invisible Women: A Legacy of Lesbian Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-invisible-women-a-legacy-of-lesbian-health/) - Though lesbians have largely the same health concerns as their straight counterparts, there are differences which often go overlooked in health care.
- [Healthy Child, Healthy Future: Preventing Childhood Obesity](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-healthy-child-healthy-future-preventing-childhood-obesity/) - By Latisha Hull, MPH Candidate—Intern, Public Health Services September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Childhood obesity is often named one of the most serious health issues of the 21st century. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that nearly 1 in 5 school-aged children in the United States is obese. The
- [Managing Irregular Menstrual Periods](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-managing-irregular-menstrual-periods/) - Many women get their period on a regular monthly basis. It is not uncommon to develop irregular menstrual periods during the course of a woman’s life.
- [The HIV fight has changed. A new generation of activists is here.](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-the-hiv-fight-has-changed/) - One was an activist at the height of the crisis. One continues the fight today. We sat them down to discuss the role of the activist, then and now.
- [Getting your kids back to sleep for the new school year](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-getting-your-kids-back-to-sleep-for-the-new-school-year/) - By Carolina Boyd As the summer break winds down and kids are returning back to school, it is essential to make sure they are getting enough sleep. A good night’s sleep is crucial for the learning process. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children between the ages of 6 to 12 need between 9
- [The Houston Homeless Crisis: Legacy collecting donations throughout August](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-the-houston-homeless-crisis-legacy-collecting-donations-in-honor-of-health-center-week-throughout-august/) - The homeless population in Houston has dropped since 2011. Collaborations between Legacy, The Montrose Center, and Healthcare for the Homeless are essential.
- [Legacy Launches a Redesigned Website Homepage for Enhanced Experience](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-launches-a-redesigned-website-homepage-for-enhanced-experience/) - The new site is designed to help drive online visitors to important info faster, to highlight more resources and programs, and to enhance the mobile experience.
- [Back-to-school vaccinations for your kids](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-back-to-school-vaccinations-for-your-kids/) - The first day of school is fast approaching. Does your back-to-school checklist include getting your kids up to date on their immunizations?
- [Legacy Launches Drive-Time FM Radio Show](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-launches-drive-time-fm-radio-show/) - We are debuting a weekly radio program on health policy and politics on Houston's 90.1FM beginning April 5. The show is called “The Pulse: Heartbeat of a Healthy Houston" and will air every Tuesday from 4:30-5:00 p.m. “Health care is one of those few kitchen-table issues, below the economy and terrorism, that Americans are consistently
- [National Nutrition Month Recipes - Ants on a Log](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/ants-on-a-log-national-nutrition-month/) - Ingredients: Celery sticks Raisins peanut butter Instructions: Cut celery sticks into 2 inch pieces Place peanut butter on bottom side of celery stick Place raisins on top of peanut butter Ingredientes: Apio Pasas Crema de cacahuate Instrucciones: Cortar el apio en trozos rectangulares Agrega una cucharadita de crema de cacahuate sobre cada trozo de apio
- [National Nutrition Month Recipes – Rice Cake Snacks](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/national-nutrition-month-recipes-rice-cake-snacks/) - Ingredients: 1 Brown rice cakes (you can find it the the bread and tortilla aisle) ¼ avocado ½ small tomato, sliced Salt and pepper to taste or 1 Brown rice cake 1 tablespoon of peanut butter ¼ of banana, sliced Instructions: Spread avocado onto brown rice cake Top it with tomato slices and add a
- [Blueberry Spinach Breakfast Smoothie - National Nutrition Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blueberry-spinach-breakfast-smoothie-national-nutrition-month/) - Ingredients: 3 tablespoons old fashioned oats 1 cup fresh spinach 1 cup frozen blueberries ½ cup plain greek yogurt ¾ cup milk (preference 1% or skim) 1/8 tsp cinnamon (optional) Instructions: Place oats in a blender and blend for about 30 seconds until finely chopped. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth, 1-2 minutes
- [Chicken Tostada - National Nutrition Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/chicken-tostada-national-nutrition-month/) - Ingredients: 1 package baked tostadas 1 Rotisserie Chicken- skin off 1 can of fat free refried beans 1 avocado 1-2 cups of chopped tomatoes 2-3 cups shredded lettuce 2-3 Limes ½ cup chopped green onion 1 cilantro bunch, chopped. Cumin, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste Panela cheese (queso fresco) Salsa (optional) Instructions:
- [Mental Health Mondays: Finding Joy After Tragedy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/mental-health-mondays-finding-joy-after-tragedy/) - “Mental Health Mondays” is a new, Legacy Community Health series focused on behavioral health.
- [Lunes de Salud Mental: Encontrar Gozo después de una Tragedia](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/lunes-de-salud-mental-encontrar-gozo-despues-de-una-tragedia/) - “Mental Health Mondays” is a new, Legacy Community Health series focused on behavioral health.
- [Legacy Pharmacy Montrose is now open](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-pharmacy-montrose-is-now-open/) - By India Ogazi Today, Legacy Community Health opened its new, state-of-the-art pharmacy at its flagship Montrose location. The new pharmacy is open to Legacy patients and the public. Using the latest technology, Legacy Pharmacy offers a full range of services, including: Filling prescriptions Prescription delivery One-on-one medication counseling Smoking cessation Health coaching Immunizations Legacy Pharmacy
- [What is Preeclampsia?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-what-is-preeclampsia/) - Dr. Nguyen, Director of OB-GYN Services Preeclampsia is one of the most serious complications during pregnancy. Preeclampsia is high blood pressure during pregnancy or soon after delivery, which can cause seizures, kidney and liver damage, and in some cases, death. It’s on the rise in Texas and the leading cause of maternal deaths worldwide.
- [Why Vaccines Matter](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-pediatric-vaccine-schedule/) - Vaccines matter more than you know. Print this vaccine schedule to keep up with your kid’s immunizations. Immunization Schedule for Children & Adolescents Aged 18 Years or Younger Call Legacy Community Health at 832-548-5000 to schedule your child’s vaccine or checkup.
- [PrEP: A Game changer in HIV Prevention](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/prep-a-game-changer-in-hiv-prevention/) - In America, new HIV-infection rates continuing to rise in many at-risk communities, prevention is the key in getting to zero new HIV infections. A new option in HIV prevention is pre-exposure prophylaxis, also known as PrEP. PrEP is a powerful HIV prevention tool that, when combined with other prevention methods, can greatly reduce a person’s
- [The Beginning of the End of HIV/AIDS in Houston](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/the-beginning-of-the-end-of-hivaids-in-houston/) - Legacy is pleased to announce the first-ever END of HIV/AIDS campaign for the City of Houston (#get2zero). The end is in sight. Last year, we applied for and received an AIDS United and Ford Foundation HIV/AIDS (REACH) grant, which supports the improvement of HIV/AIDS-focused policy and advocacy activities at community-based organizations in nine southern states.
- [Legacy's Little Readers](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacys-little-readers/) - “You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book!” – Dr. Seuss At Legacy, we believe kids should be healthy in body and mind, and our pediatric providers are treating both when our youngest patients (6 months – 5 years old) come in for well- child visits.
- [Sounding the Alarm on Zika Inaction in Washington](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/sounding-the-alarm-on-zika-inaction-in-washington/) - Last week, Legacy jumped into advocacy on Zika virus funding on behalf of our patients. CEO Katy Caldwell sent letters to members of Congress urging them to stop dragging their feet on funding for the Zika virus, which is the mosquito-borne virus causing severe birth defects in thousands of infants in Latin America. It’s just
- [LGBT Health Awareness Week Focuses on Whole Health & Mind](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/lgbt-health-awareness-week-focuses-on-whole-health-mind/) - by Russell Etherton, Community Relations Manager, Legacy Community Health This week is LGBT Health Awareness, which is celebrated around the country by organizations and groups, community advocates, and elected officials. The annual event is in its 14th year and is focusing its efforts on whole health and mind. Individuals within the LGBT community are disproportionally
- [Vaccines Can Save Your Baby’s Life](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/vaccines-can-save-your-babys-life/) - by Dr. Tamisha Jones, Medical Director of Pediatrics As parents, we make sure that our children are buckled safely into their car seats for every ride. We ensure their bottles are warm and that they are dressed appropriately when the weather is cold. Many of us have been in car accidents big and small. We
- [The Pulse Podcast - Judge Ed Emmett on Medicaid Expansion; Texas Tribune's Edgar Walters on Zika and the Presidential Election](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/the-pulse-judge-ed-emmett-medicaid/) - Introducing Legacy’s “The Pulse” podcast on health care politics and policy! Our weekly podcasts are as they aired live on the radio on KPFT 90.1 Houston, every Tuesday at 4:30 pm. If you didn’t get a chance to tune in to our inaugural show yesterday, you can listen below on SoundCloud. Our first show’s guests
- [Dr. Barnes, Chief Medical Officer of Legacy, Receives YWCA Honor](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/dr-barnes-chief-medical-officer-of-legacy-receives-ywca-honor/) - The YWCA released their 2016 honorable nominations this past week regarding Houston’s Outstanding Women. These nominations recognize immense leadership in fields throughout Houston and our very own Dr. Ann Barnes was one of the recipients. The Houston Chronicle profiled the nominees this week and offered their congratulations to all the winners. Dr. Barnes will be
- [Speaking Out for National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/speaking-out-for-national-youth-hiv-aids-awareness-day/) - April 10 is National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day. This is a day to call attention to how young people are impacted by HIV. The day also serves to rally youth, parents, educators and elected officials to discuss and begin making changes in how young people are educated about sexual health. Advocate and supporter,
- [Adolescent Development: An Overview of the Growth of Teenagers](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/adolescent-development-an-overview-of-the-growth-of-teenagers/) - by Dr. Jennifer Feldmann There is a myth that teenagers are angry, rash, sullen trouble makers who dislike their parents. As an adolescent medicine specialist, I find this stereotype to be inaccurate; I love teenagers. In fact, 80+% of teenagers make it through adolescence without significant conflict or pathology. To appreciate teenagers for all their marvelous
- [The Pulse Radio - The Honorable Dr. Alma Allen on Connecting Health and Literacy; Dept. of Health's Marlene McNeese on Turnaround Houston and Fighting HIV Incidences](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/the-pulse-radio-the-honorable-dr-alma-allen-on-connecting-health-and-literacy-dept-of-healths-marlene-mcneese-on-turnaround-houston-and-fighting-hiv-incidences/) - On this week's episode, we talk with Rep. Dr. Alma Allen about the link between health and literacy in children, as well as her interest in the HISD Superintendent position. Joining us from the City of Houston Department of Health and Human Services, HIV/STD Bureau Chief, Marlene McNeese, discusses Mayor Turner's pilot initiative - Turnaround
- [Trump flips back and forth on health care stance](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/trump-flips-back-and-forth-on-health-care-stance/) - By: Brianna DAlessio South, Marketing Specialist Over the weekend, the New York Times looked at Donald Trump’s various positions he has on health care. He has flipped between a “full repeal of Obamacare” but then claims, “everybody’s got to be covered.” As former administrator of Medicare and Medicaid Gail Wilensky, points out, “If you repeal
- [Zika Virus Transmitted through Sexual Intercourse, CDC Confirms](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/zika-virus-transmitted-through-sexual-intercourse-cdc-confirms/) - By: Brianna DAlessio South, Marketing Specialist The CDC has confirmed a case of the Zika virus through sexual transmission between two men in Dallas. One of the men had recently traveled to Venezuela before returning to the states. His symptoms included fever, rash, and pinkeye; less than a week later his partner experienced the same
- [The Pulse: Medical Marijuana Legalization](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/the-pulse-medical-marijuana-legalization/) - On The Pulse this week, we discuss marijuana legalization and medicinal benefits with Heather Fazio, the Texas Political Director for the Marijuana Policy Foundation and CBDOil with Stephanie Fokas, board chair for the Epilepsy Foundation of Texas. Discover where support for legalization is coming from and hear more from advocates of how this could be so
- [First Legacy Patient Tests Positive for Zika as Houston Flooding Sure to Boost Mosquito Population](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/first-legacy-patient-tests-positive-for-zika-as-houston-flooding-sure-to-boost-mosquito-population/) - Health center re-issues advisory to its patients. And to Congress. HOUSTON – Legacy Community Health, one of the nation’s largest community health centers, today announced its first patient, a pregnant woman, testing positive for Zika virus. The woman had lived in El Salvador, where the virus is widespread, prior to coming to the U.S. earlier this year,
- [The Story of the Live Oak Trees](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/the-story-of-the-live-oak-trees/) - When Legacy Community Health purchased the land that would eventually become the home of the Montrose Clinic, three majestic, giant oak trees lived on the property. Arborists told us this trio of grand, old oaks had sprouted from the ground nearly a century ago, growing along with Houston’s rapid, city-wide expansion, population explosion and cultural
- [The Pulse: Anti-LGBT "Religious Freedom" Legislation, Zika Virus Update in Houston and more](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/the-pulse-anti-lgbt-religious-freedom-legislation-zika-virus-update-in-houston-and-more/) - On The Pulse this week, we dig into the the following headlines: - Chuck Smith, CEO of Equality Texas, discusses "religious freedom" legislation - Legacy's Dr. Ann Barnes, Chief Medical Officer, updates listeners on the pregnant woman in Houston who tested positive for Zika - Kathy Bilnoski of Faithful Paws talks about using mans best
- [Legacy Awarded New $25,000 Grant](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-awarded-new-25000-grant/) - Legacy was recently the recipient of a $25,000 grant from Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, one of the nation's leading HIV/AIDS grant-making organizations, for HIV/AIDS advocacy work in Houston. Broadway Cares has been a longtime supporter of our work, and we are more than grateful for their generosity. Earlier this year, we launched the End New Diagnoses
- [Legacy's James Lee Appointed to Mayor Turner's Hispanic Advisory Board](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacys-james-lee-appointed-to-mayor-turners-hispanic-advisory-board/) - James Lee, Public Affairs Specialist at Legacy, was just appointed to Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Hispanic Advisory Board. The board serves as a liaison between the Hispanic community and the Mayor and is responsible for providing policy recommendations to advance the social, economic and political issues of Hispanics in Houston. Previously, under former Mayor Annise Parker,
- [The Medical Case Against Religious Freedom Legislation in Texas](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/the-medical-case-against-religious-freedom-legislation-in-texas/) - By Kevin Nix, Senior Director of Communications It looks like Texas might be the next frontier in the coordinated southern strategy to pass religious freedom laws. And medical providers here could be swept up into the debate. Texas has had a strong religious freedom law on the books since 1999, but it’s possible any policy
- [The Pulse: "Religious Freedom" Bills and Sexual Assault Awareness Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/the-pulse-religious-freedom-bills-and-sexual-assault-awareness-month/) - On The Pulse this week, we discuss the impact of the “religious freedom” laws on mental health professionals, that could allow them to turn patients in need away based on the professionals' beliefs. Will Francis of the National Association of Social Workers - Texas joins us for this conversation. In case you missed it, April was Sexual
- [Legacy Donation Tips “Big Give Houston” Over the $100K Mark](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-donation-tips-big-give-houston-over-the-100k-mark/) - Legacy donors who joined in the whirlwind of Big Give Houston excitement the past two days made it possible to reach the organizer’s goal of raising $100,000 for Houston area non-profits. At 7:48PM on May 4, BGH posted on Facebook that overall contributions for the day were approaching $100K. At this point, the website was
- [LA Times Article on National Zika Response Raises Concerns for Houston](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/la-times-article-on-national-zika-response-raises-concerns-for-houston/) - By Kevin Nix, Sr. Director of Communications The LA Times published an article "Zika’s coming, and there’s not enough money for another health emergency" yesterday highlighting the growing concern around Zika. The piece looks at where the preparedness response toward the virus seems to stand in Houston. From the Times: "'It feels like we are not
- [As Battle over Transgender Bathroom Policy Rages, Legacy Warns of Mental Health Consequences](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/as-battle-over-transgender-bathroom-policy-rages-legacy-warns-of-mental-health-consequences/) - By Kevin Nix, Sr. Director of Communications Legacy Community Health, one of the nation’s largest community health centers with 22 locations - six in in KIPP schools – in Southeast Texas, today warned of the mental health consequences of the political battle over bathroom use for transgender students. The concern comes following the negative reaction
- [The Pulse: Transgender Policies in Schools](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/the-pulse-transgender-policies-in-schools/) - The public debate regarding transgender health continues with a focus on youth and schools. This week's episode features a number of stories and interviews with people directly connected to supporting transgender health. In one of those interviews, we are joined by Dr. Jennifer Feldmann, a pediatrician specializing in transgender care at Legacy Community Health, to expand upon her previous
- [Today is HIV Vaccine Awareness Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/today-is-hiv-vaccine-awareness-day/) - By Venita Ray, Public Affairs Specialist HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD) is observed annually on May 18th to recognize and thank all the dedicated individuals working to find a safe and effective preventive HIV vaccine. It is also a day to educate about the importance of preventive HIV vaccine research. I had never heard of HVAD until recently. I had heard about work
- [Leading Houston HIV Advocate to Meet with Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/leading-houston-hiv-advocate-to-meet-with-democratic-presidential-candidate-bernie-sanders/) - By Kevin Nix, Sr. Director of Communications The nation’s top HIV experts and advocates, including attorney Venita Ray, public affairs specialist at Houston-based Legacy Community Health, are meeting with Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders in San Bernardino, CA tomorrow to discuss his plans for an AIDS-free America. In March, 70 HIV/AIDS advocates, including New York-based Housing
- [The Pulse: State of the Galveston Bay; HIV Advocacy and Bernie Sanders](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/the-pulse-state-of-the-galveston-bay-hiv-advocacy-and-bernie-sanders/) - This week on The Pulse, Legacy Public Affairs Specialist Venita Ray discusses expectations for an upcoming meeting with Democratic hopeful Bernie Sanders and other HIV advocates. Venita also provides some insight into a similar meeting recently held with Hillary Clinton. Heather Schiappa of the Galveston Bay Foundation reports on the "State of the Bay." Is Galveston Bay
- [Texas Veterans Still Not Getting the Health Care They Need](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/community-health-centers-ready-and-willing-to-help-texas-veterans/) - By Kevin Nix, Sr. Director of Communications As we honor the fallen this Memorial Day weekend, it's also a time to recommit to providing proper health care to veterans. Many veterans are not receiving the care they need in a timely manner in the VA health system. Community health centers like Legacy are ready and willing to
- [The Pulse: The Cost of Rejecting Medicaid Expansion](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/the-pulse-the-cost-of-rejecting-medicaid-expansion/) - The recent survey by the Texas Medical Center Health Policy Institute reveals that 63% of respondents support Medicaid expansion in Texas. Will legislators follow the wishes of their constituents? Freddy Warner, VP of Government Relations for Memorial Hermann, joins us on The Pulse to discuss what patients, health care providers and businesses lose when lawmakers refuse to
- [Legacy Advocates for HIV Decriminalization at National Conference](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-advocates-for-hiv-decriminalization-at-national-conference/) - By: Lisa Foronda, Senior Director of Investor Communications Members of Legacy’s Public Affairs and Public Health departments joined local people living with HIV (PLHIV) at the second annual HIV is Not a Crime National Training Academy last month in Alabama. The conference brought together activists and allies working to reform or repeal laws and statues
- [Texas Republicans Intensify Urgency for Zika Funding](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/texas-republicans-intensify-urgency-for-zika-funding/) - By: Brianna DAlessio South, Marketing Specialist On Monday, top Texas Senate Republicans added additional pressure on Congress to find emergency funding for the Zika virus, 40 cases are confirmed statewide. Top Republicans wrote to the congressional delegation and the Obama Administration outlining the state’s needs for funding in light of unexpected flooding this past month.“Without federal
- [Candlelight Vigil](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/candlelight-vigil/) - Join The Montrose Center and Legacy Community Health Monday, June 13 for a candlelight vigil to remember and grieve those LGBT people and allies lost in Orlando's terrorist attack. It was both an act of terrorism against America and act of hate against the entire LGBT community. Facebook Event Time: 6pm, rain or shine Where:
- [What do We do after Mass Violence](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/what-do-we-do-after-mass-violence/) - By: Dr. Chad Lemaire, Medical Director of Behavioral Health After the recent mass shooting, we all have probably experienced a lot of strong emotions. An important point to remember after events like this is that any emotion is valid, there is NO right or wrong way to feel. Common reactions can include having a sense
- [Healthy Lifestyles Pilot Program](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/healthy-lifestyles-pilot-program/) - By: Dr. Meghana Samant, Clinical Site Director of Pediatrics & Susan Brokhin, Director of Project Management Recently, The Legacy Community Health Bissonnet clinic completed a three-month Healthy Lifestyles pilot program for children, a first of its kind at Legacy. The goal of the program was to educate families of our young at-risk patients about the disease
- [Summer Safety Tips to Beat the Texas Heat](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/summer-safety-tips-to-beat-the-texas-heat/) - By: Brianna DAlessio South, Marketing Specialist Summer is in full swing and it’s important to remember how sensitive we are to sunlight and extreme heat. Practice the below recommendations to ensure you are protecting yourself appropriately. Make sure to wear sunscreen every day, no matter how long you plan to be outside. Even just a
- [Public Health Takes Back Seat to Partisan Politics on Zika](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/public-health-takes-back-seat-to-partisan-politics-on-zika/) - By: Kevin Nix, Senior Director of Communications The biggest health care battle in D.C. has now officially become a stalemate. Badly needed legislation providing states the funding they need to wrestle down the Zika virus failed yesterday. That’s not good news for Texas and Florida, the most at-risk states for the spread of the mosquito-borne
- [Text Messaging Allows Expectant Mothers to Stay Ahead of Their Pregnancy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/text-messaging-allows-expectant-mothers-to-stay-ahead-of-their-pregnancy/) - We just read this and wanted to pass along. From Kaiser Health News: Free text-messaging service for pregnant women Health advocates say it’s important to tailor digital health technologies to lower-income people not only to be fair, but because they’re more likely to have chronic illnesses, like diabetes, that are expensive to treat…For now, experiments
- [Zika Infection: Men ‘Blow It Off’](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/zika-infection-men-blow-it-off/) - By: Brianna DAlessio South, Marketing Specialist A new study regarding the Zika virus says the virus can live for months in semen, raising the risk of infection higher for women having unprotected sex. The New York Times reported on new evidence supporting the impact sexual intercourse plays in transmitting the virus. Women are more likely
- [Amid Congressional Inaction, Legacy Confirms More Patients Testing Positive for Zika Virus](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/amid-congressional-inaction-legacy-confirms-more-patients-testing-positive-for-zika-virus/) - By Kevin Nix, Sr. Director of Communications Legacy Community Health, one of the nation’s largest community health centers, today announced three additional patients – all pregnant moms – testing positive for the mosquito-borne Zika virus. The new travel-related diagnoses come as Congress, as it has for months, debates a funding measure to help prevent the spread of
- [Top 5 Questions to Ask Your Pediatrician](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/top-5-questions-to-ask-your-pediatrician/) - By: Dr. Tamisha Jones, Medical Director of Pediatrics As summer ends, and you head back into your pediatrician’s office for your child’s yearly check-up, it is an important time to ask your child’s doctor the right questions. In fact, here is a list of 5 questions you should ask your pediatrician: “Is my child spending
- [Legacy’s Venita Ray to Attend International AIDS Conference](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacys-venita-ray-to-attend-international-aids-conference/) - By: James Lee, Public Affairs Specialist Venita Ray, public affairs specialist with Legacy, will attend the 21st annual International AIDS Conference in Durban, South Africa tomorrow. The conference is a gathering of over 18,000 of the world’s leading HIV specialists, including health care providers, scientists, and leading advocates. Because of her work in the field
- [Legacy Patient Worried about Zika Virus](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-patient-worried-about-zika-virus/) - By: Kevin Nix, Sr. Director of Communications NBC News flew down to Houston last week for a series on Zika, the mosquito-borne virus that can cause severe birth defects. The crew spoke to one of our pregnant patients, Victoria Eljach, who has postponed trips – per her doctor’s orders - to Latin American countries. Legacy
- [A Cure for AIDS is No Longer Unthinkable](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/a-cure-for-aids-is-no-longer-unthinkable/) - The Washington Post has this write up of the 21st Annual AIDS Conference in South Africa this week. Legacy's leading policy advocate for HIV/AIDS, Venita Ray, is attending the conference. From the Post: Not many years ago, the idea of defeating the resilient virus that causes AIDS was far-fetched. But as 18,000 people gather this
- [CaringBridge Connects Family and Patient With One Story](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/caringbridge-connects-family-and-patient-with-one-story/) - By: Brianna DAlessio South, Marketing Specialist Every patient has a journey, a health journey, which shapes who they are and what they are battling. CaringBridge.org is a window into their journey. Sona Mehring, former CEO of CaringBridge, credited how the site operates as oppose to just another social media app in a recent NPR interview.
- [Texas Remains Vigilant as First Local Transmission of Zika in the United States Consumes Florida](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/texas-remains-vigilant-as-first-local-transmission-of-zika-in-the-united-states-consumes-florida/) - By: Brianna DAlessio South, Marketing Specialist In a historic move, the Centers for Disease Control advised pregnant women yesterday not to travel to a neighborhood outside of Miami because of the Zika virus. That neighborhood has seen 14 cases of locally transmitted cases of the virus, a first in the United States. The 500+ other
- [Clinton Campaign Goes Further in Commitment to Ending HIV/AIDS](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/clinton-campaign-goes-further-in-commitment-to-ending-hivaids/) - By Kevin Nix, Senior Director of Communications Today, the Hillary Clinton campaign announced it will take steps, from convening a blue-chip “End the Epidemic” working group to fully implementing the national HIV strategy with timelines, to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the U.S. and globally. As the campaign’s news release notes, “We have the tools
- [Dispatches from the 2016 International AIDS Conference](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/dispatches-from-the-2016-international-aids-conference/) - By: Lisa Foronda, Senior Director of Investor Communications Venita Ray of Legacy's Public Affairs Department was just named one of HIVPlus magazine's Most Amazing HIV-Positive People of 2016. She just returned from a trip to Durban, South Africa, to attend the 21st Annual International AIDS Conference as one of 18,000 delegates who attended Her trip
- ['Health is more than what happens at the doctor's office': Legacy Community Health & Partners Kick off Back to School](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/health-is-more-than-what-happens-at-the-doctors-office-legacy-community-health-partners-kick-off-back-to-school/) - By: Brianna DAlessio South, Marketing Specialist This past weekend kicked off the start of Legacy Community Health’s Back to School events across three major campuses. The back to school drives provide donated backpacks, food, family photo shoots, and haircuts to more than 1,300 students across Houston, Baytown and Beaumont. Lizzette Tienda, Director of Community Relations
- [How to Talk to Your Child About Bullying](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/how-to-talk-to-your-child-about-bullying/) - By: Brianna DAlessio South, Marketing Specialist Last week, a 13-year-old boy took his own life after being continuously bullied at school. Daniel Fitzpatrick left a note for his family, lamenting how no one at school would listen or help after he was continuously tormented because of his weight, shyness, and grades. Daniel said he “gave
- [Racial Disparities in Accessing Mental Health Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/racial-disparities-in-accessing-mental-health-care/) - By: Brianna DAlessio South A recent study has shown Americans getting treatment for a mental health condition is difficult for many, and may be even worse for young African Americans and Hispanics. The study, published by the International Journal of Health Services, examined how accessible mental health treatment was for young adults and children based
- [Legacy CEO Awarded Prestigious Houston Award](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-ceo-awarded-prestigious-houston-award/) - By: Brianna DAlessio South, Marketing Specialist Legacy CEO Katy Caldwell was named one of this year’s “Women on the Move,” an annual award by Texas Executive Women going back decades in Houston. From the group’s announcement: “Ten successful women in Houston have been named as the Class of 2016 for the Texas Executive Women (TEW)/Women
- [Clinton Introduces Access to Mental Health Care Plan](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/clinton-introduces-access-to-mental-health-care-plan/) - By: Brianna DAlessio South, Marketing Specialist Hillary Clinton rolled out a comprehensive plan to address mental health services earlier this week. The plan focuses on an early diagnosis and intervention, enforcing mental health access regardless of income, and provide training to law enforcement officers on how to handle situations where people are struggling with mental
- [Save the Date | 14th Annual Legacy Luncheon](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/save-the-date14th-annual-legacy-luncheon/) - Mark your calendars! Legacy’s 14th Annual Luncheon is September 26th at the Wortham Theater. The luncheon will honor Dr. Kelli Cohen Fein for her leadership in the community and commitment to provide compassionate medical care. All proceeds for this event will benefit Legacy’s Little Readers program, which promotes reading to Legacy’s youngest patients and their
- [Mental Health Access and Public Schools](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/mental-health-access-and-public-schools/) - By: Brianna DAlessio South, Marketing Specialist Mental health access and the awareness for help is shockingly limited for school kids. A new illustration by NPR outlines how public schools are struggling to help kids who need mental health treatment. One out of five of the 50 million public school kids exhibit signs of a mental health
- [Mental Health Awareness, Stigma, and Access](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/mental-health-awareness-stigma-and-access/) - by Dr. Chad Lemaire, MD, Medical Director of Behavioral Health Mental illness is quite common: One in five adults in America experience a mental illness, and nearly one in 25, or more than 10 million American adults, live with a serious mental illness. Thankfully, much progress has been made in decreasing stigma in recent years;
- [Legacy's 14th Annual Luncheon, Last Week to Register](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacys-14th-annual-luncheon-last-week-to-register/) - The luncheon is just days away! Legacy’s 14th Annual Luncheon is right around the corner, taking place September 26th at the Wortham Theater. If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, only a few days left to do so. The luncheon will honor Dr. Kelli Cohen Fein for her leadership in the community and commitment to provide compassionate
- [Legacy Community Health in Beaumont Expands Pediatrician Practice](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-in-beaumont-expands-pediatrician-practice/) - Legacy Community Health, one of the nation’s largest community health centers, announced today the hiring of a new pediatrician, Dr. Ahmad Abu-Sulb, for its Central Beaumont clinic. Abu-Sulb completed his residency at University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. “We’re thrilled to have Dr. Abu-Sulb on board to help us meet the growing demand for
- [LETTER TO MODERATOR OF KAINE-PENCE VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/letter-to-moderator-of-kaine-pence-vice-presidential-debate/) - Elaine Quijano CBS News 524 West 57th Street New York, NY 10019 Dear Elaine, We wanted to put HIV and its relevance on your radar ahead of Vice Presidential debate on Tuesday, October 4. It is something my organization in Houston cares a lot about at the local and national levels. You probably know Gov.
- [KPRC Channel 2 Visits Legacy Community Health to Bust Flu Myths](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/channel-2-news-visits-legacy-community-health-to-bust-flu-myths/) - By: Brianna DAlessio South, Marketing Specialist KPRC Channel 2’s Health Reporter Haley Hernandez sat down with Legacy Community Health to discuss flu season. While it is estimated that 3,000-5,000 flu related deaths occur in the US every year, there are still plenty of people who are hesitant to get their flu shot. Michelle DeSalvo, a
- [Legacy Moves toward New Delivery of Mental Health Care in Texas](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-moves-toward-new-delivery-of-mental-health-care-in-texas/) - By: Brianna DAlessio South, Marketing Specialist To address the public health emergency in Texas, Legacy Community Health is beginning to integrate mental health into its primary care practice to better identify and treat conditions like depression and anxiety. What began as a pilot program for Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH), which combines physical and mental health
- [The Silent Violence: Psychological Partner Violence](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/the-silent-violence-psychological-partner-violence/) - By: Caroline Hendrix, LCSW As children, we were always told “sticks on stones may break my bones, but your words will never hurt,” to develop confidence against name-calling. Unfortunately, we’ve learned over time that verbal abuse is not just hurtful but psychologically damaging. Author Aisha Mirza wrote, “It’s not the bruises on the body that
- [Going to the Texas Book Festival? Support Texas’ Little Readers](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/going-to-the-texas-book-festival-support-texas-little-readers/) - By Kevin Nix, Sr. Director of CommunicationsTexas is falling short on preparing our children for the future. Texas ranks 50th in the nation in percentage of adults with a high school education. On average, there is only one book for every 300 children in low-income areas. Legacy Community Health, one of the nation’s largest community health centers
- [Legacy Commemorates Transgender Lives by Lighting Building on Sunday, November 20th](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/transgender-day-of-remembrance/) - By: Russell Etherton, Community Relations Manager Each year on November 20th, people across the country honor the memory of those who lives were lost in acts of violence on a day known as Transgender Day of Remembrance. From its inception, organizations and advocates have used this day to help raise the visibility of transgender and
- [Good news in the fight against Zika virus in Texas. From the Governor's office:](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/good-news-in-the-fight-against-zika-virus-in-texas-from-the-governors-office/) - The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) today awarded the State of Texas a $5 million grant for Public Health Preparedness and Response (PHPR) in order to combat the Zika virus. The grant comes as part of the supplemental Zika funding awarded by Congress to increase public health preparedness and response funding to protect Americans from
- [Legacy's Holiday Schmooze Shines Again](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacys-holiday-schmooze-shines-again/) - By: Lisa Foronda, Senior Director of Investor Communications Snow-covered trees, twinkling lights, Santa Claus, and a Snow Princess welcomed guests to Legacy’s 2016 Holiday Schmooze. More than 200 guests enjoyed vibrant conversation along with the tasty nibbles and custom cocktails by Jackson & Company, all while raising more than $150,000 for Legacy’s HIV/AIDS programs, while
- [What Does “Driving Healthy Change in Our Communities” Look Like?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/what-does-driving-healthy-change-in-our-communities-look-like/) - Both in and out of the exam room, Legacy Community Health had an impact on our patients and communities we served in the last year.
- ["I was 19, pregnant, scared to confront reality"](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/19-pregnant-scared-to-confront-reality/) - Oralia Cordero kept her pregnancy a secret for five months. “I was 19, pregnant, scared to confront reality. I was worried about what people would say.” Like many young people in her situation, Oralia was uninsured and didn’t know how to find a good, affordable doctor. Luckily, her future mother-in-law knew about Legacy. “The staff
- [Dr. Ann Barnes, Chief Medical Officer - A Physician Profile](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/dr-ann-barnes-chief-medical-officer-a-physician-profile/) - Welcome to our acting CEO, Dr. Ann Barnes. She found her calling to serve Legacy’s primary patient population - the underserved - growing up and going to church in Houston’s Fifth Ward. Her upbringing is also the basis for her governing philosophy, what she coins the Medical Golden Rule: care for others as you wish to
- [Dr. Chad Lemaire, Medical Director, Behavioral Health - A Physician Profile](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/dr-chad-lemaire-medical-director-behavioral-health-a-physician-profile/) - Through Chad Lemaire’s six years at Legacy, he has seen the behavioral health department grow from five providers to more than 60. That’s due to the agency’s overall growth in recent years and to the skyrocketing demand for behavioral health services. Some would see that as a troubling sign. Lemaire doesn’t. He believes the stigma
- [Obamacare Saves Life of Legacy Patient with Breast Cancer](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/obamacare-saves-life-of-legacy-patient-with-breast-cancer/) - A good read on the benefits – and future of the Affordable Care Act -- from the Houston Chronicle This article originally appeared in the Houston Chronicle on January 24, 2017 “Beverly Bryant believes the ACA [Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare] saved her life. The 64-year-old worked for two decades for the plant company
- [A Note to all Legacy Patients on Obamacare](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/a-note-to-all-legacy-patients-on-obamacare/) - By: Kevin Nix, Senior Director of Communications We are aware of the growing confusion around the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. For now, what all patients should know is that health insurance plans have not yet changed, and those who have insurance will continue to receive the benefits of their individual plan. If
- [Una nota a todos los pacientes de Legacy sobre Obamacare](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/una-nota-a-todos-los-pacientes-de-legacy-sobre-obamacare/) - De: Kevin Nix, Director Principal de Comunicaciones Estamos conscientes de la creciente confusión alrededor de la Ley del Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio, también conocida como Obamacare. Por ahora, lo que todos los pacientes deben saber es que los planes de seguro de salud no han cambiado todavía, y quienes tienen seguro seguirá recibiendo
- [ACA repeal could threaten treatment for addiction, mental health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/aca-repeal-could-threaten-treatment-for-addiction-mental-health/) - More than 272,000 Texans could lose access to mental health and substance abuse treatment if one of the lesser known guarantees of the Affordable Care Act goes away with the law's repeal and is not replaced. This article originally appeared in the Houston Chronicle on February 15, 2017 In Texas alone, 65,559 people with the most
- [Texans Don’t Want to Repeal Obamacare without a Replacement](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/texans-dont-want-to-repeal-obamacare-without-a-replacement/) - By: Kevin Nix, Senior Director of Communications As we wrote in a recent note to our patients, Legacy is aware of the understandable confusion and anxiety around the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. What all Houstonians should know is that health insurance plans have not yet changed, and those who have insurance will
- [Written Testimony Opposing S.B. 6 - The Senate Committee on State Affairs](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/written-testimony-opposing-s-b-6-the-senate-committee-on-state-affairs/) - My name is Dr. Jennifer Feldmann, a pediatrician with Legacy Community Health, one of Texas’ largest non-profit community health centers serving 125,000 patients stretching from Houston to Beaumont. As a physician, board certified in pediatrics and adolescent medicine, my work focuses on providing primary care for all teenagers and young adults. It is my teenage
- [Legacy Statement on the American Health Care Act](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-statement-on-the-american-health-care-act/) - By: Kevin Nix, Senior Director of Communications As state’s largest community health center, our goal is to get more low-income Texans insured so they can afford to see the doctor for primary and preventative care. Yet the new American Health Care Act, unveiled earlier this week, seems to directly work against this goal. By freezing
- [It’s Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Get Screened!](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/its-colon-cancer-awareness-month-get-screened/) - By Patricia Hayes, M.D. - Medical Director Among cancers that affect both men and women, Colorectal Cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Every year, about 140,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and more than 50,000 people die from it. The exact
- [A Health Care Policy Without a Plan for HIV is Incomplete](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/a-health-care-policy-without-a-plan-for-hiv-is-incomplete/) - by Januari Leo, Director of Public Affairs Last week’s mayhem over new health care legislation, now dead for the time being, highlights how decisions made in Washington impact the lives of people living with HIV. It’s worth looking at the federal role in HIV care in the United States. The Ryan White program, which has
- [Postpartum Depression is Real](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/postpartum-depression-is-real/) - by Kevin Nix, Sr. Director of Communications There is an alarming rate of Texas moms dying after giving birth because of postpartum depression. According to state health officials, about 17% of mothers experience such depression before or after giving birth. Last week, 65-year old Donna Kreuzer spoke out at the Texas Legislature about this growing
- [Mumps in Texas](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/mumps-in-texas/) - By Dr. Natalie Vanek Public health officials are investigating multiple outbreaks of the virus throughout Texas, including one on South Padre Island. Officials haven’t seen this level of mumps cases in Texas in 20 years. Symptoms of mumps include with fever, head and muscle aches, tiredness, and loss of appetite, followed by swollen glands. While
- [Come Get Tested on National Transgender HIV Testing Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/come-get-tested-on-national-transgender-hiv-testing-day/) - By Russell Etherton, Community Relations Manager - Montrose Tomorrow, April 18th is National Transgender HIV Testing Day in the United States. Organizations, advocacy groups, and local community leaders around the country use this day to highlight the continued need for routine HIV testing, status awareness and HIV prevention in transgender communities. The transgender community is
- [How to Recognize Anxiety in Children](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/how-to-recognize-anxiety-in-children/) - By Dr. Melissa Ochoa-Perez, Behavioral Health Having anxiety is natural. It can be normal for young children to be afraid of the dark or for school-age children to be nervous before a test or soccer game. For some kids however, normal anxiety becomes something more serious. A child might become afraid to leave their parent’s side,
- [Rice Students Donate to Legacy’s Positive Organizing Project](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/rice-students-donate-to-legacys-positive-organizing-project/) - By Venita Ray, Public Policy Manager Several months ago, Rice University students got in touch with Legacy’s Positive Organizing Project (POP+) about how to get involved in HIV advocacy. The students were part of Alternative Spring Break trips sponsored by the Rice Center for Civic Leadership. The program brings together a group of students to study
- [Early Diagnosis and Intervention of Autism Can Help. So Can Legacy’s Support Group for Parents.](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/early-diagnosis-and-intervention-of-autism-can-help-so-can-legacys-support-group-for-parents/) - By Dana Kober, M.D. - Behavioral Health A neighbor, a kid in your child’s class, your boss’s daughter, someone in your church: It seems we are hearing more and more children are being diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Center for Disease Control estimates that about 1 in 68 children has been identified with
- [Legacy to Testify on Its “Little Readers” Initiative in Austin](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-to-testify-on-its-little-readers-initiative-in-austin/) - By Kevin Nix, Senior Director of Communications According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the connection between literacy and child development is an essential part of health care. Reading and talking with young children from birth builds new connections in the brain, stimulating early language learning and motivation to learn. “Legacy’s Little Readers,” sponsored by
- [Keep Kids Safe This Summer](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/keep-kids-safe-this-summer/) - By Dr. Natali Muehe, Pediatrician Summertime is here. With summer comes, hot days, July fourth parades, ice-cold lemonade, and lots of outside playtime. Keep in mind these safety tips to make sure everyone stays safe. Prevent sunburn Sunburn is easier to prevent than to treat. It’s best to avoid letting children stay out in the
- [El Diagnóstico Temprano y la Intervención del Autismo pueden ayudar así como ayuda el grupo de apoyo para padres de Legacy.](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/el-diagnostico-temprano-y-la-intervencion-del-autismo-pueden-ayudar-asi-como-ayuda-el-grupo-de-apoyo-para-padres-de-legacy/) - Por la Dana Kober, M.D. – Servicios para la Salud Mental Un vecino, un niño de la clase de su hijo, la hija de su jefe, un miembro de su iglesia: parece ser que estamos escuchando más y más niños están siendo diagnosticados con el desorden del espectro autista (ASD por sus siglas en inglés).
- [Cómo Reconocer la Ansiedad en Niños](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/como-reconocer-la-ansiedad-en-ninos/) - Por la Dra. Melissa Ochoa-Pérez, Servicios para la Salud Mental Sentir ansiedad es natural. Es normal que los niños pequeños le tengan miedo a la oscuridad o que los niños en edad escolar se sientan nerviosos antes de una prueba o partido de fútbol. Sin embargo, para algunos niños, la ansiedad normal se torna en algo
- [Zika Virus and Pregnancy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/zika-virus-and-pregnancy/) - By Dr. Natalie Vanek, MD, Infectious Disease The Houston area made the news last summer for having the most reported cases of confirmed Zika virus in the Texas area, 27 cases, including eight Legacy patients. This year, so far there have been 11 confirmed cases. Although Zika isn’t making headlines like it did last year,
- [Introducing “Texans Living with HIV”](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/introducing-texans-living-with-hiv/) - History was made this weekend in Texas – the good kind. We became the first state to organize a coalition of people living with HIV. Officially formed on Saturday at Legacy Community Health with folks from Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Beaumont, Texans Living with HIV will be a collective voice in policy and decision-making
- [Mindfulness and Your Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/mindfulness-and-your-health/) - By Desneiges "Dee" Young, LPC, M.ED. - Behavioral Health Mindfulness is the practice of purposely focusing your attention on the present moment—and accepting it without judgment. Mindfulness is now being examined scientifically and has been linked to improving both physical and mental health. How does living in the moment actually help, especially if you have a very busy
- [Myths about Children’s Behavioral Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/myths-about-childrens-behavioral-health/) - By Dr. Melissa Rector, Psychiatrist - Behavioral Health Mental health is an important aspect of any child's social and cognitive development, but there are a couple of myths floating around about children’s behavioral health. We debunk them below. Myth 1: Mental health disorders are rarely found in children. Fact: It is estimated that as many
- [Senate vote on health care bill postponed. But Harris County health care costs still projected to increase under current proposal.](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/harris-county-health-care-costs-increase-in-senate-bill/) - By James Lee, Public Affairs In a new report on the Senate health care proposal, the Kaiser Family Foundation estimates insurance premiums could increase up to 240 percent for some Southeast Texans on marketplace plans. This comes at a time when the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates the Senate bill could increase the number of
- [Legislative Update: Health care bill, maternal mortality, bathrooms](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legislative-update-health-care-bill-maternal-mortality-bathrooms/) - By Kevin Nix, Sr. Director of Communications Legacy's mission is providing healthy change in diverse communities across Southeast Texas - both inside and outside the exam room. As part of that outside strategy, we care about legislative issues that impact the patients and broader communities we serve. Here are three policy areas we’ll be monitoring
- [Watch “The Legacy Story”](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/watch-the-legacy-story/) - By Kevin Nix, Senior Director of Communications After recently opening three new campuses in the region, we wanted to take this opportunity to tell our story. Legacy has transformed from the little-clinic-that-could of the 1980s into an entire community health system, today made up of 29 locations, across Southeast Texas. While growth is good, we
- [The Well-Child Exam: What Parents Should Know](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/well-child-exam-what-parents-should-know/) - By India Ogazi, Communications Specialist As the new school year begins, back-to-school clothes and supplies are high priority for most parents. Make sure to put your child’s annual well-child exam on your to-do list, too. Your child shouldn’t only see the doctor when they’re sick. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children have a well-child
- [After Charlottesville, how do you talk to your kids about tragedy?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/after-charlottesville-how-do-you-talk-to-your-kids-about-tragedy/) - By Kevin Nix, Senior Director of Communications Yesterday, Roma Bhatt, director of therapy services at Legacy, appeared on KHOU channel 11 to discuss how parents talk to their kids about tragic events in the news. What you tell your kids depends on their age, but generally here’s what she had to say. “The first thing we want
- [Legacy is the 2017 beneficiary of the Gay 10K](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-is-the-2017-beneficiary-of-the-gay-10k/) - By Russell Etherton, Community Relations Manager We are now a little more than a month away from the second annual Gay 10k. This year Legacy is proud to be the beneficiary of the race, which means a portion of the proceeds will help fuel the programs and services the community has relied upon for nearly
- [American Cancer Society presents distinguished award to Legacy, a “pillar of the community”](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/american-cancer-society-presents-distinguished-award-to-legacy/) - By Kevin Nix, Senior Director of Communications This morning, the American Cancer Society presented its National Partnership Award to Legacy Community Health for its work on colorectal cancer prevention. Legacy and the American Cancer Society came together three years ago to begin a cancer prevention initiative, which helped cover the cost of a simple and
- [Staying Healthy in the Storm: Preparing for Hurricane Harvey](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/staying-healthy-in-the-storm-preparing-for-hurricane-harvey/) - By India Ogazi, Content Writer With Harvey heading our way, and the potential for flooding and heavy rain, remember your health care needs as you stock up on food and water. Follow this check list to make sure you stay healthy in the storm: Make sure you have enough prescription medication, in case you need
- [Psychological Impact Following Hurricane Harvey](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/psychological-impact-following-hurricane-harvey/) - By: Dr. Chad Lemaire, Medical Director of Behavioral Health Natural disasters like Hurricane Harvey can lead to significant stress and anxiety. Many of us will experience a wide range of emotions, whether we’re directly impacted by the loss of a loved one or a home, or indirectly by experiencing such a tragedy hitting our great
- [HIV-Related Services Following Hurricane Harvey](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/hiv-related-services-following-hurricane-harvey/) - By: Venita Ray, Public Policy Manager Legacy is here to ensure that the entire community has access to uninterrupted care and treatment after Hurricane Harvey, including people living with HIV. “If you have lost your HIV meds in the flood, we’re here to help you,” said Legacy’s Dr. Natalie Vanek. “What’s vital is you stay
- [Houston’s Health Care Heroes During Harvey](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/houstons-health-care-heroes-during-harvey/) - Houston's Health Care Heroes during Harvey: Houston’s health care workers answered the call of duty as disaster struck.
- [6 Ways to Protect Your Health after Harvey](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/6-ways-to-protect-your-health-after-harvey/) - As you recover from hurricane Harvey, be mindful that there are new health risk factors to consider.
- [People need to take the Graham-Cassidy bill seriously](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/people-need-to-take-the-graham-cassidy-bill-seriously/) - Earlier this week, another effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act was introduced in the U.S. Senate. The Graham-Cassidy bill decimates Medicaid, which millions of pregnant women, children, elderly, and the disabled rely on for their health needs.
- [New Survey Reveals How Texans Feel About Health Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/new-survey-reveals-how-texans-feel-about-health-care/) - This week, Texas Medical Center released results of their “Nation’s Pulse” health care survey, which showed how consumers feel about health insurance.
- [September is childhood obesity month: Here’s what you should know to keep your child healthy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/september-is-childhood-obesity-month-heres-what-you-should-know-to-keep-your-child-healthy/) - Here’s what you should know to keep your child healthy
- [The United States Conference on AIDS 2017: A Recap](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/the-united-states-conference-on-aids-2017-a-recap/) - Although the South is only 38% of the U.S. population (according to the US Census Bureau), it represents at least 44 percent of all HIV cases in the country.
- [Improving the health of Legacy patients](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/improving-the-health-of-legacy-patients/) - “We’re constantly looking for ways to improve our patients’ health outcomes, not because it’s a policy mandate, but because it’s the right thing to do."
- [HIV has spread in your zip code: Here’s what you need to know](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/hiv-has-spread-in-your-zip-code-heres-what-you-need-to-know/) - The disease has reached epidemic levels in Houston, hitting certain zip codes hard.
- [Women: Prevent Breast Cancer. Get Your Mammogram.](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/women-prevent-breast-cancer-get-your-mammogram/) - Get Your Mammogram
- [Mental Health Mondays: Understanding ADHD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/mental-health-mondays-understanding-adhd/) - With diagnoses on the rise, most have heard of ADHD. But do you really understand it?
- [Entendiendo el ADHD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/entendiendo-el-adhd/) - With diagnoses on the rise, most have heard of ADHD. But do you really understand it?
- [Legacy partners with Southern Smoke to help those affected by hurricane Harvey](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-partners-with-southern-smoke-to-help-those-affected-by-hurricane-harvey/) - Legacy offers event space for Southern Smoke charity event, which benefits those affected by Harvey.
- [Domestic violence is a serious health issue in Texas](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/domestic-violence-is-a-serious-health-issue-in-texas/) - Houston is #2 in the state for domestic violence hotline calls. Texas is #2 in the U.S. Here’s what you should know to prevent it.
- [Warning: STDs are on the rise](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/warning-stds-are-on-the-rise/) - By Dr. Natalie Vanek, Infectious Disease A new report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are on the rise in the U.S. If left untreated, these sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can cause an increased risk of getting HIV, long-term abdominal/pelvic pain and fertility problems. Anyone who
- [Mental Health Mondays: 5 Tips to Destress](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/mental-health-mondays-5-tips-to-destress/) - Between hurricane Harvey, back to school and a busy work schedule, life can get stressful. Learn how to unwind with this quick video.
- [It’s fall, get active](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/its-fall-get-active/) - By Legacy Communications Now that the weather is cooling down, it’s the perfect time to increase your physical activity. Burn more calories with these fun tips.
- [Mental Health Mondays: Overcoming post-Harvey emotions](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/overcoming-post-harvey-emotions/) - By India Ogazi When hurricane Harvey flooded Houston, Melinda Ainsworth’s anxiety quickly rose. Her home didn't flood, but she was overwhelmed by the loss of life and physical devastation all around her. And she’s not alone. Post-Harvey stress is quite common. “Symptoms usually peak in the first several months to one year,” explains psychiatrist Dr.
- [Delivering a baby over the phone during Harvey](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/delivering-a-baby-over-the-phone-during-harvey/) - During hurricane Harvey, Dr. Vian Nguyen, director of OBGYN services at Legacy Community Health, helped deliver a baby over the phone. Watch her story.
- [Mental Health Mondays: When PTSD comes knocking](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/when-ptsd-comes-knocking/) - By Dr. Nathalie Marie, Psychiatrist Last Saturday, as I stood gazing at the sky for the Wings Over Houston air show, I was filled with awe at the planes flying above. The deafening sound of the jet engines and the pyrotechnic ‘booms!’ were all thrilling. The man standing in front of me, however, was having
- [Pediatric patient stays out of ER thanks to Legacy’s school-based clinic](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/pediatric-patient-stays-out-of-er-thanks-to-legacys-school-based-clinic/) - By India Ogazi Three years ago, emergency room visits were a frequent occurrence for eight-year-old Casey and her mom, Diana. Casey’s asthma was out of control and she was constantly sick. Although Diana had moved from Katy to Southwest Houston, she was still commuting to the outlying suburb for her daughter’s doctor’s appointments — adding
- [Get Your Flu Shot](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/get-your-flu-shot/) - Flu season is here. Here’s what you need to know.
- [Five tips to prepare for pregnancy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/five-tips-to-prepare-for-pregnancy/) - By India Ogazi Thinking of getting pregnant? If so, you’re probably wondering if you can afford to have a child or if there’s enough room in your home for one. But don’t forget to consider your health, too. Being physically prepared to carry a baby is just as important as being financially prepared. If you’re
- [Mental Health Mondays: Beating the Holiday Blues](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/beating-the-holiday-blues/) - By Betsy Vasquez, Therapist With the holiday season upon us, the “holiday blues” is a very real and present phenomenon. It’s a feeling of sadness and even depression, which can spring from numerous sources — not being able to celebrate with family due to distance, remembering a beloved family member who has died or not
- [Legacy helps Beaumont patient beat cancer](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacys-helps-beaumont-patient-beat-cancer/) - By Sharmeen Virani It was years before Sherry Murphy realized something was wrong. A sore on her right arm wouldn’t go away. Murphy visited numerous health care providers all over Southeast Texas. Each time, she was told her case couldn’t be handled without insurance, leaving Sherry frustrated with the system and worried about her health.
- [Diabetes: What you should know](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-diabetes-what-you-should-know/) - By Dr. Patricia Hayes Diabetes is a condition where your blood contains too much sugar. This is because the body either has too little of a hormone called insulin, which causes Type 1 diabetes or doesn’t respond correctly to this hormone, which causes Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most common type
- [Legacy CEO Testimony on Economic Competitiveness](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-ceo-testimony-on-economic-competitiveness/) - Witness Testimony before the House Select Committee on Economic Competitiveness November 15, 2017 Katy Caldwell, CEO, Legacy Community Health Chairman Cook, and members of the House Select Committee on Economic Competitiveness, my name is Katy Caldwell and I’m CEO of Legacy Community Health in Houston. We are one of the state’s largest federally qualified health
- [HIV Advocacy Week and World AIDS Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-hiv-advocacy-week-and-world-aids-day/) - By Venita Ray HIV Advocacy Week — Week of Nov. 27 For the first time, on the week of Nov. 27, END HIV Houston (END) will be leading a local advocacy week to bring more urgency to ending the HIV epidemic in Houston. END advocates will be meeting with elected officials to talk about
- [5 Focus Areas for Diabetes Self-Care During the Holiday Season](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-5-focus-areas-for-diabetes-self-care-during-the-holiday-season/) - by Sean Barrett, Lead Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist As we enter full-force into the holiday season, it’s a great time to focus on your diabetes self-care and also remind yourself that there are many things that you can do to prevent or delay diabetes symptoms. Let’s look at a few of these, as well steps
- [Mental Health Mondays: When Kids Misbehave](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-mental-health-mondays-when-kids-misbehave/) - Legacy’s Director of Therapy Services, Roma Bhatt, shares a proven correction technique to help manage your kid’s behavior. Watch this video to learn more.
- [Mental Health Mondays: Mental Health By the Numbers](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-mental-health-mondays-mental-health-by-the-numbers/) - By Dr. Chad Lemaire, Psychiatrist and Legacy Behavioral Health Medical Director Mental illness is quite common: One in five adults in America experience a mental illness. And nearly one in 25, or more than 10 million American adults, live with a serious mental illness. Thankfully, much progress has been made in decreasing stigma in recent years;
- [Alzheimer’s explained](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-alzheimers-explained/) - By Dr. Tina Pariani, Geriatrician At some point, we all have experienced some lapses in memory. But as we age, if those lapses are severe enough to interfere with a person's independence and daily activities it could be a sign of dementia — a disease that effects the brain. There are many different kinds
- [Announcing Legacy’s new diabetes program: Take Control of Diabetes](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-announcing-legacys-new-diabetes-program-take-control-of-diabetes/) - By India Ogazi This week, Legacy Community Health launched its new diabetes program for diabetic and pre-diabetic patients. The comprehensive program is aimed at improving control of patient’s diabetes, reducing risk for complications from the disease and preventing the progression of prediabetes to diabetes. Participants in Legacy’s “Take Control of Diabetes” program will benefit from
- [Legacy honors those lost to HIV/AIDS as Houston continues fighting the epidemic](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-honors-those-lost-to-hivaids-as-houston-continues-fighting-the-epidemic/) - By Kevin Nix Legacy Community Health, the largest community health system in southeast Texas, is holding its annual vigil honoring those in Houston lost to HIV/AIDs on Friday, December 1, World AIDS Day. The event will honor the clinic’s roots in Houston’s AIDS crisis of the 1980s and outline next steps the city must
- [Mental Health Mondays: Youth and Depression](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-mental-health-mondays-youth-and-depression/) - By Teandra Gordon, Ph.D., Therapist and Legacy School-Based Clinics Therapy Director When it comes to depression, we often think of it as an adult disorder. However, the National Institute for Mental Health indicates that more than two percent of children experience major depressive disorder. A 2015 study reported 12.5 percent of adolescents ages 12
- [Seven Ways to Stay Healthy During Pregnancy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-seven-ways-to-stay-healthy-during-pregnancy/) - A healthy pregnancy is a key to a healthy baby (and mom). Pregnancy takes a heavy toll on a woman’s body, which can lead to health complications such as high blood pressure, diabetes and even miscarriage. But by following doctor’s recommendations, you can have good outcomes. Dr. Vian Nguyen, director of OB/GYN Services at Legacy
- [Mental Health Mondays: Bipolar disorder explained](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-bipolar-disorder-explained/) - By Dr. Josepha Immanuel, Psychiatrist At least once a week a new patient will respond, “I’m bipolar” when asked about their symptoms and the reason for their visit. They usually describe a history of being happy one minute then sad or angry the next. In everyday conversations, having mood swings is often equated with
- [Kid-safe Toys for the Holidays](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-kid-safe-toys-for-the-holidays/) - By Dr. Tamisha Jones, Director of Pediatrics The holiday season is here. Parents and families are looking forward to the joy of bright-eyed children tearing into their toys on Christmas day. However, parents should be aware that toys have some hidden risks, too. In 2016, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were 240,000
- [HIV featured prominently at Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Forum](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-hiv-featured-prominently-at-democratic-legislative-campaign-committee-forum/) - By Kevin Nix At the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Emerging Leaders Forum, held last week in D.C., state elected leaders from around the country, including Texas Representative Eric Johnson, convened to hear about the direction of the Democratic Party. What was different about this year’s meeting was the emphasis on HIV criminalization. Many didn’t know
- [Legacy volunteer loses health insurance, becomes patient](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-volunteer-loses-health-insurance-becomes-patient/) - By Sharmeen Virani Each time she prepares for a fitness class, Legacy volunteer Jennafer Hamilton looks out into the crowd of eager school-aged children and parents who renew her commitment to volunteer. “The smiles. It’s really just about the smiles,” she says. Three years ago, Jennafer was contacted by Legacy’s Central Beaumont clinic to
- [Woman gets pregnant after multiple miscarriages](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-woman-gets-pregnant-after-multiple-miscarriages/) - By India Ogazi After three miscarriages, Keyla Miguel, 34, was told she may not be able to have another child. And doctors said that if she did become pregnant she would be considered critical and have to be put on bed rest. But then she came to Legacy’s Southwest Clinic. “When Keyla and her husband
- [Legacy Community Health’s Wellness Manager Publishes New Book on Overcoming Addiction](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-community-healths-wellness-manager-publishes-new-book-on-overcoming-addiction/) - By India Ogazi Legacy Community Health Wellness Manager, Felicia Sexton, recently published a new book titled “From Recovery to Discovery,” which chronicles her journey overcoming addiction. Sexton — a licensed physical trainer — conveys lessons she learned from her journey overcoming cocaine addiction. The book is published by Shekinah Glory Publishing. “We’re all addicted
- [Protect Your Kids from the Cold and Flu](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-protect-your-kids-from-the-cold-and-flu/) - By Dr. Tamisha Jones, Director of Pediatric Services Cold and flu season is upon us. That’s the bad news. The good news is that there are things you can do to prevent your kids from catching or spreading the viruses. Here are my top five recommendations. 1. Make sure your children wash their hands
- [Mental Health Mondays: A Key to Renewal in the New Year: An Attitude of Gratitude](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-a-key-to-renewal-in-the-new-year-an-attitude-of-gratitude/) - By Dr. Chad Lemaire, Psychiatrist and Legacy Behavioral Health Medical Director The New Year is a time of renewal for many. People often focus on resolutions such as exercising, healthy eating, improving their career or giving up smoking or drinking. But I’d like to suggest an additional approach to renewal for this coming year. Let’s
- [Legacy Community Health is Now Offering Geriatric Services](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-community-health-is-now-offering-geriatric-services/) - By Legacy Staff Legacy Community Health is now offering geriatric services to better serve its older-adult patients. Patients age 65 or older can now benefit from a physician trained to handle their unique health needs — a geriatrician. A geriatrician is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease and disability
- [Mental Health Mondays: How to Get More Sleep (hint: Get off your phone!)](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-mental-health-mondays-how-to-get-more-sleep-hint-get-off-your-phone/) - By India Ogazi How much sleep should you be getting? That depends on your age. Babies should get as much as 16-18 hours per day, kids in school about 9.5 hours and adults 7-9 hours. More than a third of adults aren’t getting enough sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Medical
- [Mental Health Mondays: Do You Have Constant Anxiety?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-mental-health-mondays-do-you-have-constant-anxiety/) - by Dr. Bengi Melton Depression and bipolar disorder may be the most commonly talked about mental health conditions, but anxiety disorders are the most prevalent. Occasional anxiety is normal; constant or excessive anxiety is not. It could be the sign of an anxiety disorder — a serious medical condition. Causes Anxiety disorders usually develop due
- [No-Excuse, Commercial-Break Workouts](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-no-excuse-commercial-break-workouts/) - by India Ogazi Legacy Community Health Wellness Manager Felicia Sexton shows you a simple ways to get more active — commercial-break workouts. Sexton, a former drug addict and retired bodybuilder, recently published a book detailing her journey to recovery. Listen to her discuss her new book on 88.7 News’ Houston Matters show. Sexton sees Legacy
- [Legacy Kicks-off Health Care Advocacy Trainings: Grassroots Guide to Health Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-kicks-off-health-care-advocacy-trainings-grassroots-guide-to-health-care/) - by James Lee On Monday, Feb. 12, Legacy Community Health’s public affairs practice will launch Grassroots Guide to Health Care, a health-care advocacy 101 training for community advocates. The training will be the first in a series of events, held across the region, that will provide community advocates with the tools they need to make
- [7 Ways to a Healthy Heart](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-7-ways-to-a-healthy-heart/) - By India Ogazi It’s American Heart Month, a time set aside to focus on preventing heart disease — the leading cause of death in adults. And here’s the good news: You don’t have to be a statistic. Here’s what our Director of Family Practice, Dr. Patricia Hayes, recommends for preventing heart problems. 1. Have your cholesterol
- [Mental Health Mondays: Could smartphones be affecting your kids’ mental health?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-could-smartphones-be-affecting-your-kids-mental-health/) - By India Ogazi Increased reports of teen suicide have rattled our nation and city, of late, and multiple studies have shown a sharp increase in adolescent depression. Could teen smartphone use be contributing to this spike? Researchers believe so. And Legacy Community Health therapist Roma Bhatt agrees. “Yes, absolutely. I’ve seen kids and teenagers
- [Disney Awards Grant to Legacy’s “Little Readers” Initiative](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-disney-awards-grant-to-legacys-little-readers-initiative/) - Photo: Emily Wang, Legacy Volunteer; Maria Cantu, Legacy Dir. Of Development Community Giving; Debbie Costello, Legacy Volunteer Manager By India Ogazi Legacy Community Health, one of Texas’ largest community health systems, wins a Disney Be Inspired Grant for its Legacy’s Little Readers program, which has provided 47,000 books at no cost to the
- [Mental Health Mondays: Talking to Kids about School Violence](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-talking-to-kids-about-school-violence/) - By Teandra Gordon, Ph.D., Therapist and Legacy School-Based Clinics Therapy Director The recent school shooting has left many in the country angry, sad and confused. It is an experience that hits home for so many of us. We send our children to school hoping that they will be safe and then tragedy interrupts the
- [Hey, Pregnant Ladies: Control Gestational Diabetes with These 7 Tips](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-hey-pregnant-ladies-control-gestational-diabetes-with-these-7-tips/) - By Dr.Vian Nguyen, Director of OB-GYN Services Gestational diabetes is a condition where pregnant woman cannot produce enough hormones (insulin) to control their blood sugars. About 2-10 percent of women will develop this condition during their pregnancy. If it’s uncontrolled, it can lead to complications; so, it’s important to know how to manage it. Depending
- [Mental Health Mondays - Don’t Give Up: 4 Ways to Stay Grounded in Behavioral Health Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-mental-health-mondays-dont-give-up-4-ways-to-stay-grounded-in-behavioral-health-care/) - By Ryan Johnson, Behavioral Health Consultant As a behavioral health consultant at Legacy’s Montrose clinic, I often am referred patients that are in crisis. A behavioral health crisis is a state of temporary distress, which can be caused by psychological burnout, sleep deprivation, severe over work, traumatic events or an untreated mental health disorder.
- [For Black History Month, Legacy Salutes Dr. Ann Barnes](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-black-history-month-legacy-salutes-dr-ann-barnes/) - By India Ogazi This Black History Month, Legacy Community Health salutes Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ann Barnes. Barnes — a proud native of Houston’s Fifth Ward —has served Houston’s underserved patient populations for close to 20 years. Since joining Legacy in 2014, she has been instrumental in introducing a social determinants approach to improve patients’
- [Mental Health Mondays: How to Keep Your Cool](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-mental-health-mondays-how-to-keep-your-cool/) - Legacy’s Director of Therapy Services, Roma Bhatt, explains how to keep your cool with her top five anger-management tips. Watch this video to learn more. Video directed and edited by India Ogazi. Videography by Brian Block.
- [It’s colon cancer awareness month. Have you been screened?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-colon-cancer-awareness-month-have-you-been-screened/) - By Dr. Patricia Hayes, Director of Family Practice Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Every year, about 140,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and more than 50,000 people die from it. Fortunately,
- [Mental Health Mondays: Change Your Thinking](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-mental-health-mondays-change-your-thinking/) - Watch Legacy Therapist, Tierra Ortiz-Rodriguez, explain how to change negative thought patterns to improve your life, in three easy steps. Video directed and edited by India Ogazi. Videography by Brian Block.
- [Mental Health Mondays: I think I'm OCD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-mental-health-mondays-i-think-im-ocd/) - By Betsy Vasquez, Therapist Houston’s Gallery Furniture owner Jim McIngvale’s daughter, Elizabeth, had such an extreme case of obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, that she would wash her hands, repeatedly, until they became raw. Thankfully, she sought treatment and is now a public advocate for OCD and other mental disorders. Due to public advocates like
- [Legacy Champions 2018’s LGBT Health Awareness Week](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-champions-2018s-lgbt-health-awareness-week/) - by Russell Etherton, Community Relations Legacy Community Health is always a proud supporter of LGBT Health Awareness Week, a time to shine a light on health disparities and inequities within the community. Discrimination toward the LGBTQ community still exists – despite all the progress made in recent years culturally and politically – and that
- [Top 7 Reasons to Choose Legacy Pediatrics](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-top-7-reasons-to-choose-legacy-pediatrics/) - By Dr. Tamisha Jones, Director of Pediatric Services Welcome! I am so excited to launch our new digital series, “Legacy Pediatrics.” We hope this will be a place to discuss health topics affecting our youngest patients, ages 0 to 18. Our goal is to provide parents with accurate, quality medical information affecting their kids and
- [Las 7 Principales Razones Para Elegir Pediatría de Legacy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/las-7-principales-razones-para-elegir-legacy-pediatrics/) - Por la Dra. Tamisha Jones, Directora de Servicios Pediátricos ¡Bienvenidos! Estoy sumamente emocionada por el lanzamiento de nuestra nueva publicación digital, "Pediatría de Legacy". Esperamos que esta sea una plataforma para tratar temas de salud que afectan a nuestros pacientes más jóvenes, de 0 a 18 años de edad. Nuestro objetivo es proporcionar a los
- [Care for Caregivers on World Autism Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-care-for-caregivers-on-world-autism-day/) - By Dr. Dana Kober, Psychiatrist It’s World Autism Awareness Day. And while many are focused on bringing more awareness to the condition, I’d like to take this time to draw attention to those caring for those with autism – the caregivers. Caring for children with autism can be quite stressful. Studies have shown caregivers of
- [Health Care Team Rallies to Support Double Transplant Patient](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-health-care-team-rallies-to-support-double-transplant-patient/) - Monica Ledesma and her son, Hector, were simply looking for a family doctor when they came to Legacy’s Santa Clara clinic in 2016.
- [Help Your Kids Beat Allergy Season](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-help-your-kids-beat-allergy-season/) - Help your kids beat allergy season with these simple tips from Mykal O’shea, Legacy Community Health nurse practitioner and director of school-based health. Video produced by India Ogazi.
- [Mental Health Mondays: Social Worker Helps Teen’s Behavioral Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-mental-health-mondays-social-worker-helps-teens-behavioral-health/) - Photo: Maria Webb By India Ogazi It started with a panic attack on his school bus. “He was breathing rapidly and shaking,” says Mrs. Villanueva of her teenage son. Legacy psychiatrist Dr. Pedro Bustamante began treating the teen for anxiety, which existed before Hurricane Harvey, but worsened after the storm hit. “He began avoiding social
- [Lunes de Salud Mental: El Trabajador Social Ayuda a la Salud Conductual de un Adolescente](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/newsblog-lunes-de-salud-mental-el-trabajador-social-ayuda-a-la-salud-conductual-de-un-adolescente/) - Por India Ogazi Todo comenzó con un ataque de pánico en su autobús escolar. "Estaba respirando aceleradamente y temblaba," Sra. Villanueva habla acerca de su hijo adolescente. El doctor Pedro Bustamante, psiquiatra de Legacy, empezó a tratar al adolescente por ansiedad, que ya tenía antes del huracán Harvey, pero empeoró después de que el huracán
- [Mental Health Mondays: Mindfulness Explained](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-mental-health-mondays-mindfulness-explained/) - Watch Legacy Community Health therapist, Tierra Ortiz-Rodriguez, explain mindfulness, its stress-relieving benefits and how to do it. Ortiz-Rodriguez runs a mindfulness group therapy session at Legacy. Video directed by India Ogazi. Videography and editing by Brian Block.
- [Mental Health Mondays: Stigma no more.](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-mental-health-mondays-stigma-no-more/) - “Mental health should be seen like any other health condition, like diabetes or hypertension,” says Dr. Chad Lemaire, Legacy’s medical director of behavioral health. Check out his short video on ending the stigma of mental health.
- [Legacy Community Health Warns of Mental Health Impact of Family Separation on Children](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-community-health-warns-of-mental-health-impact-of-family-separation-on-children/) - Legacy Community Health today highlighted the potential behavioral health impacts of separating children from their asylum-seeking parents. Almost 2,000 children have been separated from their parents as of May, according to the Department of Homeland Security. “It’s hard to think of a more psychologically destructive situation for young children than separating them from their parents
- [Happy Pride 2018](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/happy-pride-2018/) - Here’s to 40 more years!
- [It’s National HIV Testing Day. Get Tested. It’s Free.](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-its-national-hiv-testing-day-get-tested-its-free/) - Today health care providers and HIV advocacy groups from across the country highlight the importance of HIV testing and prevention nationwide.
- [Legacy Community Health and BakerRipley Help Kids with Summer Reading](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-community-health-and-bakerripley-help-kids-with-summer-reading/) - Legacy Community Health, Houston’s largest community health system with 34 clinics, in partnership with BakerRipley, is providing thousands of free children’s books through its Little Readers initiative as part of the 2018 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Youth Gathering. The ELCA Youth Gathering — one of the nation’s largest public service efforts — will
- [Talking About Mental Health with Houston Astros' Jose Altuve](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblogtalking-about-mental-health-with-houston-astros-jose-altuve/) - Houston Astros’ Jose Altuve discusses mental health as part of the “Okay to Say” campaign.
- [Big News: CDC Head Evolves on Condoms and Needle Exchange Policy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblogbig-news-cdc-head-evolves-on-condoms-and-needle-exchange-policy/) - Dr. Robert Redfield, the head of the Centers for Disease Control, came out in favor of condoms and needle exchange policy as a means to combat HIV
- [American Cancer Society and the Houston Texans Award $100,000 Grant to Legacy Community Health to Help Reduce Breast Cancer Disparities](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-american-cancer-society-and-the-houston-texans-award-100000-grant-to-legacy-community-health-to-help-reduce-breast-cancer-disparities/) - The American Cancer Society (ACS) and the Houston Texans has awarded a grant to Legacy Community Health to address disparities in breast cancer mortality by providing access to breast cancer screening, follow-up of abnormal mammograms, and timely access to specialty care if needed. The grant funding was made possible through ACS’s partnership with the NFL
- [Mental Health Mondays: Study Finds Link Between Heavy Social Media & ADHD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblogmental-health-mondays-study-finds-link-between-heavy-social-media-adhd/) - A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found a statistically significant link between frequent social media use and Attention-Deficit/Hyper-activity Disorder (ADHD). The study, conducted by the University of Southern California, followed 2,800 high school students over the course of two years. Those chosen to participate had no previous association with
- [Get Your Zzzz’s: The Role of Sleep in Mental Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-get-your-zzzzs-the-role-of-sleep-in-mental-health/) - By Carolina Boyd About a third of all Americans get less than the recommended seven hours or more of sleep a night. While an occasional bout of sleeplessness may not be anything to worry about, chronic sleep problems have been linked to many mental health issues including depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder. The most common
- [PSA: “The Voice in Your Head”](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-psa-the-voice-in-your-head/) - Intimate partner violence can have an enormous impact on your mental health. Physical violence often leads to issues like depression or anxiety. In the U.S. more than 37 percent of women and almost 31 percent of men will experience some form of intimate partner violence during their lifetime. Watch our new PSA and accompanying longer
- [Back-to-School Means Time for Sports Physicals](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblogback-to-school-means-time-for-sports-physicals/) - The beginning of the new school year is just around the corner and Legacy Community Health, Houston’s largest non-profit community health system, wants to remind parents that now is the time to schedule their children’s sports physicals.
- [Where Things Stand on Obamacare (AKA the Affordable Care Act)](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblogwhere-things-stand-on-obamacare-aka-the-affordable-care-act/) - This isn’t the first time the state of Texas has sued the federal government in its opposition to the Affordable Care Act. But this time Texas Republicans may actually have the advantage needed to take Obamacare down.
- [For LGBT youth, self-harm and suicide rates are double that of their peers](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblogfor-lgbt-youth-self-harm-and-suicide-rates-are-double-that-of-their-peers/) - It’s back-to-school time. For some youth, this means reuniting with friends they haven’t seen for months. For others, the schoolyard torment is very real.
- [October 12 – 19 is National Health Center Week](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-october-12-19-is-national-health-center-week/) - We are committed to treat every person who walks through our doors with open arms and zero judgment, regardless of ability to pay. Always have, always will.
- [Eat well for good health, even on a tight budget](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-eat-well-for-good-health-even-on-a-tight-budget/) - Fast food is a major contributor to poor cardiovascular health and diabetes. Fortunately, nutritious, fresh food is available, even on a shoestring budget.
- [Mental Health Mondays: Finding the Right Therapist for You](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-finding-the-right-therapist-for-you/) - Life can bring challenges that are often too difficult to face alone. In many cases, therapy or counseling may help.
- [Legacy Community Health Welcomes You to Texas, Maddie.](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-community-health-welcomes-you-to-texas-maddie/) - Earlier this month, Maddie was cyber-bullied so horrifically that her school district closed down for two days. Rumor has it that they may resettle in Houston.
- [Telemedicine Expected to Bring Ease of Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-telemedicine-expected-to-bring-ease-of-care/) - Anything you want can be obtained at the push of a button. In an age where digital gratification has permeated nearly every market, why not health care?
- [New Report: Most Maternal Deaths Preventable](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-new-report-most-maternal-deaths-preventable/) - A new report by the State of Texas has found that most maternal deaths could have been prevented with proper health care intervention.
- [Legacy’s CEO Recognized as Outstanding Houston Business Leader in Health Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacys-ceo-recognized-as-outstanding-houston-business-leader-in-health-care/) - Each year the Houston Business Journal recognizes top women in business through its “Women Who Mean Business” Awards.
- [Big Week in Health Care if You Have a Pre-Existing Medical Condition](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-big-week-in-health-care-if-you-have-a-pre-existing-medical-condition/) - The Affordable Care Act has provided coverage to Americans who have a pre-existing condition. But there’s a question as to whether those insurance protections will continue.
- [September is Prostate Health Month—Are You Prepared?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-september-is-prostate-health-month-are-you-prepared/) - As men approach their 50th birthday, the dreaded landmark looms ahead: The prostate exam. The importance of the exam is no laughing matter.
- [Mental Health Mondays: The Pet Effect](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-the-pet-effect/) - After a long day,, nothing compares to the feeling of coming home to your dog or cat. But the love of a furry friend can do more than just provide company.
- [ADHD, syphilis and AIDS are most googled health searches in U.S.](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-adhd-syphilis-and-aids-are-most-googled-health-searches-in-u-s/) - What medical concern has Texans turning to the internet for answers? That would be Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). 
- [Managing Your Kids’ Anger: Remember the “Rose” and “Thorn”](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-managing-your-kids-anger-remember-the-rose-and-thorn/) - By Dr. Teandra Gordon, LMFT-S, Clinical Director of School Based Behavioral Health When you hear the term anger management it can conjure up visions of adults who are unable to control their emotions. But children can struggle with explosive behavior as much as adults. Managing emotions is an important key skill for kids to learn.
- [What to Do When Your Child Won’t Sleep](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-what-to-do-when-your-child-wont-sleep/) - By Roma Bhatt, Director of Therapy Services If you are a parent then you are well aware of how challenging it can be to get your children to go to sleep at night! Fortunately, there are a few tips that can help your little ones get the Zzz’s they need. Set an individualized bedtime and
- [Mental Health Mondays: Exploring the Relation Between Depression and Fatigue](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-exploring-the-relation-between-depression-and-fatigue/) - Living with depression can be tough, especially when it comes with fatigue, one of the most common depression symptoms.
- [Mental Health Mondays: The Ruminating Mind](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-mental-health-mondays-the-ruminating-mind/) - Ever had a thought stuck in your head? One that you keep obsessively turning over repeatedly in your mind? It’s called a rumination.
- [Where are we in the fight against breast cancer?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-where-are-we-in-the-fight-against-breast-cancer/) - By Carolina Boyd As Breast Cancer Awareness Month kicks off for 2018, progress is being made in the battle against the disease. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS) breast cancer related deaths in the United States dropped 39 percent between 1989 and 2015. This good news is credited to increasingly stable incidence rates, improved
- [Obamacare Enrollment for 2019 is approaching: What’s changed and what’s new](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-obamacare-enrollment-for-2019-is-approaching-whats-changed-and-whats-new/) - Are you ready to sign up for health insurance made possible by the Affordable Care Act?
- [HIV goes overlooked in Dallas, on the rise in Houston](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-hiv-goes-overlooked-in-dallas-on-the-rise-in-houston/) - In a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center, it was revealed that in patients living with HIV, there were a significant number of “missed opportunity encounters”.
- [Depression: Breast Cancer's Forgotten Side Effect](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-depression-breast-cancers-forgotten-side-effect/) - A diagnosis of breast cancer can bring a wave of different emotions for a woman. It’s no surprise that depression and anxiety are common among patients
- [Today is National Latino AIDS Awareness Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-today-is-national-latino-aids-awareness-day/) - According to the CDC, nearly one quarter of all new HIV diagnoses in the United States were among Latino individuals, and yet Latino people make up only 3% of those receiving PrEP.
- [Legacy Pediatrics: Your Child and the Flu Vaccine](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-pediatrics-your-child-and-the-flu-vaccine/) - The flu is more dangerous than the common cold for children. That’s why the CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccination for all children six months and older.
- [When Others Don’t Understand Your Mental Health Condition](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-when-others-dont-understand-your-mental-health-condition/) - When you are dealing with depression or any mental health condition, it can be difficult to talk about it especially to unsupportive family and friends.
- [Administration's Transgender Proposal Not Based on Medical Science](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-administrations-transgender-proposal-not-based-on-medical-science/) - Legacy Community Health, the largest community health center in Texas, today opposed the Trump Administration’s proposed effort to re-write the way transgender Americans are treated under civil rights law.
- [Want To Keep Your Brain Sharp? Take Care of Your Eyes and Ears](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-want-to-keep-your-brain-sharp-take-care-of-your-eyes-and-ears/) - By Allison Aubrey, NPR Correspondent By age 40, about 1 in 10 adults will experience some hearing loss. It happens so slowly and gradually, says audiologist Dina Rollins. "You don't realize what you're missing." And even as it worsens, many people are in denial. By the time someone is convinced they have a hearing problem,
- [Legacy Community Health Kicks Off ACA Enrollment Campaign](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-community-health-kicks-off-aca-enrollment-campaign/) - Legacy is gearing up to enroll Houstonians into the health insurance marketplace established under the Affordable Care Act. Enrollment begins Thursday, Nov. 1,
- [La inscripción a Obamacare para 2019 se acerca: Qué ha cambiado y qué hay de nuevo](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/newsblog-la-inscripcion-a-obamacare-para-2019-se-acerca-que-ha-cambiado-y-que-hay-de-nuevo/) - Are you ready to sign up for health insurance made possible by the Affordable Care Act?
- [Mental Health Monday: Better Diet, Better Mental Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-mental-health-monday-better-diet-better-mental-health/) - It’s no secret that a healthy diet is good for you but did you know it can also be good for your mental health?
- [Your Baby’s First Dental Visit](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-your-babys-first-dental-visit/) - By John Dioquino, DDS From a baby’s first word to the first step, every day in your child’s first year of life can feel like a new milestone. Those memorable moments should also include his or her first visit to a dentist. It’s important to start early when it comes to protecting your child’s teeth.
- [Sign up for a Legacy Public Health Class](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-sign-up-for-a-legacy-public-health-class/) - A patient who is educated about their health is the best advocate for their own care. That is why we work with individuals, health care providers and communities to improve health outcomes. We are able to accomplish this through our education classes at many of our clinics and at community locations across Southeast Texas. Here
- [Mental Health Mondays: Helping Your Children Deal with Grief](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-mental-health-monday-helping-your-children-deal-with-grief/) - Legacy’s Director of Therapy Services, Roma Bhatt, explains how to talk to your kids about grief.
- [Legacy Montrose Lights Building in Honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-montrose-lights-building-in-honor-of-transgender-day-of-remembrance/) - Each year on November 20, we observe International Transgender Day of Remembrance.
- [Patient Profile: Jessica Ramirez on Overcoming Mental Health Stigma](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-patient-profile-overcoming-mental-health-stigma/) - Jessica Ramirez has struggled with depression much of her life, but outside of school counselors, she never had the opportunity to seek professional treatment. “My older family members don’t believe in this stuff, so it kind of makes you not believe in it,” she says. For her family, imbalances and uncertainty should be addressed with
- [Millennials Are Ditching the Primary Care Doctor](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-millennials-are-ditching-the-primary-care-doctor/) - Millennials, the generation born roughly between the late 1980s and new millennia, are opting not to stick with their family’s primary care physician.
- [Is it safe yet to eat Romaine lettuce?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-is-it-safe-yet-to-eat-romaine-lettuce/) - By Carolina Boyd Has 2018 turned into the year of eating dangerously? This year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has already investigated 22 foodborne outbreaks, including the recent E-coli investigation linked to California-grown Romaine lettuce. That’s the highest number of investigations in more than decade. The CDC says it is OK to eat
- [Healthy for the Holidays: Keeping Control When the Family Gathers ‘Round the Kitchen](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-healthy-for-the-holidays-keeping-control-when-the-family-gathers-round-the-kitchen/) - Through November and December, there are 14 major holidays. While each belief and culture is different, one thing remains mostly the same across the board: Food.
- [Legacy Community Health to Break Ground on $10 Million Campus in Southwest Houston](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-community-health-to-break-ground-on-10-million-campus-in-southwest-houston/) - Legacy Community Health has announced the groundbreaking ceremony for its new clinic in the Gulfton/southwest area of Houston.
- [Legacy Community Health Releases Legislative Agenda and Lobby Day Schedule](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-community-health-releases-legislative-agenda-and-lobby-day-schedule/) - Legacy Community Health has announced their health care priorities ahead of the 2019 Texas legislative session, which begins in January.
- [Have You Enrolled in Marketplace Insurance for 2019? Deadline is tomorrow (Saturday)](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-have-you-enrolled-in-marketplace-insurance-for-2019-deadline-is-tomorrow-saturday/) - Have you signed up for health insurance for 2019 through the Affordable Care Act yet? December 15 is the last day to enroll in a health care plan on the marketplace.
- [Taking the Stress Out of the Holidays](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-taking-the-stress-out-of-the-holidays/) - By Carolina Boyd For many the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, but the season can also be stressful. According to the American Psychological Association, 38 percent of people say their stress level increases during the holiday. Unrealistic expectations, financial pressures and excessive time commitments are common stressors. Fortunately there are ways
- [Gearing Up for Cold and Flu Season with Walk-In Appointments Available at Select Locations](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-gearing-up-for-cold-and-flu-season-with-walk-in-appointments-available/) - If your child has the flu or a cold, it’s important they get the care they need. We are now offering pediatric same day appointments and walk-in sick visits
- [New Year, New You!](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-new-year-new-you/) - A new year is fast approaching and with it—the promise of a fresh start. As is often tradition, many of us will make New Year’s resolutions to welcome in 2019.
- [Getting and Staying Fit in the New Year](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-getting-and-staying-fit-in-the-new-year/) - Legacy’s Wellness Manager Felicia Sexton video highlighting some simple chair exercises you can do from home that will help to tone and keep you fit in 2019.
- [Your Favorite Legacy Stories](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-your-favorite-legacy-stories/) - Each week, Legacy brings you health news, tips, and patient stories. Now that we’re a week into 2019, we took a look back on what you enjoyed the most.
- [The Baby Blues or is it Something More?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-the-baby-blues-or-is-it-something-more/) - By Kristina Delhomme, Director—Therapy Services Having a new baby is supposed to be a joyous time. Unfortunately, many families do not get the opportunity to enjoy this time to the fullest. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) such as postpartum depression and anxiety can dim the light of the joy a newborn brings. This is
- [The Texas Legislature is now open for official business](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-the-texas-legislature-is-now-open-for-official-business/) - Legacy’s public affairs practice moves public policy at the state and federal levels to improve the lives of the patients and communities we serve.
- [Mythbusting the HIV stigma](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-mythbusting-the-hiv-stigma/) - If you’re unsure how HIV is spread, or how to prevent it, you’re not alone. We took common questions and created this handy mythbusters guide to HIV/AIDS.
- [Flu is on the rise in Houston. Are you prepared?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-flu-is-on-the-rise-in-houston-are-you-ready/) - An expected increase in flu activity across Houston is a reminder that it’s we should all be vigilant in protecting ourselves against the disease. According to the Houston Health Department, which monitors 42 Houston area hospitals, flu activity is expected to increase over the next few weeks. Typically, the flu season peaks between the months
- [Healthy Habits to Develop During Early Pregnancy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-healthy-habits-to-develop-during-early-pregnancy/) - We have five healthy habit reminders that may be helpful for expectant moms, especially during early pregnancy. 
- [What to expect with a newborn](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-what-to-expect-with-a-newborn/) - You might question whether certain features in your newborn seem normal. Many are a natural part of the transition from birth to life in the outside world.
- [Today is Black HIV Awareness Day. Do you know your status?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-today-is-black-hiv-awareness-day-do-you-know-your-status/) - HIV prevention, outreach, and education aimed at communities of color is lacking. Over half of the deaths in the U.S. attributed to HIV/AIDS are in the South.
- [More of what you can expect with a newborn](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-more-of-what-you-can-expect-with-a-newborn/) - The first weeks following the birth of a baby brings a lot of adjustments and questions for parents. We continue our look at what to expect as your newborn transitions from life in the womb to the world outside. Umbilical Cord Your baby’s umbilical cord stump usually falls out within the two weeks after birth.
- [Get to know your Legacy community pharmacist](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-get-to-know-your-legacy-community-pharmacist/) - Beyond filling prescriptions, Legacy pharmacists ensure patients adhere to their medications, and do so safely.
- [Heart Health Begins Early in Life](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-heart-health-begins-early-in-life/) - By Carolina Boyd Heart disease sounds like a very adult medical issue, but it begins as early as the childhood and adolescent years. An estimated 1.3 million youths in the United States between the ages of 12 – 19 have hypertension. High blood pressure, in addition to elevated cholesterol levels and obesity, are conditions linked
- [Legacy's Little Readers to Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ 115th Birthday with Read Across America](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacys-little-readers-to-celebrate-dr-seuss-115th-birthday-with-read-across-america/) - On March 1, Legacy’s Little Readers program will participate in Read Across America Day from 10AM to 12PM.
- [Healthy Eating During Pregnancy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-healthy-eating-during-pregnancy/) - By Sean Barrett, Registered Dietitian If you’re pregnant, “eating for two” doesn’t mean eating more than necessary, what matters is if the food is healthy. The caloric needs of an expecting mom will change throughout her pregnancy. Extra calories are not required during a woman’s first trimester. During the second trimester, only an additional 340
- [Tackling childhood obesity in the Houston area](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-tackling-childhood-obesity-in-the-houston-area/) - Childhood obesity is one of the more pressing health concerns facing the Houston and Harris County area.
- [Breastfeeding Your Baby: Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-breastfeeding-your-baby-frequently-asked-questions/) - When you are a new mom, breastfeeding can bring its share of questions. We are answering five of the most common breastfeeding questions that come up. How long should I breastfeed my baby? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months of a baby’s life. You should then continue breastfeeding
- [Springtime could mean spring allergies for your child](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-springtime-could-mean-spring-allergies-for-your-child/) - The symptoms of spring allergies include sneezing, coughing, and itchy, watery eyes.
- [Even though two people have been recently declared in remission of HIV, there is no cure. Yet.](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-even-though-two-people-have-been-recently-declared-in-remission-of-hiv-there-is-no-cure-yet/) - Last week, two people living with HIV went into long-term remission following a bone marrow transplant.
- [Warmer spring months can trigger eczema flare-ups](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-warmer-spring-months-can-trigger-eczema-flare-ups/) - Over 30 million Americans suffer from eczema. Springtime can cause dread for those who suffer.
- [Lack of affordable housing hurting health of Texas children](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/lack-of-affordable-housing-hurting-health-of-texas-children/) - By Jenny Deam, Houston Chronicle Reporter A majority of poor children in Texas live in families where more than half of the household income goes to housing, straining budgets and creating a ripple effect that ultimately damages their health, a new national study found. This often unseen poverty has far-reaching and interconnected consequences as families
- [The 2019 National HIV Prevention Conference: What We Learned, Part I](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-the-2019-national-hiv-prevention-conference-what-we-learned-part-i/) - Over the past week, the CDC hosted the annual National HIV Prevention Conference in Atlanta.
- [Keeping an eye on Pink Eye](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-keeping-an-eye-on-pink-eye/) - Pink eye is the inflammation of the eye that can be very contagious in many cases. Sometimes it can be treated at home but often requires a visit to a doctor.
- [Summer’s Coming—Is Your Skin Ready?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-summers-coming-is-your-skin-ready/) - The most common issue people run into over the summer is sunburn.
- [Maternal health in Harris County](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-maternal-health-in-harris-county/) - By Carolina Boyd The health of mothers and their children is a reflection of the overall health of a community. Despite the number of hospitals and medical facilities across Harris County, the incidence of maternal morbidity is high in our area. Maternal morbidity refers to the unexpected, and dangerous, life-threatening complications that arise from pregnancy,
- [Teen Week—Social Media: How to Handle Your Handle](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-teen-week-social-media-how-to-handle-your-handle/) - Social Media: The two most transformative words of this century. We can be anyone—which is also the danger of it.
- [The 2019 National HIV Prevention Conference: What We Learned, Part 2](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-the-2019-national-hiv-prevention-conference-what-we-learned-part-2/) - In the effort to prevent the spread of HIV, getting PrEP into the hands of the people who need it is especially important, so why is it so difficult?
- [Vaccine Before Vacation: Staying healthy this summer](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-vaccine-before-vacation-staying-healthy-this-summer/) - What if you’re visiting Mexico or Central or South America this summer? What precautions should you take?
- [Nutritious, Simple, and Cheap: Meal Plans from a Legacy Dietician](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-nutritious-simple-and-cheap-meal-plans-from-a-legacy-dietician/) - By Barrett White Cooking for a family—or cooking multiple meals for a single person meal prep—doesn’t have to be difficult, time consuming, or expensive. In fact, stopping for fast food to satisfy the hunger pangs, even just to order off the dollar menu, adds up quick and is easily more expensive in the long run
- [Local, Free, and Fun: Summer destinations to get the family off the couch](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-local-free-and-fun-summer-destinations-to-get-the-family-off-the-couch/) - Keeping active over the summer is important for not only your physical health, but your mental health, too.
- [Signs to look for after bringing your newborn home](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-signs-to-look-for-after-bringing-your-newborn-home/) - Your newborn is going through many changes while getting used to life in the outside world, but there are warning signs you should watch for with newborns
- [What is the Banyan Tree Project?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-what-is-the-banyan-tree-project/) - May 19 is National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
- [Lessons learned along the journey from discovery to recovery](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-lessons-learned-along-the-journey-from-discovery-to-recovery/) - Legacy Community Health’s Wellness Manager Felicia Lee-Sexton overcame a cocaine addiction to become a world-renowned fitness expert and award-winning body builder. Now she utilizes her experience to help Legacy patients with diabetes, eating disorders, HIV and gender care needs at our Body Positive Wellness Center—a free service for our patients. If you’re a Legacy patient
- [What to do if your child has a food allergy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-what-to-do-if-your-child-has-a-food-allergy/) - Every three minutes, a food allergy reaction sends someone to the ER. Food allergies are one of the most common health conditions affecting children.
- [Spotting vision issues in your child: it is not always clear](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-spotting-vision-issues-in-your-child-it-is-not-always-clear/) - By Carolina Boyd Parents know to take their children to a doctor when they are ill or the dentist when they have a toothache; but it may be more difficult for them to know when it is time to see an eye doctor. Vision problems in kids are common. An estimated 10 percent of preschoolers
- [Honoring the community on National Long-Term Survivors Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-honoring-the-community-on-national-long-term-survivors-day/) - June 5 is National Long-Term Survivors Day. Many of those who survived the height of the AIDS crisis are aging, and what that can mean for HIV treatment.
- [Houston and Beaumont Celebrate 50 Years of the Modern LGBTQ Movement](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-houston-and-beaumont-celebrate-50-years-of-the-modern-lgbtq-movement/) - It’s been 50 years since the birth of the modern LGBTQ liberation movement. How two cities—one that has celebrated Pride for five years, and one for over forty—are showing up for equality.
- [Legacy Connecting Fifth Ward Community with Care at June 15th Health Fest](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-connecting-fifth-ward-community-with-care-at-june-15th-health-fest/) - Houston’s historic Fifth Ward neighborhood will be the hot spot for the upcoming Legacy Community Health Fest, an event that will focus on the importance of health care in this traditionally underserved community. The free community-wide event features Keisha Nicole and the 97.9 The Box Team, and a special performance by the Atherton Elementary Drumline.
- [Build Your Body: Legacy’s Felicia Lee-Sexton on Building Confidence](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-build-your-body-legacys-felicia-lee-sexton-on-building-confidence/) - People living with HIV may find it difficult to keep muscle mass. Transgender individuals often look to build a physique to match their gender. Enter Legacy’s Body Positive program.
- [What your body can expect after having a baby](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-what-your-body-can-expect-after-having-a-baby/) - Pregnancy brings tremendous change to your life, but those changes do not stop after delivery. Your body continues to change in the first weeks and months after you give birth. Here are some things you can expect. Abdomen Your abdomen (belly) may still look pregnant for a few weeks. In the first few days, you
- [Physical activity: why it’s important to get your kids moving more](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-physical-activity-why-its-important-to-get-your-kids-moving-more/) - Texas children are falling behind when it comes to physical activity. An estimated 78.4% of Texas’ youths are not getting one hour of physical activity a day.
- [Disparity, Dysphoria, and Deadnaming: Addressing the Health Care Gap for Transmen](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-disparity-dysphoria-and-deadnaming/) - Only 29% of providers were comfortable providing a cervical cancer screening to a transgender man. Legacy aims to tackle the disparity.
- [TasP v. PrEP – Utilizing the HIV prevention toolkit](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tasp-v-prep-utilizing-the-hiv-prevention-toolkit/) - People who are not considered “at risk” of contracting HIV may not be familiar with terms like TasP and PrEP – but these are invaluable tools in the fight to end HIV. Here’s what they are, and here’s how we use them. By Barrett White Although there have been recent breakthroughs, there is no
- [Time to Schedule Your Child’s Back-To-School Checkup](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/time-to-schedule-your-childs-back-to-school-checkup/) - The lazy days of summer will soon give way to the hustle and bustle of back-to-school. Before your child returns to class, now is a good time to bring him or her in for an annual wellness exam and/or sports physical. These back-to-school checkups are often the only time most children and teens visit their

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- [Frank Billingsley's Annual Golf Classic for Legacy Community Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/development/golfclassic/) - Support kids’ health at Legacy’s 16th Annual Frank Billingsley Golf Classic—Houston’s premier golf event and fundraiser—October 12 at TPC Houston.
- [Concierte una cita hoy mismo](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/cita/)
- [Schedule at Appointment Today](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/appointment/)
- [Radiance Luncheon](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/development/events/radiance/)
- [Dev test page](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/dev-test-page/) - test page
- [Pide cita para una sesión de terapia infantil](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/servicios/salud-del-comportamiento/pide-cita-para-una-sesion-de-terapia-infantil/)
- [Schedule an OB/GYN Appointment](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/obgyn-maternity/schedule-obgyn-appointment/) - Personalized and Comprehensive Care for All Ages | Good health is one of your greatest necessities – and that makes it one of our greatest priorities.
- [Welcome to Legacy Community Health Pasadena!](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/pasadena/) - Health beyond care means... building new clinics and bringing quality care that families need to your community!
- [Legacy Health Connect](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacyhealthconnect/) - Our Health Advocates check if you have enough food, housing transportation and financial help.
- [AmistadesHTX by Legacy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/amistadeshtx/) - AmistadesHTX by Legacy provides FREE rapid HIV testing, linkage to care, stigma reduction, and community building for Houston Area Latino/a/x men.
- [OB/GYN & Maternity](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/obgyn-maternity/) - At Legacy we offer a comprehensive range of OB/GYN services that are personalized, & designed to help women of any age. Contact us about free pregnancy testing.
- [Inicio](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/inicio/) - Legacy identifies unmet needs and gaps in health-related services and develops client-centered programs to address those needs. Learn more today.
- [Concertar una cita con un ginecólogo/obstetra](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/servicios/maternidad-y-ginecologia/concertar-una-cita-con-un-ginecologo-obstetra/)
- [Legacy - Acres Homes](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-acres-homes/)
- [Events](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/development/events/)
- [The Legacy Open](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/development/events/pickleball/)
- [Schedule a Pediatric Appointment | New Patients | Fort Bend - Stafford - Missouri City](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/pediatrics/fort-bend-schedule-new-appointment/)
- [Legacy - Central Stagg](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-central-stagg/) - Legacy offers pediatric, OB/GYN, and adult primary care services at convenient locations, Monday through Friday, and most Saturdays.
- [Legacy - Northline](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-northline/)
- [Legacy - Third Ward](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-third-ward/)
- [Legacy - Southwest](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-southwest/)
- [Legacy - BakerRipley](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-bakerripley/)
- [Legacy - Gulfton Dashwood Infectious Disease](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-gulfton-dashwood-infectious-disease/)
- [Robert Palussek, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/robert-palussek-chief-operating-officer/)
- [Board of Directors](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/board-of-directors/)
- [Junta Directiva](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/historial-de/junta-directiva/)
- [Legacy AmeriCorps](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/development/legacy-americorps/)
- [Legacy Community Health Celebrates Opening State-of-the-Art Campus in Deer Park](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/legacy-community-health-celebrates-the-opening-state-of-the-art-campus-in-deer-park/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | July 12, 2017 Legacy Community Health Celebrates Opening State-of-the-Art Campus in Deer Park HOUSTON – Legacy Community Health, one of Texas’ largest non-profit health systems made up of 29 clinics, today announced its expansion into Deer Park, Texas with a new 7,000 sq. ft. facility providing adult primary care, OB/GYN, pediatrics,
- [Press Release: “Bathroom Bill” Takes Center Stage As Real Danger to Texas Kids Takes Back Seat](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/bathroom-bill-not-the-real-danger-to-texas-kids/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | January 5, 2017 "Bathroom Bill" Takes Center Stage As Real Danger to Texas Kids Takes Back SeatDiscrimination against transgender Texans has public health consequences HOUSTON – Today, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and state Sen. Lois Kolkhorst unveiled a “bathroom bill” that would, they say, prevent men from going in women’s restrooms in schools
- [Dr. Erica Giwa, Medical Director, Obstetrics & Gynecology](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/dr-erica-giwa-medical-director-obstetrics-gynecology/)
- [Dr. Tamisha Jones, Senior Medical Director of Clinical Affairs](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/dr-tamisha-jones-pediatrics/)
- [Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/ryan-white-hiv-aids-program/) - The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) is a Federal program that offers programs and services to people living with HIV to help them live healthier lives regardless of their ability to pay. More than 50% of people with diagnosed HIV – about a half million people – receive services through the RWHAP each year. The program also helps diagnose, treat, prevent, and respond to end the HIV epidemic in the U.S.
- [Welcome to Legacy Community Health Stafford Fountains!](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/welcome-stafford-fountains-fort-bend/)
- [Clinical Pharmacy Specialists](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/pharmacy/clinical-pharmacy-specialists/) - Our Clinical Pharmacy Specialists collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide support for evidence-based and cost-efficient chronic disease management.
- [Health Insurance & Payment Plans](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/patient-center/insurance-health-plans/) - Legacy accepts most insurance plans available and we offer programs to lower the cost of health care services for your visit. Schedule an appointment with us!
- [Conectese](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/conectese/)
- [Connect to Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/connecttocare/) - Legacy is excited to roll out the LegacyOne App and Legacy MyChart, two new resources which can help you better manage your care from the palm of your hands.
- [Programar una cita pediátrica | Nuevos pacientes | Fort Bend - Stafford - Missouri City](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/servicios/pediatria/fort-bend/)
- [Early Childhood Development](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/early-childhood-development/)
- [Behavioral Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/behavioral-health/) - Legacy’s Behavior Health Services offers an experienced team of psychiatrists, psychologists, & therapists. Learn how we can help you.
- [Accreditation & Awards](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/accreditation-awards/)
- [LGBTQ](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/public-affairs/lgbt/)
- [Little Readers](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/development/little-readers/)
- [Newsroom](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/)
- [GIVING](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/development/)
- [Legacy - Pasadena](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-pasadena/)
- [Pediatría](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/servicios/pediatria/)
- [Pediatrics](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/pediatrics/) - Legacy Community Health offers comprehensive, pediatric & school-based health services for children 0-24. Personalized & high-quality care. Learn more
- [¡Bienvenido a Legacy Community Health Pasadena!](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/bienvenidapasadena/)
- [Patient-Centered Medical Home](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/patient-center/pcmh/)
- [Leadership](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/leadership/)
- [Aaron Stewart, Chief Operating Officer](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/aaron-stewart-chief-operating-officer/)
- [Dr. Amar Trivedi, Dental](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/amar-trivedi-dental/) - As a Houston native, building strong relationships and a sense of community with all of his patients and their families is of utmost importance for Dr. Trivedi.
- [Pediatric Telemedicine](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/pediatrics/pediatric-telehealth/)
- [Stephanie Ramirez, Vice President of School Based Health Clinics](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/stephanie-ramirez-vice-president-of-school-based-health-clinics/)
- [Legacy - San Jacinto](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-san-jacinto/)
- [Legacy Community Health Pharmacy Services](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/servicios/legacy-community-health-pharmacy-services/) - Legacy Community Health provides local pharmacy services to the Houston, TX area for Legacy Patients & Non-Legacy Patients. Click here to learn more.
- [Holiday Schmooze](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/development/holiday-schmooze/) - Celebrate the season at Holiday SCHMOOZE on Dec. 11—Houston’s most glamorous fundraiser benefiting Legacy Community Health.
- [Annual Report](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/annual-report/)
- [The 411: News You Can Use](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/the-411-news-you-can-use/)
- [Dr. Antoinette Wilson, Therapy Director for School-Based Health Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/dr-antoinette-wilson-therapy-director-for-school-based-health-care/)
- [Alejandra Zuniga, Perinatal Navigation Director](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/alejandra-zuniga-perinatal-navigation-director/)
- [Bingo and Bad Sweaters](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/bingo/)
- [World AIDS Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/worldaidsday/)
- [Ilda Andaluz, Chief Human Resources Officer](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/ilda-andaluz-chief-human-resources-officer/)
- [Pediatric Holiday Toy Drive](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/development/toydrive/)
- [Connect to Care School-Based Health Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/connect-to-care-sbhc/)
- [Young Leaders of Legacy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/development/young-leaders-of-legacy/)
- [Affordable Care Act Enrollment 2026](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/acaenroll/) - Frequently Asked Questions When does enrollment end? January 15, 2026 Didn’t the federal government end subsidies? Subsidies to help low-income individuals purchase insurance are available. Find out if you qualify by calling The Marketplace Call Center 1-800-318-2596 or scheduling an appointment Legacy Community Health at (832) 548 5223. Why would I enroll in the ACA?
- [Inscripción a la Ley de Cuidado de Salud 2026](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/cuidadodesalud/) - Inscripción en la ACAEsto es lo que debe saber:- El seguro del Mercado es para aquellos que no tienen seguro a través de su empleador o Medicaid, Medicare o Plan de Seguro Médico para Niños (CHIP).- Debe volver a inscribirse para la cobertura de 2026 si ya tiene un seguro del Mercado.- El período de
- [Early Detection Saves Lives](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/preventcancer/)
- [Press Releases](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/)
- [Programa Ryan White contra el VIH/SIDA (RWHAP)](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/programa-ryan-white-contra-el-vih-sida-rwhap/)
- [Welcome to Legacy Community Health Beaumont!](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/welcome-beaumont/) - Providing Pediatric and OB/GYN services. New Patients Welcome! Appointments Available!
- [Chree Boydstun, Chief Development Officer](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/chree-boydstun-chief-development-officer/)
- [Dr. Maria Dolores Diaz, Medical Director, Vision](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/dr-maria-dolores-diaz-medical-director-vision/)
- [Vivian Echevarria Guzman, Senior Director of School-Based Therapy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/vivian-echevarria-guzman-senior-director-of-school-based-therapy/)
- [Legacy Specialty Pharmacy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/pharmacy/specialty-pharmacy/) - Our clinical specialty pharmacists is dedicated to providing personalized care for complex chronic conditions to ensure better health outcomes for our patients.
- [Miguel Jacquez, HIV Navigation Specialist](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/miguel-jacquez-hiv-navigation-specialist/)
- [Forms - New Patient - Release of Information - Eligibility](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/patient-center/forms/) - Legacy Community Health requires any new patient to fill out a form before you see a health care provider in our hospital. Find out more about us today.
- [Share Your Blessings Kick-Off](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/development/share-your-blessings-kick-off/)
- [Beaumont Region](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/region/beaumont/) - Legacy offers pediatric, OB/GYN, and adult primary care services at convenient locations, Monday through Friday, and most Saturdays.
- [Legacy - Deer Park](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-deer-park/)
- [VIH/SIDA & ETS Detección & Tratamiento](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/servicios/deteccion-de-vihets-y-tratamiento/)
- [Legacy - South Main / Jordan Family Healthcare](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-south-main-jordan-family-healthcare/)
- [How to Transfer Your Prescription in One Easy Step](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/pharmacy/transfer-prescription/) - Legacy Community Health allows patients to transfer prescriptions online from their current pharmacy over to Legacy. To transfer a prescription, click here.
- [Legacy Community Health Pharmacy Services](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/pharmacy/) - Legacy Community Health provides local pharmacy services to the Houston, TX area for Legacy Patients & Non-Legacy Patients. Click here to learn more.
- [Legacy - Montrose](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-montrose/)
- [Mayra Tamez, Registered Dietitian](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/mayra-tamez-registered-dietitian/)
- [Josh Davis, Vice President of Development (East Region)](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/josh-davis-vice-president-of-development-east-region/)
- [Dental Care (Adult and Pediatric)](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/dental-care/) - At Legacy we provide comprehensive general dentistry for adults & children. Our services are designed to diagnose, treat, manage, and monitor your oral health.
- [School-Based Health Care Dental](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/sbhcdental/)
- [Sean Barrett, Nutrition & Fitness Director](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/sean-barrett-nutrition-fitness-director/)
- [Jill Jahns, Health Navigation Director](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/jill-jahns-health-navigation-director/)
- [COVID-19](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-novel-coronavirus-what-you-need-to-know/) - COVID-19 is still a cause for concern to everyone. Legacy Community Health offers vaccinations and boosters for patients 6 months and up. Learn more today.
- [OB/GYN & Maternity](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/servicios/ob-gyn-maternity/)
- [Obstetricia-Ginecología & Maternidad](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/servicios/maternidad-y-ginecologia/)
- [Donations](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/development/donations/) - Donating to Legacy Health helps provide better health and well-being of patients in the Houston, TX area. Learn more today.
- [Meghan Lahey, Patient Experience](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/meghan-lahey-patient-experience/)
- [Yoexys Truxillo, Vice President of Clinical Operations](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/yoexys-truxillo-vice-president-of-clinical-operations/)
- [Dr. Chad Lemaire, Psychiatrist](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/dr-chad-lemaire-psychiatrist/)
- [Latonia Walker, Senior Vice President of Care Management](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/latonia-walker-senior-vice-president-of-care-management/)
- [Lauren Mattiuzzi, Legal General Counsel](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/lauren-mattiuzzi/)
- [Dr. Vanita Agrawal, Medical Director, Adult Medicine](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/dr-vanita-agrawal-medical-director-adult-medicine/)
- [Rebekah Le, Chief Financial Officer](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/rebekah-le-chief-financial-officer/)
- [William Lyons, Senior Manager of SDOH Programs](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/william-lyons-senior-manager-of-sdoh-programs/)
- [Felicia Sexton White, Wellness Manager](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/felicia-sexton-white-wellness-manager/)
- [Kevin Aloysius, Director of Pharmacy Operations](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/kevin-aloysius-director-of-pharmacy-operations/)
- [Neha Agrawal, Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/neha-agrawal-director-of-clinical-pharmacy-services/)
- [Dr. Rubina Khan, Pediatrics](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/dr-rubina-khan-pediatrics/)
- [Dr. Alexandra Sibley, Psychiatrist](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/dr-alexandra-sibley-psychiatrist/)
- [José Romero, Director of Therapy Services](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/jose-romero-director-of-therapy-services/)
- [Dr. Melanie Melville, Behavioral Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/dr-melanie-melville-behavioral-health/)
- [Dr. Jose Bejarano, Psychiatrist](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/dr-jose-bejarano-psychiatrist/)
- [Ashley Harris-Land, AmeriCorps Program Director](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/ashley-harris-land-americorps-program-director/)
- [Dr. Natalie Vanek, Infectious Diseases](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/dr-natalie-vanek-infectious-diseases/)
- [Little Readers Fiesta](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/development/little-readers-fiesta/)
- [Solicitud de Registros](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/solicitud-de-registros/)
- [Schedule a Pediatric Appointment | New Patients | Beaumont](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/pediatrics/schedule-appointment-new-patients-beaumont/)
- [Requesting Your Records](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/patient-center/forms/requesting-your-records/)
- [Call Now to Make an Appointment](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/contact-us/) - Call one of our locations throughout Houston, Baytown, Deer Park and Beaumont to schedule an appointment with Legacy or ask any questions.
- [Legacy - Central Beaumont](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-central-beaumont/) - Legacy offers pediatric, OB/GYN, and adult primary care services at convenient locations, Monday through Friday, and most Saturdays.
- [Programar una cita pediátrica | Nuevos pacientes | Beaumont](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/servicios/pediatria/programar-una-cita-pediatrica-nuevos-pacientes-beaumont/)
- [School-Based Health Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/programs/school-based-health-care/)
- [Beaumont North - Taylor Pediatrics](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-taylor-pediatrics-beaumont/)
- [Programar una cita pediátrica | Nuevos pacientes | Fort Bend - Stafford - Missouri City](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/servicios/pediatria/programar-una-cita-pediatrica-nuevos-pacientes-fort-bend-stafford-missouri-city/)
- [Schedule an OB/GYN Appointment in Fort Bend](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/obgyn-maternity/fort-bend-schedule-obgyn-appointment/)
- [Montrose Region](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/region/montrose/) - Legacy Community Health in Montrose offers top quality adult primary care, as well as pediatrics, maternity, dental care and more. Call to make an appointment or for more information.
- [Legacy - Missouri City](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-missouri-city/)
- [Legacy - Stafford Fountains](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-stafford-fountains/)
- [Partnering Pharmacies](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/patient-center/partnering-pharmacies/)
- [Vaccinations & Immunizations](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/vaccinations-immunizations/) - Legacy provides a full range of vaccinations & immunizations to everyone in the community, from infants to senior citizens. Schedule an appointment today
- [Legacy - Baytown Garth](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-baytown-garth/)
- [Legacy - Bissonnet Pediatrics](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-bissonnet-pediatrics/)
- [Legacy - Santa Clara](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-santa-clara/)
- [Legacy - Gulfton Dashwood Family Medicine](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-gulfton-dashwood-family-medicine/)
- [Legacy - Northside Irvington](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-northside-irvington/)
- [Sign up for News from Legacy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/sign-up-for-news-from-legacy/)
- [HIV Care in Houston, TX | Legacy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/hiv/) - At Legacy, our holistic approach to HIV care goes beyond medication. We know the challenges faced by those living with HIV and strive to offer support services.
- [Contacte con Nosotros](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/pongase-en-contacto-con/)
- [Patient Referral](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/pharmacy/patient-referral/) - Here at Legacy, we offer you reliable pharmacists who will do their job with the utmost care in mind. They are here for you. Click here for more information.
- [What is an STI?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-sexual-health/what-is-an-sti/) - < Return to TeenWell Home Talking about STIs can definitely be uncomfortable, awkward and even scary, but being knowledgeable about STIs and how to prevent them, can prevent illness and spreading of these infections.
- [What are Annual Wellness Exams?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-body/what-are-annual-wellness-exams/) - < Return to Adulting Home As we enter our teens, it's easy to think we're invincible, but staying on top of our health is crucial for keeping up with all the things we like to do, whether that’s sports, excelling in academics, and hanging out with our friends. Annual wellness exams are an important part
- [Childhood & Adolescent Vaccinations](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/childhood-adolescent-vaccinations/)
- [Little Readers Fiesta 2025-1](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/cinco-de-mayo-party/)
- [Obstetricia-Ginecología & Maternidad](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/servicios/obstetricia-ginecologia-maternidad/)
- [Maintaining a Healthy Body Image](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-mind/maintaining-a-healthy-body-image/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [Vaccinations](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-body/vaccinations/) - < Return to Home
- [The “411” on Scheduling and Attending a Health Care Visit](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-body/headaches/) - < Return to Adulting Home
- [Legacy Galena Park Dental Clinic at Almatha Clark Taylor Clinic](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-galena-park-dental-clinic-at-almatha-clark-taylor-clinic/)
- [Understanding Mental Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-mind/mental-health/) - < Return to TeenWell Home One-third of teens in America report experiencing poor mental health and 1 in 7 teens struggle with some type of mental illness. It's crucial to check in with your mental well-being and in this post we hear from teens and health care providers about the things we can do and resources
- [Health Insurance](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-money/health-insurance/) - < Return to TeenWell Home As you head into adulthood, it’s important to know what type of coverage you have through your or a family member’s job, or how to get health coverage if those are not available. You can start by talking to your family members and employers. Health centers and your doctor’s office
- [2024 T.E.A.C.H. Conference](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teach2024/)
- [Legacy Pharmacy TEACH Conference | November 9, 2024](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teach/) - Legacy Pharmacy’s TEACH Conference is for future pharmacy professionals who want to learn more about HIV, including HIV basics, advances in HIV care, and more!
- [Pague por Su Cita](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/centro-para-pacientes/planes-de-seguro-medico/)
- [Planned Giving](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/development/plannedgiving/)
- [¡Bienvenido a Legacy Community Health!](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/bienvenido-a-legacy-community-health/)
- [FAQ](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/patient-center/faq/)
- [Employment Opportunities](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/employment/) - Legacy Community Health is an equal opportunity employer looking for smart, talented people who strongly believe in supporting the health of our community.
- [Layla Y](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/teenwell-ambassadors/layla-y/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [The Importance of Voting](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-vote/the-importance-of-voting/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [How to Register and Vote](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-vote/how-to-register-and-vote/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [Healthy Snacks](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-healthy-habits/healthy-snacks/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [Eligibility](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/patient-center/eligibility/) - Legacy Community Health is here to assist any individual looking to access a health care plan. Reach out to one of our Eligibility Specialists today!
- [Mint Julep](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/development/mintjulep/)
- [Adult Medicine](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/adult-primary-care/) - Legacy Community Health provides comprehensive care for men and women 18 and older with 15 locations in Houston & Beaumont, TX. Learn more today.
- [Legacy - Alief Bissonnet OB/GYN](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-alief-bissonnet-ob-gyn/)
- [Medicaid Coverage / Cobertura de Medicaid](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/medicaidcoverage/)
- [Back To School 2024 Beaumont](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/development/beaumontgiving/beaumontbtx/)
- [Becoming a Mom/Comenzando bien©](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/public-health/becoming-a-momcomenzando-bien/)
- [HIV Basics with Legacy | Houston, TX](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/hiv/basics/) - At Legacy, our team of expert clinicians are here to provide the community with treatment for HIV. We believe that you deserve exceptional care.
- [Medication Identifier](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/pharmacy/medication-identifier/) - Legacy Community Health offers a free, online search index for medication identification. To look for specific medication information, click here.
- [Clinical Perks](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/employment/clinical-perks/)
- [Formularios](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/centro-para-pacientes/formularios/)
- [Rhea P](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/teenwell-ambassadors/rhea-p/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [Mission](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/mission/)
- [Endocrinology](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/endocrinology/) - Legacy’s trusted endocrinology team works with patients over the age of 17 to diagnose and treat numerous related health issues. Contact us today.
- [OB2Pedi](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/ob2pedi/) - Legacy Community Health is here to help guide you through your journey of pregnancy, from labor all the way to raising your baby healthily. Contact us today.
- [Draft Development update page](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/development/draft-development-update-page/)
- [Shepherd G](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/teenwell-ambassadors/shepherd-g/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [Datos del VIH con Legacy | Houston, TX](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/datos-del-vih/) - < Volver a la Página Principal del VIH
- [Atención de VIH en Houston, TX | Legacy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/vih/)
- [Elegir al médico adecuado](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/teenwell-2/elegir-al-medico-adecuado/)
- [TeenWell](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/teenwell-2/)
- [Select a Provider](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/select-a-provider/)
- [Legacy Society](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-society/)
- [Vision](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/vision/) - Legacy Community Health offers a complete range of high-quality services & products designed to help people look at their world in a better, clearer way.
- [Clínicas de Salud con base en la Escuela](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/programas/clinicas-de-salud-con-base-en-la-escuela/)
- [Multimedia](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/multimedia/)
- [Getting to Your Next Medical Appointment](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/transportation/)
- [Adult Telemedicine](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/adult-primary-care/adult-telemedicine/)
- [Telesalud Pediátrica y Telemedicina](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/servicios/pediatria/telesalud-pediatrica-y-telemedicina/)
- [Conectese - School-Based Health Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/conectese-school-based-health-care/)
- [Vacunación & Inmunización](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/servicios/inmunizaciones-y-vacunaciones/)
- [Teen Health Survey](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/teen-health-survey/)
- [Senior Check Out](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/seniorcheckout/)
- [Health Screenings Early Detection Saves Lives](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/healthscreenings/)
- [COVID-19](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/covid-19-lo-que-debe-saber/)
- [Mi Legacy - Portal del Paciente](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/centro-para-pacientes/mi-legado-portal-del-paciente/)
- [My Legacy - Patient Portal](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/patient-center/my-legacy-patient-portal/)
- [Senior Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/senior-care/)
- [Keisha Nicole, Young Jas and a Legacy Discuss Sexual Health and HIV Prevention and Treatment](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/hivstd-screening-treatment/keisha-nicole-young-jas-and-a-legacy-discuss-sexual-health-and-hiv-prevention-and-treatment/)
- [Diabetes](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/diabetes/)
- [Senior Care Missouri City Events](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/geriatrics/events-missouri-city-tx/)
- [Senior Care Events Stafford](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/geriatrics/events-stafford-tx/)
- [Events](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/geriatrics/events/)
- [SouthWest Region](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/region/southwest/) - Legacy Community Health offers services such as Adult Primary Care, Pediatrics, HIV/STD Services, LGBTQ Services and more in Southwest Houston. Learn more!
- [Baytown Region](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/region-es/baytown/)
- [Baytown Region](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/region/baytown/) - Legacy Community Health offers services such as Adult Primary Care, Pediatrics, HIV/STD Services, LGBTQ Services and more in Baytown, Texas. Learn more.
- [Zoe W](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/teenwell-ambassadors/zoe-w/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [Sloan B](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/teenwell-ambassadors/sloan-b/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [Poema S](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/teenwell-ambassadors/poema-s/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [Ella M](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/teenwell-ambassadors/ella-m/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [About Us](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/) - We are a full-service, Federally Qualified Health Center. Since 1990, we have offered countless health services meeting the needs of our patients. Call us!
- [Salud y Bienestar de Género](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/salud-y-bienestar-de-genero/)
- [Dr. Rachel Robinson, Obstetrics & Gynecology](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/dr-rachel-robinson-obstetrics-gynecology/)
- [What to know about vaping?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-healthy-habits/what-to-know-about-vaping/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [The Effects of Cigarette Smoking](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-healthy-habits/the-effects-of-cigarette-smoking/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [Sleeping](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-healthy-habits/sleeping/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [Exercise for Good Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-healthy-habits/exercise-for-good-health/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [Eating Well](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-healthy-habits/eating-well/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [Alcohol](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-healthy-habits/alcohol/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [Puberty and Changes to Your Body](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-sexual-health/puberty-and-changes-to-your-body/) - < Return to TeenWell Home How can I learn more? www.YoungMensHealth.org www.YoungWomensHealth.org
- [Dating and Dating Safety](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-sexual-health/dating-and-dating-safety/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [Birth Control and Contraception](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-sexual-health/birth-control-and-contraception/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [Stress Management](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-mind/stress-management/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [Peer Pressure](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-mind/peer-pressure/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [Beating Mental Health Stigma](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-mind/beating-mental-health-stigma/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [Pharmacy and Medication Management](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-body/pharmacy-and-medication-management/) - < Return to TeenWell Home At Legacy, specially trained pharmacists can quickly address your medication needs, help coordinate care, provide education and improve your access to care. Learn more about Legacy Pharmacy here.
- [Dental](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-body/dental/) - < Return to TeenWell Home How can I learn more? The Foundation of Delta Dental of Washington Mouth Healthy Habits
- [2023 Legacy Leadership](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/2023-legacy-leadership/)
- [Clinician Departure Notices](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/clinician-departure-notices/)
- [No Show Policy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/noshow/)
- [Dr. Scott Sawyer, Vision](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/dr-scott-sawyer-vision/)
- [Register for Young Leaders of Legacy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/register_young_leaders/)
- [2023 Pediatric Holiday Party - Beaumont](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/beaumont-holiday-party/)
- [Obstetricia-Ginecología & Maternidad](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/obstetricia-ginecologia-maternidad/)
- [Historia](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/historial-de/)
- [Dr. Iliana Solano, Medical Director, Pediatrics](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/dr-iliana-solano-medical-director-pediatrics/)
- [Leading Wellness:  The Journey to Clinician Wellness at Legacy Community Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/leading-wellness-the-journey-to-clinician-wellness-at-legacy-community-health/)
- [Galentine's Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/galentinesday/)
- [Walgreens](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/centro-para-pacientes/walgreens/)
- [Vision and Values](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/employment/clinical-perks/vision-and-values/)
- [Patricia Dolan - Making a difference by Planning for the Future](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/development/plannedgiving/pat-dolan/)
- [Planned Giving Donor Stories](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/development/plannedgiving/planned-giving-donor-stories/)
- [Deb De Bram: Her Vision to Leave a Legacy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/development/plannedgiving/deb-debram/)
- [Jim Sikorski Gives Back](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/development/plannedgiving/jim-sikorski-gives-back/)
- [Hiring Social Workers](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/hiring-social-workers/) - Want to be a part of driving healthy change in our communities? Join our team!
- [Hiring: Behavioral Health Therapists](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/hiring-behavioral-health-therapists/) - Want to be a part of driving healthy change in our communities? Join our team!
- [Legacy Now Offers Injectable Options for HIV Prevention and Treatment](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/hivstd-screening-treatment/injectable/) - Legacy offers HIV prevention with injections instead of pills. We will help guide and prepare you for your injection. Click here for more information.
- [Giving Tuesday](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/giving-tuesday/)
- [Saving Money as a Young Person](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-money/saving-money-as-a-young-person/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [Taxes](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-money/taxes/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [How to Talk to Teachers](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-life-your-future/how-to-talk-to-teachers/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [How to Make a Resume](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-life-your-future/how-to-make-a-resume/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [Volunteering in Houston](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-life-your-future/volunteering-in-houston/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [Your Community](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-community/)
- [Leadership and Professional Development](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/employment/clinical-perks/leadership-professional-development/)
- [We Want to Hear From You!](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/focus-group/)
- [How to be an Informed Voter](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-vote/how-to-be-an-informed-voter/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [The Different Types of Elections](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-vote/the-different-types-of-elections/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [Third Ward Region](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/region/third-ward-region/)
- [Northline Region](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/region/northline/) - Since 1981, LCF has opened their doors to those entering from all walks of life. Located in Houston, TX. Call to make an appointment at our Northline location.
- [Fifth Ward Region](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/region/fifthward/) - In need of health care in Fifth Ward, Houston, Texas? Look no further than Legacy Community Health. Offering adult primacy care, pediatrics, maternity services & more.
- [East End Region](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/region/east-end/) - Since 1981, LCF has provided Santa Clara, Houston patients with outstanding medical care and compassion. To learn about our services, click here.
- [Deer Park Region](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/region/deer-park/) - Located in Deer Park, TX, Legacy Community Health provides a wide range of services and medical assistance. Give us a call to schedule a visit with us!
- [Alief Region](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/region/alief/) - Legacy Community Health offers a range of medical services & providers. Conveniently located in Houston, TX, call to schedule an appointment in Bissonnet, TX.
- [Innovative Programs](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/employment/clinical-perks/innovative-programs/)
- [Teamwork and Support](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/employment/clinical-perks/team-work-support/)
- [Commitment to Wellness](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/employment/clinical-perks/commitment-to-wellness/)
- [Efficient Practice Environment](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/employment/clinical-perks/efficient-practice-environment/)
- [Clinical Guiding Principles](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/employment/clinical-perks/clinical-guiding-principles/)
- [Latonia Walker, Senior Vice President of Care Management](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/latonia-walker-senior-vice-president-of-care-management/)
- [¿Qué es la Diabetes Mellitus?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/diabetes-2/que-es-la-diabetes-mellitus/)
- [Atención Especializada de Personas Transgénero](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/atencion-especializada-de-personas-transgenero/)
- [Community Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/public-health/community-health/)
- [CUIDADO DE SALUD PARA ADULTOS MAYORES](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/servicios/geriatria/)
- [National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/nbhaad/)
- [Servicios para la Salud Mental](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/servicios/salud-del-comportamiento/)
- [Understanding Your Bank Card](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-money/understanding-your-bank-card/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [Opening an Account](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-money/opening-an-account/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [Credit Unions vs Banks](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-money/credit-unions-vs-banks/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [Financial Literacy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-money/financial-literacy/) - < Return to TeenWell Home
- [Katy Caldwell, Executive Advisor](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/katy-caldwell-chief-executive-officer/)
- [Diabetes](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/diabetes-2/)
- [Vision](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-body/vision/) - < Return to TeenWell Home How can I learn more? Choosing glasses and sunglasses Related blog posts Keeping an Eye on Pink Eye
- [Financial Services](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/patient-center/financial-services/)
- [Dr. Teandra Gordon, School-Based Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/about-us/dr-teandra-gordon-school-based-health/)
- [National HIV Testing Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/nationalhivtestingday/)
- [E-Screener Information](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/e-screener-information/)
- [Coping with a Chronic Condition](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-body/coping-with-a-chronic-condition/) - < Return to Adulting Home How can I learn more? Choosing a Doctor https://healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Category/doctor-visits/regular-check-ups/choosing-a-doctor-quick-tips
- [Legacy At-Home HIV Testing](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/hivstd-screening-treatment/legacy-test-at-home/)
- [Citas y Seguridad en tus Citas](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/teenwell-2/tu-salud-sexual/citas-y-seguridad-en-tus-citas/) - < Return to Adulting Home
- [DonateStock](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/development/donatestock/)
- [Elegibilidad](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/centro-para-pacientes/elegibilidad/)
- [el embarazo hasta la pediatría](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/el-embarazo-hasta-la-pediatria/)
- [Centro Para Pacientes](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/centro-para-pacientes/)
- [Patient Center](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/patient-center/)
- [Post-Disaster Assistance](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/post-disaster-assistance/) - We’ve been working hard to re-open clinics and provide the care and support you need. Here you will find a wide variety of post-storm resources and information.
- [Decisiones sobre el sexo](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/teenwell-2/tu-salud-sexual/decisiones-sobre-el-sexo/) - < Return to Adulting Home ¿Cómo puedo aprender más? The
- [Vacunas](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/teenwell-2/tu-cuerpo/vacunas/) - < Return to Adulting Home ¿Cómo puedo aprender más? Young Adult Vaccination Schedule
- [Dental](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/teenwell-2/tu-cuerpo/dental/) - < Return to Adulting Home ¿Cómo puedo aprender más? The Foundation of Delta Dental of Washington Mouth Healthy Habits
- [Tu cuerpo](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/teenwell-2/tu-cuerpo/)
- [Tu salud sexual](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/teenwell-2/tu-salud-sexual/)
- [Tu Mente](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/teenwell-2/tu-mente/)
- [Tus hábitos saludables](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/teenwell-2/tus-habitos-saludables/)
- [¿Qué debo saber sobre el Vapeo?](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/teenwell-2/tus-habitos-saludables/que-debo-saber-sobre-el-vapeo/) - < Return to Adulting Home
- [Los efectos del tabaquismo](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/teenwell-2/tus-habitos-saludables/los-efectos-del-tabaquismo/) - < Return to Adulting Home
- [Dormir](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/teenwell-2/tus-habitos-saludables/dormir/) - < Return to Adulting Home
- [El ejercicio y la buena salud van de la mano](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/teenwell-2/tus-habitos-saludables/el-ejercicio-y-la-buena-salud-van-de-la-mano/) - < Return to Adulting Home
- [Comer de forma saludable](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/teenwell-2/tus-habitos-saludables/comer-de-forma-saludable/) - < Return to Adulting Home
- [Alcohol](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/teenwell-2/tus-habitos-saludables/alcohol/) - < Return to Adulting Home
- [Pubertad y cambios en tu cuerpo](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/teenwell-2/tu-salud-sexual/pubertad-y-cambios-en-tu-cuerpo/) - < Return to Adulting Home ¿Cómo puedo aprender más? www.YoungMensHealth.org www.YoungWomensHealth.org
- [Anticonceptivos y anticoncepción](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/teenwell-2/tu-salud-sexual/anticonceptivos-y-anticoncepcion/) - < Return to Adulting Home
- [Manejo del estrés](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/teenwell-2/tu-mente/manejo-del-estres/) - < Return to Adulting Home
- [Presión de compañeros](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/teenwell-2/tu-mente/presion-de-companeros/) - < Return to Adulting Home
- [Acabar con el estigma de la salud mental](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/teenwell-2/tu-mente/acabar-con-el-estigma-de-la-salud-mental/) - < Return to Adulting Home
- [Visión](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/teenwell-2/tu-cuerpo/vision/) - < Return to Adulting Home ¿Cómo puedo aprender más? Choosing glasses and sunglasses Entradas de blog relacionadas Keeping an Eye on Pink Eye
- [Gestión de Farmacia y Medicamentos](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/teenwell-2/tu-cuerpo/gestion-de-farmacia-y-medicamentos/) - < Return to Adulting Home En Legacy, los farmacéuticos especialmente capacitados pueden abordar rápidamente tus necesidades de medicamentos, ayudar a coordinar el cuidado, proporcionar educación y mejorar tu acceso al cuidado. Obtén más información sobre Legacy Pharmacy aquí.
- [Cómo enfrentar una enfermedad crónica](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/teenwell-2/tu-cuerpo/como-enfrentar-una-enfermedad-cronica/) - < Return to Adulting Home ¿Cómo puedo aprender más? Choosing a Doctor
- [Legacy Physicians Named to 2019 Top Doctor Lists](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/legacy-physicians-named-2019-top-doctor-lists/)
- [Cuidado Primario para Adultos](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/servicios/atencion-primaria-adultos/)
- [Share Your Story](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/shareyourstory/)
- [17th Annual Legacy Cocktail Party](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/cocktail/)
- [Your Body](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/teenwell/your-body/)
- [PrEP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/hivstd-screening-treatment/prep/)
- [PrEP for Individuals](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/hivstd-screening-treatment/prep/prep-individual/)
- [PrEP Provider](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/hivstd-screening-treatment/prep/prep-provider/) - Every day, we can get closer to ending the spread of HIV, but sharing information and providing clear options is in your hands. Use these resources to learn more about pre-exposure prophylaxis. PrEP to Prevent HIV PrEP Fact SheetChecklist for PrescribersHIV Prevention Findings from CROI 2015Agreement Form For more information, contact Legacy at (713) 814-3300.
- [Preventing HIV with PrEP Treatment](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/pol-preventing-hiv-with-prep/) - It might only be a pill, but this medication is changing the lives of people across the nation. Taken every day, pre-exposure prophylaxis—more commonly known as PrEP—significantly reduces the risk of contracting HIV from a positive sexual partner. The FDA approved the drug in July 2012, and Legacy began its PrEP program a year later
- [Donation by Payroll Deduction](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/donation-by-payroll-deduction/)
- [Your Life, Your Baby](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/obgyn-maternity/your-life-your-baby/) - OBSTETRICS PEDIATRICS VACCINATIONS & IMMUNIZATIONS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BECOMING A MOM CLASSES NUTRITION COUNSELING LACTATION SUPPORT ADULT PRIMARY CARE SOCIAL SERVICES ELIGIBILITY DENTAL FAMILY MEDICINE FREE PREGNANCY TESTING Taking care of yourself during pregnancy is the most important step you can take for your baby. Legacy is here to help in every way. From free pregnancy
- [Healthy Starts](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/healthy-starts/) - Your little one is the most important thing in your world. Keeping them healthy, from day one, is ours. OB/GYN & Prenatal Care Becoming a Mom classes Vaccination & Immunization Pediatrics Baby showers Free pregnancy tests For location, hours of operations, and contact information, please follow the links below. Southwest Mapleridge Bissonnet Lyons South Park
- [Su Vida, Su Bebé](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/servicios/maternidad-y-ginecologia/su-vida-su-bebe/) - OBSTETRICIA PEDIATRÍA VACUNACIÓN & INMUNIZACIÓN SALUD MENTAL CLASES PRENATALES CÓMO SER MAMÁ ASESORÍA EN NUTRICIÓN CONSEJERIA EN LACTANCIA CUIDADO PRIMARIO DEL ADULTO SERVICIOS SOCIALES ELEGIBILIDAD DENTAL MEDICINA PARA FAMILIAS PRUEBAS DE EMBARAZO GRATUITAS Su cuidado durante el embarazo es lo más importante que puede hacer por usted y su bebé. Legacy está para ayudarle de
- [Cuidado Dental](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/servicios/cuidado-dental/)
- [Servicios LGBT](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/servicios-lgbt/) - Legacy abrió sus puertas hace más de 30 años con el nombre de Montrose Clinic, una agencia dedicada a ayudar a los residentes LGBT con VIH de Houston. Aunque hemos obtenido un crecimiento importante en las décadas que han pasado desde entonces, Legacy mantiene su compromiso con ayudar a todos nuestros pacientes LGBT a que
- [En las Noticias](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/sala-de-prensa/en-las-noticias/)
- [Programas](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/programas/)
- [Sala de Prensa](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/sala-de-prensa/)
- [The Building Healthy Families Campaign](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/transform/)
- [Diabetes Management Apps](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/diabetes/diabetes-management-apps/)
- [Diet for Good Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/diabetes/diet-for-good-health/)
- [Medicina de familia](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/servicios/medicina-de-familia/)
- [Servicios de Visión](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/servicios/vision/)
- [Northline Region](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/region-es/northline/)
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- [Legacy Community Health Publica la Asesoría Sanitaria sobre el Zika, Anticipándose a la Temporada de Mosquitos](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/sala-de-prensa/legacy-community-health-publica-la-asesoria-sanitaria-sobre-el-zika-anticipandose-a-la-temporada-de-mosquitos/)
- [With Vote Cancelled, America’s Health Care Safety Net Stays in Tact. For Now.](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/vote-on-health-care-cancelled-for-now/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | March 13, 2017 Kevin Nix | (202) 431 5796 | knix@legacycommunityhealth.org With Vote Cancelled, America’s Health Care Safety Net Stays in Tact. For Now. HOUSTON –Legacy Community Health, Texas’ largest community health center serving 125,000 patients, heralded the cancellation of the House vote on the American Health Care Act, which would
- [Statement on Yesterday's Zika Announcement](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/statement-on-yesterdays-zika-announcement/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | June 16, 2017 Kevin Nix | (832) 548-5136 or (202) 431 5796 Statement on Yesterday's Zika Announcement HOUSTON – Legacy Community Health issued the following statement by Dr. Ann Barnes, chief medical officer, on the Zika virus. "Legacy Community Health, in conjunction with Harris County Public Health and Houston Health Department, has
- [Trump Administration subsidy cuts to ACA are bad for Texas. But there is a solution.](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/trump-administration-subsidy-cuts-to-aca-texas/) - The Congressional Budget Office estimates such cuts could cause patient premiums to increase by 20% in 2018 and 25% by 2020.
- [Press Release](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/zika-prevention-paks-pregnant-patients/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | May 17, 2016 Kevin Nix | (202) 431-5796 | knix@legacycommunityhealth.org As Fears and Temperatures Rise, Legacy Community Health to Provide Zika Prevention Paks to Pregnant Patients Preventative measure comes as Congress votes on emergency funding HOUSTON – Legacy Community Health, one of the nation’s largest community health centers, today began providing
- [Press Release](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/transgender-bathroom-policy-mental-health-concerns/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | May 16, 2016 Kevin Nix | (202) 431-5796 As Battle over Transgender Bathroom Policy Rages, Legacy Warns of Mental Health Consequences HOUSTON – Legacy Community Health, one of the nation’s largest community health centers with 22 locations - six in in KIPP schools – in Southeast Texas, today warned of the
- [Press Release](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/legacy-back-to-school/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE| August 4, 2016 James Lee | JLee@legacycommunityhealth.org| (281) 889-8362 Legacy Community Health and Houston Businesses Kick-Start Back to School GE, ExxonMobil, Chick-fil-A, Children’s Museum make significant donations to Texas students HOUSTON – Legacy Community Health, one of the nation’s largest community health centers serving low-income patients, is hosting back-to-school events for more
- [Press Release](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/beaumont-expands-pediatric-practice/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | September 23, 2016 Brianna DAlessio South | (502) 494 1865 Legacy Community Health in Beaumont Expands Pediatrician Practice BEAUMONT- Legacy Community Health, one of the nation’s largest community health centers, announced today the hiring of a new pediatrician, Dr. Ahmad Abu-Sulb, for its central Beaumont clinic. Abu-Sulb completed his residency at University
- [Press Release](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/legacy-community-health-moves-toward-new-delivery-of-mental-health-care-in-texas/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | October 18, 2016 Brianna D’Alessio South | bdalessio@legacycommunityhealth.org | (832) 548-5295 Legacy Community Health Moves toward New Delivery of Mental Health Care in Texas New thinking by providers - and lawmakers - is required to address state's hidden public health crisis HOUSTON – To address the public health emergency in Texas, Legacy
- [Press Release: “Bathroom Bill” Opponents in Texas Release New Ad](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/press-release-bathroom-bill-opponents-in-texas-release-new-ad/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | February 20, 2017 Kevin Nix | KNix@LegacyCommunityHealth.org | (832) 548 5136 “Bathroom Bill” Opponents in Texas Release New Ad The ad, directed by Austin’s Richard Linklater, mobilizes Texans to #StopSB6 HOUSTON - The ACLU of Texas and Legacy Community Health today released a 60-second digital ad showing Texas’ “bathroom bill" (S.B.
- [Press Release: Statement on the Trump Administration Withdrawing Bathroom Protections for Transgender Students](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/press-release-statement-on-the-trump-administration-withdrawing-bathroom-protections-for-transgender-students/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | February 22, 2017 Kevin Nix | (202) 431 5796 Statement on the Trump Administration Withdrawing Bathroom Protections for Transgender Students ‘There is no longer any rationale for S.B. 6’ HOUSTON - In response to the Trump Administration's withdrawing bathroom protections for transgender students across the country, Legacy Community Health issued this
- [Press Release](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/confirms-more-patients-test-positive-for-zika/) - For Immediate Release | July 7, 2016 Kevin Nix, Sr. Director of Communications | (202) 431-5796 | knix@legacycommunityhealth.org Amid Congressional Inaction, Legacy Confirms More Patients Testing Positive for Zika Virus HOUSTON – Legacy Community Health, one of the nation’s largest community health centers, today announced three additional patients – all pregnant moms – testing positive for the mosquito-borne Zika
- [Press Release](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/legacy-re-issues-travel-advisory-pregnant-patients-houston-zika/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | August 9, 2016 Kevin Nix, Sr. Director of Communications | (202) 431-5796 | knix@legacycommunityhealth.org Legacy Community Health Re-Issues Travel Advisory for Pregnant Patients in Houston HOUSTON - Following the recent death of a Harris County infant due to Zika-related complications, Legacy Community Health, the region’s largest community health center, is re-issuing a travel
- [Press Release](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/legacy-begins-screening-male-patients-for-zika/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | August 30, 2016 Kevin Nix | (202) 431-5796 Legacy Begins Screening Male Patients at Risk for Zika HOUSTON – Legacy Community Health, one of the nation’s largest community health centers, announced today it is expanding the screening process for Zika to now include males age 12 and up since the virus
- [New Amendment Gives License for Pharmacists to Refuse Service Based on Religious Beliefs](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/new-amendment-gives-license-for-pharmacists-to-refuse-service-based-on-religious-beliefs/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | May 3, 2017 Kevin Nix | (202) 431 5796 | knix@legacycommunityhealth.org New Amendment Gives License for Pharmacists to Refuse Service Based on Religious Beliefs HOUSTON – State Rep. Matt Krause, R-Ft. Worth, has written an amendment to the Pharmacy Sunset bill (HB 2561) that would allow pharmacists to refuse filling patient
- [Legacy Community Health Urges U.S. Senate to Protect Low-Income Americans in Health Care Bill](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/legacy-community-health-urges-u-s-senate-to-protect-low-income-americans-in-health-care-bill/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | May 4, 2017 Kevin Nix | (202) 431 5796 | knix@legacycommunityhealth.org Legacy Community Health Urges U.S. Senate to Protect Low-Income Americans in Health Care Bill HOUSTON – Legacy Community Health, one of Texas' largest health centers serving 150,000 patients, today urged the Senate to re-write the American Health Care Act, passed
- [Legacy Receives Episcopal Health Foundation Grant for Behavioral Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/legacy-receives-episcopal-health-foundation-grant-for-behavioral-health/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | March 27, 2018 Contact: India Ogazi (832) 548-5112 Legacy Community Health Receives Episcopal Health Foundation Grant for Behavioral Health HOUSTON – Legacy Community Health, Houston’s largest non-profit community health system, has received a $370,000 grant from Episcopal Health Foundation to expand its behavioral health services. The grant expands Legacy’s Integrated Behavioral
- [Legacy Community Health Opens $5 Million State-of-the-Art Campus in Houston’s Fifth Ward](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/legacy-community-health-opens-5-million-state-of-the-art-campus-in-houstons-fifth-ward/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | May 17, 2017 Kevin Nix | (202) 431 5796 Legacy Community Health Opens $5 Million State-of-the-Art Campus in Houston’s Fifth Ward New building features local art by Reginald Adams Ahead of June 3 ribbon cutting with Mayor Turner, take a 360-degree tour of building HOUSTON –Legacy Community Health, one of Texas’
- [Legacy Community Health Opens Two Pharmacies in Houston](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/legacy-community-health-opens-two-pharmacies-in-houston/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | October 30, 2017 India Ogazi | (832) 548 5112 Legacy Community Health Opens Two Pharmacies in Houston HOUSTON – Legacy Community Health, one of the largest community health centers in Texas, today announced the opening of two state-of-the-art pharmacies in Houston’s Montrose and Fifth Ward neighborhoods. Both pharmacies are built
- [Legacy Community Health Urges Precaution against Widespread Flu in Houston Region](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/legacy-community-health-urges-precaution-against-widespread-flu-in-houston-region/) - Legacy diagnosed 735 patients with flu in December 2017 compared to just 34 in December 2016.
- [Legacy Community Health Opens First Clinic in North Houston](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/legacy-community-health-opens-first-clinic-in-north-houston/) - Legacy Community Health today announced the grand opening of its newest site in North Houston
- [Legacy Community Health Launches New Social Determinants of Health Initiative](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/legacy-community-health-launches-new-social-determinants-of-health-initiative/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | June 14, 2018 Contact: Kevin Nix | (202) 431-5796 Legacy Community Health Launches New Social Determinants of Health Initiative HOUSTON – Legacy Community Health, Houston’s largest non-profit community health system, has launched a social determinants of health program to address the socio-economic factors its patients face – not just
- [Legacy Community Health Issues Zika Health Advisory Ahead of Mosquito Season](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/legacy-community-health-issues-zika-health-advisory-ahead-of-mosquito-season/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | March 30, 2017 Kevin Nix | (202) 431 5796 | knix@legacycommunityhealth.org Legacy Community Health Issues Zika Health Advisory Ahead of Mosquito Season HOUSTON – Legacy Community Health, Texas’ largest community health center, today issued a health advisory to its pregnant patients urging them to protect themselves from the mosquito-borne Zika virus.
- [Legacy Community Health and Comcast Help 1,500 Houston Kids Go Back to School](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/legacy-community-health-and-comcast-help-1500-houston-kids-go-back-to-school/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | August 11, 2017 India Ogazi | (713) 906 1563 Legacy Community Health and Comcast Help 1,500 Houston Kids Go Back to School HOUSTON – Legacy Community Health, one of Texas' largest community health centers, in partnership with Comcast, is providing backpacks full of supplies to 1,500 of its pediatric patients ahead
- [Legacy Community Health Launches ACA Enrollment Ad Campaign](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/legacy-community-health-launches-aca-enrollment-ad-campaign/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | October 25, 2017 Kevin Nix | (202) 431 5796 Legacy Community Health Launches ACA Enrollment Ad Campaign HOUSTON – Legacy Community Health, one of Texas’ largest community health centers, today launched a public relations and advertising campaign to enroll Houstonians in the health insurance marketplace established under the Affordable Care
- [Legacy Community Health and BakerRipley Help Kids with Summer Reading](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/legacy-community-health-and-bakerripley-help-kids-with-summer-reading/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | June, 28, 2018 Kevin Nix | (202) 431-5796 Legacy Community Health and BakerRipley Help Kids with Summer Reading 30,000 students from across country attending public service events in Houston HOUSTON – Legacy Community Health, Houston’s largest community health system with 34 clinics, in partnership with BakerRipley, is providing thousands of free
- [Budget Projections for Health Care Bill Indicate Trouble for Houston](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/budget-projections-for-health-care-bill-indicate-trouble-for-houston/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | March 13, 2017 Kevin Nix | (202) 431 5796 Budget Projections for Health Care Bill Indicate Trouble for Houston HOUSTON – Legacy Community Health, the state’s largest community health center, warned of the potential for massive losses in insurance coverage under the American Health Care Act (AHCA). The nonpartisan Congressional Budget
- [Ahead of “Bathroom Bill” hearing, Legacy Community Health Puts Mental Health Concerns Front and Center](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/bathroom-bill-hearing-legacy-community-health-mental-health-concerns/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | July 20, 2017 Kevin Nix | (281) 431 5796 Ahead of “Bathroom Bill” hearing, Legacy Community Health Puts Mental Health Concerns Front and Center HOUSTON – Legacy Community Health, one of Texas’ largest community health systems, released a web video featuring three of its physicians discussing the higher risk of suicide among
- [House Votes on Harvey Relief Funding](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/house-votes-on-harvey-relief-funding/) - Earlier today the U.S. House of Representatives approved nearly $8 billion in relief aid for Houston-region victims of hurricane Harvey.
- [Even with Graham-Cassidy dead, Texas health care remains in crisis](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/even-with-graham-cassidy-dead-texas-health-care-remains-crisis/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | September 26, 2017 Kevin Nix | (202) 431 5796 Even with Graham-Cassidy dead, Texas health care remains in crisis HOUSTON – Republican Senators today indicated they are not moving forward with a vote on the Graham-Cassidy bill, which would have repealed and replaced the Affordable Care Act. Legacy Community Health issued
- [Disney Awards Grant to Legacy’s “Little Readers” Initiative](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/disney-awards-grant-to-legacys-little-readers-initiative/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | February 2, 2018 India Ogazi | (832) 548-5112 Saturday Contact: Kevin Nix | (202) 431-5796 Disney Awards Grant to Legacy’s “Little Readers” Initiative Patient event this Saturday commemorates grant HOUSTON – Legacy Community Health, one of Texas’ largest community health systems, wins a Disney Be Inspired Grant for its Legacy’s
- [Legacy Announces New Associate Chief Medical Officer Dr. Charlene Flash](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/press-releases/legacy-announces-new-associate-chief-medical-officer-dr-charlene-flash/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | March 28, 2018 Contact: India Ogazi (832) 548-5112 Legacy Community Health Announces New Associate Chief Medical Officer Dr. Charlene Flash HOUSTON – Legacy Community Health, Houston’s largest non-profit community health system, today announced the appointment of Dr. Charlene Flash as Associate Chief Medical Officer. A nationally recognized expert in infectious disease,
- [Ready or not: Summer's coming, and so is Zika](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/in-the-news/summer-zika/) - by Lisa Falkenberg Originally published in the Houston Chronicle - May 21, 2016 Dr. David Persse was watching his 5-year-old grandson playing in the backyard recently when he noticed the child wasn't wearing mosquito repellent. When he asked his son-in-law about it, he said the young man, whom he described as "very intelligent," seemed to
- [Woman emerges from a life spent hiding and fearful](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/in-the-news/woman-emerges-from-a-life-spent-hiding-and-fearful/) - By Lisa Falkenberg Originally published in the Houston Chronicle - June 18, 2016 For most of us, it's a minor inconvenience. We're at Target, or Lowe's, maybe with a full shopping cart, when we realize we've got to go to the bathroom. For April, that situation raises anxiety and fear. She can't simply make a
- [Vacation is over, Congress. Fund the fight against Zika](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/in-the-news/vacation-is-over-congress-fund-the-fight-against-zika/) - Op-Ed by Katy Caldwell originally published in Stat on September 6, 2016 Unlike the suddenness of terrorism and natural disasters, public health emergencies tend to be slow burns. But at the end of the day, each dramatically affects our safety and security. With Congress back in session, it must get serious about providing funding to fight
- [Lemaire: Resilience is the key to recovering from disasters like Harvey](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/in-the-news/lemaire-resilience-is-the-key-to-recovering-from-disasters-like-harvey/) - Originally published in the Houston Chronicle September 29, 2017 By Chad Lemaire We know all too well the physical destruction Harvey wrought in Houston and southeast Texas. What we don't yet know is the mental health toll on those directly and indirectly impacted by what FEMA's chief says is probably the worst disaster to ever
- [Obamacare open enrollment reveals divide between rural and urban Texas](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/in-the-news/obamacare-open-enrollment-reveals-divide-between-rural-and-urban-texas/) - By Renuka Rayasam AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has two realities when it comes to Obamacare. It's home to urban counties with among the highest enrollment in the country, and to two of only four rural counties nationwide with not a single enrollee in the federal health insurance exchange. As the Affordable Care Act's fifth open enrollment season
- [In a crisis, Congress feuds while researchers run out of money](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/in-the-news/in-a-crisis-congress-feuds-while-researchers-run-out-of-money/) - Originally Published in the Houston Chronicle by Lisa Falkenberg, Pulitzer-Prize winning columnist - 9/20/2016 We now interrupt your regularly scheduled Twitter hand-wringing on Skittles, Brangelina and Poppy Bush's plan to vote for Hillary (shocker!) to bring you some real news. Zika is here, it's real and it's scary, and on Tuesday, Congress once again punted on
- [Lemaire: A Sense of Urgency for Mental Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/in-the-news/lemaire-a-sense-of-urgency-for-mental-health/) - By Dr. Chad Lemaire - Originally Published in the Houston Chronicle on 10/21 Mental health concerns too often get swept under the rug and ignored. Yet 44 million Americans, and half a million in Harris County, have experienced some sort of mental illness such as depression or an anxiety disorder in any given year. (And
- [Legacy Community Health opening three new clinics](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/in-the-news/legacy-community-health-opening-three-new-clinics/) - Originally published in the Houston Chronicle on April 6, 2017 Legacy Community Health, the largest system of community-based health care in Texas, will open three new facilities in the Houston area in coming weeks to keep up with growing need, the company said Thursday. The new additions to the network of health care clinics brings
- [Finally, a health care model that drives down costs. Don’t break it.](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/in-the-news/finally-a-health-care-model-that-drives-down-costs-dont-break-it/) - By Katy Caldwell, CEO of Legacy Community Health Originally posted in The Texas Tribune - May 2, 2017 As CEO of one of Texas' largest community health systems, I'm deeply concerned about the locomotive that appears to be coming our way — and soon. The Trump Administration is pushing for a House vote this week
- [Caldwell: GOP Presidential Debate in Houston Should Tackle Health Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/in-the-news/caldwell-gop-presidential-debate-in-houston-should-tackle-health-care/) - by Katy Caldwell Originally Published in the Houston Chronicle - 2/21/2016 It's true everything in Texas is bigger - and that includes our health care challenges. That's why the Republican presidential candidates at Thursday's debate should go beyond the expected talking points and cover new ground on health care that affects not just Texas but the
- [Caldwell: Houston, let's lead the way in fight against hate](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/in-the-news/caldwell-lead-fight-against-hate/) - Originally Published in the Houston Chronicle - June 18, 2016 Homophobic terrorism like what was committed against Orlando's LGBT community can happen anywhere in U.S. The best thing Houston can do in the short term following the Orlando massacre is to put on the biggest, best and baddest pride parade in the history of the city.
- [AIDS fight Reducing the number of new HIV cases in Harris County requires greater commitment.](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/in-the-news/aids-fight-reducing-the-number-of-new-hiv-cases-in-harris-county-requires-greater-commitment/) - Originally Published in the Houston Chronicle on November 29, 2016 This nation has made so much headway in the battle against HIV/AIDS since June 1981. when a published report described five cases of a rare lung infection in young previously healthy gay men in Los Angeles. Unlike the mid-1980s, when thousands of people died of
- [Caldwell: Keep nonprofit health centers healthy in ACA repeal](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/in-the-news/caldwell-keep-nonprofit-health-centers-healthy-in-aca-repeal/) - By Katy Caldwell - Originally Published in the Houston Chronicle on March 14, 2017 Like every other health care provider, we have a case of the jitters when it comes to the coming changes to the U.S. health care system. The Affordable Care Act will be repealed and repaired; elections have consequences. But changes to the
- [After Harvey, we shouldn't expect any less of our schools](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/in-the-news/after-harvey-schools/) - Originally published in the Houston Chronicle September 27, 2017 By Sehba Ali, Mark DiBella, Mike Feinberg Hurricane Harvey might be behind us, but as public school educators in Houston, we know that thousands of children and families are still struggling to meet basic needs for housing, food and more. Though the flood is over, it
- [ACA is still the law of the land](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/in-the-news/aca-is-still-the-law-of-the-land/) - Originally posted in the Houston Chronicle on October 25, 2017 By Lisa Falkenberg Yes, the Affordable Care Act has been beaten to a bloody pulp. Yes, President Donald Trump further kneecapped the law last week by cutting off payments to insurers that help low-income people pay out-of-pocket medical costs. Yes, the president tweeted gleefully Friday,
- [A half million Texans could be without insurance under GOP health care plan](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/in-the-news/a-half-million-texans-could-be-without-insurance-under-gop-health-care-plan/) - Originally Published in the Houston Chronicle March 18, 2017 As many as a half-million Texans could become uninsured under the Republican plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, wiping out at least half the gains the state has made in reducing the number of uninsured residents in recent years, according to health care analysts. Texas
- [Legacy CEO Testimony on Economic Competitiveness](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsroom/blog/legacy-ceo-testimony-on-economic-competitiveness/) - Witness Testimony before the House Select Committee on Economic Competitiveness November 15, 2017 Katy Caldwell, CEO, Legacy Community Health Chairman Cook, and members of the House Select Committee on Economic Competitiveness, my name is Katy Caldwell and I’m CEO of Legacy Community Health in Houston. We are one of the state’s largest federally qualified health
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- [Hogar Médico Centrado en el Paciente](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/centro-para-pacientes/hogar-medico-centrado-en-el-paciente/)
- [Comienzo Saludable](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/programas/comienzo-saludable/)
- [Lee Legacy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/programas/lee-legado/)
- [Salud Pública](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/programas/salud-publica/)
- [Proyecto CORRE](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/programas/proyecto-corre/)
- [Siguiente paso](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/programas/siguiente-paso/)
- [Proyecto de Organización Positiva](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/programas/positiva-organizacion-pro/)
- [mSociety](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/programas/msociety/)
- [Paciente Navegación](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/programas/paciente-navegacion/)
- [Programa de sífilis](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/programas/programa-de-sifilis/)
- [PrEP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/servicios/deteccion-de-vihets-y-tratamiento/preparacion-para-el/) - Póngase en contacto con Legacy hoy en día. Llamar al (832) 548 5221. Preguntar aprender más acerca de PrEP. La oportunidad de poner fin a la propagación del VIH en nuestra vida está aquí. La elección a tomar acción es suya. PrEP es un medicamento aprobado por la FDA que, cuando se toma una vez al
- [PrEP Individual](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/servicios/deteccion-de-vihets-y-tratamiento/preparacion-para-el/preparacion-individual/) - Póngase en contacto con legado hoy en día. Llame al 832-548-5221 en Houston y 409-242-2619 en Beaumont. Preguntar aprender más acerca de PrEP. Diagnóstico positivo de VIH va en aumento. Ahora hay una preparación, una medicación diaria que ayuda a prevenir la propagación y la transmisión del VIH. Es momento de tomar acción. Es el
- [Proveedor de PrEP.](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/servicios/deteccion-de-vihets-y-tratamiento/preparacion-para-el/proveedor-de-prep/) - Cada día, podemos acercarnos a poner fin a la propagación del VIH, pero compartir información y proporcionando opciones claro está en sus manos. Utilice estos recursos para aprender más acerca de la profilaxis pre-exposición. Preparación para prevenir el VIH Hoja de preparación Lista de verificación para prescriptores Resultados de prevención de VIH de CROI 2015
- [Asuntos públicos](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/programas/asuntos-publicos/)
- [Servicios](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/servicios/) - Legacy ofrece una amplia variedad de servicios a nuestros pacientes, con el propósito general de ofrecer servicios a su paciente y toda su familia en una mismo lugar. En cualquiera de nuestras localidades usted encontrará una amplia variedad de servicios diseñados específicamente para la comunidad que servimos. Cuidado Primario para Adultos Pediatría Obstetricia-Ginecología & Maternidad
- [Patient Education](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/public-health/patient-education/)
- [Public Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/public-health/)
- [Additional Resources](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/public-health/additional-resources/)
- [Family Medicine](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/family-medicine/) - Legacy Community Health offers a comprehensive array of family health services to all ages including chronic disease management, & geriatric care. Learn more.
- [Hep C](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/hivstd-screening-treatment/hep-c/) - For immediate assistance, contact us at (832) 548 5221 with questions about testing, treatment and referrals. Follow the Pathway to a Cure What is HEP C? HEP C is an infectious blood-borne disease caused by a virus that infects the liver. HEP C typically produces mild or no symptoms during the early stages, many people
- [nPEP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/hivstd-screening-treatment/npep/) - What is non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (nPEP)? Prophylaxis is a medical intervention designed to prevent disease. So, post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV is a medical intervention designed to prevent HIV infection after exposure to the virus. Prophylaxis for HIV is only available with a prescription. Who should receive nPEP? nPEP is strongly recommended for anyone who has
- [Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE)](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/geriatrics/initial-preventive-physical-examination-ippe/)
- [Legacy Community Health Services](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/) - Legacy Community Health offers an array of medical services including dental care, pediatrics, OB/GYN and more. Call us!
- [Zika Virus Information Center](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/zika/)
- [Under Construction](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/under-construction/) - Gracias por su interés y apoyo hacia Legacy Community Health. Nuestra página en español se está desarrollando en este momento. Por el momento, si usted tiene alguna pregunta acerca las donaciones, voluntariado, planea donar y/o ser colaborador comunitario o corporativo, por favor llame al (832) 730 4333 o Giving@LegacyCommunityHealth.org y pregunte por Maria Cantu-Ondarza, Development
- [UX-Demo](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/ux-demo/)
- [Temporada de dar](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/temporada-de-dar/) - Cada día que legado tiene el honor de ver a la gente y servir a la gente que vienen a nosotros por ayuda. Nos esforzamos para responder a sus necesidades y mejorar su salud. Sabemos que muchas veces también tienen necesidades más allá de la asistencia sanitaria que damos. Durante esta temporada de dar, hay
- [Team Page](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/team-page/) - Welcome and please feel free to check out [tlpteam id="19409" title="Legacy Community Health Providers"]
- [Take the Health Care Experience Survey](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/take-the-health-care-experience-survey/) - We need your help. The best doctors and nurses all over Houston, we think, must understand the culture of the communities they serve. This includes the financial and social situations people live in – which contribute to a person’s health and ability to get medical treatment. A new survey, found here, asks about your experiences
- [Regions](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/region/)
- [SouthWest Region](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/region-es/southwest/)
- [Region-Es](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/region-es/)
- [Fifthward Region](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/region-es/fifthward/)
- [Alief Region](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/region-es/alief/)
- [Deer Park Region](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/region-es/deer-park/)
- [East End Region](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/region-es/east-end/)
- [Reads](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/reads/)
- [The Pulse 90.1 FM KPFT Houston](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/public-affairs/the-pulse/) - The Pulse: Heartbeat of a Healthy Houston airs weekly, every Tuesday from 4:30 - 5:00 pm, on KPFT 90.1 FM. Tune in to 90.1 FM on your radio or listen online live at KPFT.org/Listen. The Pulse tackles issues on health policy and politics that affect us here locally, across Texas and nationally. This show is
- [The Medical Case against Anti-LGBT Laws  in Texas](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/public-affairs/the-medical-case-against-anti-lgbt-laws-in-texas/)
- [Zika Virus in Texas](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/public-affairs/zika-virus-in-texas/)
- [Prueba](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/prueba-2/) - ABRA LAS PUERTAS. BRAZOS ABIERTOS. Desde 1981, Legacy Community Health ha abierto nuestras puertas y nuestros corazones a las personas de todas las profesiones. Ofrecemos una amplia gama de atención médica de calidad y envuelva alrededor de servicios a todos nuestros vecinos, independientemente de la capacidad de pago. Creemos que deben ayudar a vecinos a
- [Finding Texas Veterans the Mental Health Care They Need](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/public-affairs/finding-texas-veterans-the-mental-health-care-they-need/)
- [Ending HIV in Houston/Harris County](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/public-affairs/ending-hiv-in-houstonharris-county/)
- [Preserving the Stories of Houston’s AIDS Epidemic Through Oral History](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/pol-oh-history/) - The first case of AIDS in Houston was diagnosed in 1981, shortly after the Montrose Clinic was incorporated as a non-profit focused on assisting the gay community. In the 35 years since that grim milestone, the clinic has transformed into Legacy Community Health, and the old fear of AIDS being an automatic death sentence is,
- [Positive Organizing Project Trains a New Generation of HIV Advocates](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/pol_positive-organizing-project-trains-a-new-generation-of-hiv-advocates/) - More than 30 years after Legacy mobilized resources to battle the AIDS epidemic of the 80s, we're training a new generation of leaders to advocate for accessible health care and medications, and end to stigma, and the decriminalization of HIV. Positive Organizing Project, or POP+, began three years ago to empower people living with HIV
- [Your New Addition](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/ob2pedi/your-new-addition/)
- [The Journey Begins](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/ob2pedi/the-journey-begins/)
- [Your Labor of Love](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/ob2pedi/your-labor-of-love/)
- [Legacy Kicks Off END HIV/AIDS Houston Project](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/pol-legacy-kicks-off-end-hiv-aids-houston-project/) - The number of new annual HIV infections in Houston has remained relatively steady over the past five years. Legacy believes that 1200-1300 new diagnoses each year is far too many, and has launched an ambitious effort to cut that number in half by 2021 thanks to a new grant from AIDS United and its Southern
- [mSociety "Art-ivist" Produces Stage Play about HIV-Criminalization](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/pol-artivist-stage-play-hiv-criminalization/) - Photo: Jared La'Pread and Graham Maio (left and second from left) at Legacy for rehearsal When 29-year old Graham Maio joined Legacy's mSociety's Emerging Leaders program in 2012, his HIV diagnosis was still new, and he was learning how to navigate life with a chronic illness. Four years later, he's become one of Houston's emerging voices
- [Legacy Then and Now: A Conversation Between Generations](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/pol-legacy-then-and-now-a-conversation-between-generations/) - When Legacy opened its doors 35 years ago (it was called the Montrose Clinic back then), the AIDS epidemic was just beginning, and many in Houston’s LGBT community lived in fear of police harassment and public scorn. Today, medical advances mean people with HIV can live longer lives and same-sex marriage is the legal in
- [Millennials Take Over to Talk About Sex and Preventing HIV](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/pol-millennials-take-over-to-talk-about-sex-and-preventing-hiv/) - Pictured left to right: Graham Maio (organizer and POP+), Venita Ray (Legacy Policy Manager), Levi Says (singer and participant), Marnina L. Miller (organizer and POP+), Nathan Mackey (participant and POP+), and Ian Haddock (PrEP advocate/participant) Although new HIV diagnoses are decreasing in the US, young African American gay and bisexual men are testing positive at a
- [Legacy Advocates for HIV Decriminalization at National Conference](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/pol-hiv-is-not-a-crime/) - Members of Legacy’s Public Affairs and Public Health departments joined local people living with HIV (PLHIV) at the second annual HIV is Not a Crime National Training Academy last month in Alabama. The conference brought together activists and allies working to reform or repeal laws and statues that criminalize PLHIV. Legacy presenters showcased the Positive
- [Legacy Celebrates Pride 2017](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/pol-legacy-celebrates-pride-2017/) - Legacy Community Health marked this year's Pride month with outreach, education, and celebratory events in Houston and Beaumont to honor the history, struggles, and accomplishments of the LGBTQ community. "From the moment we opened...our staff and volunteers have been the embodiment of what it means to be PROUD," said Russell Etherton, Legacy Montrose Community Relations
- [Volunteer in Your Community](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/development/volunteer/) - Volunteering is rewarding to both the community and the volunteers themselves. Help us show our patients how much they are respected and cared for. Learn More.
- [Lights of Legacy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/development/lights-of-legacy/)
- [Preserving Our Legacy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/development/preserving-our-legacy/)
- [Health Care Experience Survey](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/health-care-experience-survey/)
- [free scroll demo](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/free-scroll-demo/)
- [END of HIV/AIDS Symposium](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/end-of-hivaids/) - Legacy Community Health is pleased to announce the launch of Houston's END of HIV/AIDS Campaign. According to the National HIV/AIDS Strategy,over 50 percent of new HIV/AIDS cases are in the South. As of 2012, over 21,000 Houstonians were living with an HIV/AIDS diagnosis, with over 1,200 new diagnoses in 2013. In a state that overwhelmingly
- [Dispatches From the 2016 International AIDS conference](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/pol-dispatches-from-the-2016-international-aids-conference/) - Venita Ray of Legacy’s Public Affairs Department was just named one of HIVPlus magazine’s Most Amazing HIV-Positive People of 2016. She just returned from a trip to Durban, South Africa, to attend the 21st Annual International AIDS Conference as one of 18,000 delegates who attended. Her trip was made possible by HIV Justice World wide
- [¡Controlar la Diabetes es Sencillo!](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/diabetes-2/controlar-la-diabetes-es-sencillo/) - Diabetes Inicio Para Android visita Google Play Store y para Apple visita la App Store.Todas las aplicaciones son GRATUITAS [wc_row] [wc_column size="one-half" position="first"] Contador de Calorías Pro MyNetDiary: Esta aplicación se encarga de todo: planificar, contar calorías y nutrientes, ejercitación y comer mejor. La aplicación analiza su diario de alimentos, calcula sus objetivos y le guía
- [Cuidado de los Pies en las Personas con Diabetes](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/diabetes-2/cuidado-de-los-pies-en-las-personas-con-diabetes/) - Diabetes Inicio Cuidado de los Pies en las Personas con Diabetes Las personas con diabetes deben tener un especial cuidado de sus pies. Su médico debe realizarle un examen de pies cada año. Si nota cambios como pérdida de sensibilidad, cambios en la forma de los pies, sequedad de la piel, callosidades o úlceras en
- [Dieta para una Buena Salud](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/diabetes-2/dieta-para-una-buena-salud-2/) - Diabetes Inicio Así es como debería lucir un plato Propuestas Alimenticias [wc_row] [wc_column size="one-third" position="first"] Carbohidratos, Almidón y Granos (Azúcares) [/wc_column] [wc_column size="one-third"] Proteínas y Grasas [/wc_column] [wc_column size="one-third" position="last"] Frutas y Vegetales [/wc_column] [/wc_row] [wc_row] [wc_column size="one-half" position="first"] Etiquetas de los Alimentos [/wc_column] [wc_column size="one-half" position="last"] Recuento de Carbohidratos [/wc_column] [/wc_row]Recetas
- [Ejercicio](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/diabetes-2/ejercicio/) - Diabetes Inicio Ejercicio Estar físicamente activo es muy importante para ayudarle a controlar el azúcar en la sangre. Puede correr, caminar,andar en bicicleta, bailar, nadar o cualquier otro ejercicio con el que se sienta cómodo haciendo. Cada semana, debe buscar 150 minutos de actividad física. Esto se puede dividir en 30 minutos todos los días
- [Metas para el Control de la Diabetes](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/diabetes-2/metas-para-el-control-de-la-diabetes/) - Diabetes Inicio Descargue este gráfico
- [Goals of Diabetes Management](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/diabetes/goals-of-diabetes-management/)
- [Foot Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/diabetes/foot-care/)
- [Exercise](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/diabetes/exercise/)
- [Recipes](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/diabetes/diet-for-good-health/recipes/)
- [Cómo Afrontar la Diabetes](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/diabetes-2/como-afrontar-la-diabetes/) - Diabetes Inicio La diabetes es abrumadora y puede ser estresante. El estrés puede elevar los niveles de azúcar en la sangre. Aquí le presentamos algunas estrategias para ayudarle a lidiar con el estrés: Edúquese – Utilice esta guía para ayudarle a obtener conocimientos sobre la diabetes y cómo puede ayudar a controlarla. Converse con su
- [Comunicado de Prensa](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/el-aumento-en-las-temperaturas-hace-que-legacy-community-health-proporcione-paquetes-de-prevencion-contra-el-zika-para-sus-pacientes-embarazadas/) - El Aumento en las Temperaturas hace que Legacy Community Health Proporcione Paquetes de Prevención contra el Zika para Sus Pacientes Embarazadas El Congreso votara sobre fondos de emergencia para el virus esta semana HOUSTON – Legacy Community Health, uno de los más grandes centros comunitarios de salud de la nación, hoy comenzaron a ofrecer a
- [All About Diabetes](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/diabetes/all-about-diabetes/)
- [Coping with Diabetes](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/diabetes/coping-with-diabetes/)
- [Complete la Encuesta de Experiencia de Cuidado de la Salud](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/complete-la-encuesta-de-experiencia-de-cuidado-de-la-salud/) - Necesitamos su ayuda Creemos que los mejores doctores y enfermeras de todo Houston deben entender la cultura de las comunidades a las que sirven. Esto incluye las situaciones sociales y financieras que las personas viven, lo cual contribuye con la salud y capacidad de dichas personas para obtener tratamiento médico. Esta encuesta se enfoca en
- [Community Resources](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/community-resources/) - Legacy is working hard to re-open as soon as possible – hopefully later this week for some clinics – to meet the physical and mental health needs of our patients, regardless of the ability to pay. Updates including clinic openings and the rescheduling of appointments, and important information about community resources can be found on
- [Acerca del Virus Zika](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/zika-2/) - Acerca del Virus Zika Zika se transmite principalmente a través de la picadura de un mosquito de la especie de Aedes infectado. El virus también se transmite por medio de un hombre a su pareja sexual. No existen vacunas en este momento. Hay un brote de Zika en más de 40 países de Latino América, la Comunidad de Salud aconseja
- [All Clinics Resume Normal Hours](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/weather/) - Click here to learn more about our normal business hours. We look forward to continuing to meet physical and mental health needs of our patients and our communities, regardless of the ability to pay.
- [Asistencia Disponible Después de la Tormenta](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/asistencia-disponible-despues-de-la-tormenta/) - [wc_row] [wc_column size="one-third" position="first"] FEMA & Condado de Harris Recursos de Ayuda para Desastres Asistencia Para Desastres United Way La Cruz Roja Americana Alberges de Emergencia Limpieza de Escombres Ayuda Legal Mascotas [/wc_column] [wc_column size="two-third" position="last"] Asistencia Disponible Después de la Tormenta En Legacy Community Health entendemos que ha sido uno días muy difíciles para
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## UX Blocks

- [Free Pregnancy Testing Times and Locations](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/free-pregnancy-testing-times-and-locations/)
- [Memorial Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/memorial-day/)
- [Emergency Update Notice](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/emergency-update-notice/)
- [Inclement Weather Notice Content](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/inclement-weather-notice-content/) - Due to power outages in the area from the storm, the Legacy Beaumont North / Taylor Pediatrics Clinic will delay our opening until 10:00 a.m. Our staff will be calling any affected patients to reschedule appointments. Established patients with MyChart may schedule/reschedule Adult & Pediatric Primary Care, Behavioral Health and OB/GYN appointments online
- [HIV STI Testing Times Locations](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/hiv-sti-testing-times-locations/)
- [Closure](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/closure/)
- [Holiday](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/holiday/)
- [Christmas](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/christmas/)
- [Thanksgiving](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/thanksgiving/)
- [Scheduling Resources Es](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/blocks/scheduling-resources-es/) - Programación de recursos Inscripción en MyChart y preguntas frecuentes Más información sobre las visitas en vídeo
- [Provider Profile - Pediatrics Scheduling](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/provider-profile-pediatrics-scheduling/)
- [spa-test](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/spa-test/)
- [Giving Links](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/giving-links/)
- [Newsroom Sidebar](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/newsroom-sidebar/) - Media Inquiries: publicaffairs@legacycommunityhealth.org Feedback: (832) 548 5018
- [Scheduling Resources](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/scheduling-resources/) - Scheduling Resources MyChart Sign Up and FAQ Learn About Video Visits
- [Measles Vaccination](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/measles-vaccination/) - Legacy Community Health and Harris County Judge Linda Hidalgo are committed to supporting our community by offering MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccines. We are dedicated to ensuring the health and well-being of our youngest community members. Anyone without proof of a vaccine should get a vaccination. Legacy will vaccinate between the ages of 12
- [Third Ward Region Locations](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/third-ward-region-locations/)
- [SouthWest Region Locations](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/southwest-region-locations/)
- [Northline Region Locations](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/northline-region-locations/)
- [Montrose Region Locations](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/montrose-region-locations/)
- [Fifthward Region Location](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/fifthward-region-location/)
- [East End Region Locations](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/east-end-region-locations/)
- [Deer Park Region Locations](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/deer-park-region-locations/)
- [Beaumont Region Locations](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/beaumont-region-locations/)
- [Baytown Region Locations](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/baytown-region-locations/)
- [Alief Region Locations](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/alief-region-locations/)
- [Footer Sections](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/footer-sections/)
- [TA Samantha Da Bio](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/ta-samantha-da-bio/)
- [TA Diane H Bio](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/ta-diane-h-bio/)
- [TA Mallika M Bio](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/ta-mallika-m-bio/)
- [TA Aaliyah P Bio](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/ta-aaliyah-p-bio/)
- [TA Sara T Bio](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/ta-sara-t-bio/)
- [TA Sana Y Bio](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/ta-sana-y-bio/)
- [TA Isabella C Bio](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/ta-isabella-c-bio/)
- [TA Rayne P Bio](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/ta-rayne-p-bio/)
- [TA Brooklynn P Bio](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/ta-brooklynn-p-bio/)
- [Newsroom Sub Menu](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/newsroom-sub-menu/)
- [TA Ashley Bio](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/ta-ashley-bio/)
- [TA Samantha D Bio](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/ta-samantha-d-bio/)
- [Location Services Links](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/location-services-links/) - Legacy patients are offered discount prescriptions at Legacy Pharmacies (click here for locations) and at some other participating pharmacies (click here for locations).
- [TA Ninon Bio](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/ta-ninon-bio/)
- [TA Yasmeen Bio](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/ta-yasmeen-bio/)
- [TA Xinpei Bio](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/ta-xinpei-bio/)
- [TA Nisha Bio](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/ta-nisha-bio/)
- [TA Hadasah Bio](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/ta-hadasah-bio/)
- [TA Azania Bio](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/ta-azania-bio/)
- [TA Rhea Bio](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/ta-rhea-bio/)
- [TA Rayna Bio](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/ta-rayna-bio/)
- [TA Mahadev Bio](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/ta-mahadev-bio/)
- [TA Lynn Bio](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/ta-lynn-bio/)
- [TA Elise Bio](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/ta-elise-bio/)
- [TA Hala Bio](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/ta-hala-bio/)
- [TA Imerie Bio](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/ta-imerie-bio/)
- [TA Shepherd Bio](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/ta-shepherd-bio/)
- [TA Jack Bio](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/ta-jack-bio/)
- [TA Lauren Bio](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/ta-lauren-bio/)
- [TA Dhara Bio](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/ta-dhara-bio/)
- [Patient Center Links](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/patient-center-links/)
- [Missouri City Region Locations](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/missouri-city-region-locations/)
- [Stafford Region Locations](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/stafford-region-locations/)
- [Location Services Links Montrose](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/location-services-links-montrose/) - Legacy patients are offered discount prescriptions at Legacy Pharmacies (click here for locations) and at some other participating pharmacies (click here for locations).
- [Public Health Links](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/public-health-links/)
- [Montrose Region Locations Spanish](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/blocks/montrose-region-locations-2/)
- [Baytown Region Locations Spanish](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/blocks/baytown-region-locations-2/)
- [Online Scheduling - Pediatrics](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/online-scheduling-pediatrics/)
- [South Main Region Locations](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/south-main-region-locations/)
- [Clinician Departure Notices](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/clinician-departure-notices/)
- [Auto Draft](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/auto-draft/)
- [Southwest Additional Details](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/southwest-additional-details/) - Hours Mon - Sat: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Sun: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Pediatric Walk-Ins Welcome - New and Established Patients Legacy Pharmacy– Sharpstown Mon – Fri: 8:00 am – 5:30pm T (713) 814 3499 F (832) 548 5363
- [Test careers height](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/test-careers-height/) - bdhr.generateListing(options);
- [Employment Careers Social Worker](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/employment-careers-social-worker/)
- [Employment Careers Behavioral Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/employment-careers-behavioral-health/)
- [About Us Links](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/about-us-links/)
- [OBGYN Profile Blogs](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/obgyn-profile-blogs/)
- [Pediatric Profile Blogs](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/pediatric-blogs/)
- [OBGYN Video Profiles](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/obgyn-video-profiles/)
- [Información Sobre la Diabetes](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/blocks/informacion-sobre-la-diabetes/)
- [Programs Links](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/programs-links/)
- [Mint Julep 2020](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/mint-julep-2020/)
- [Employment Careers ClearCompany Script](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/employment-careers-clearcompany-script/)
- [Careers Script](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/careers-script/)
- [Newsroom Button](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/newsroom-button/)
- [Press Release Archives](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/press-release-archives/)
- [SouthWest Region Locations Spanish](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/blocks/southwest-region-locations-2/)
- [Newsroom Links](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/newsroom-links/)
- [Health Services Quick Links](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/health-services-quick-links/)
- [Servicios Links](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/servicios-links/)
- [Sala de Prensa Links](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/sala-de-prensa-links/)
- [Public Affairs Links](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/public-affairs-links/)
- [Programas Links](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/programas-links/)
- [Historia Links](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/historia-links/)
- [Diabetes Links](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/diabetes-links/)
- [Desarrollo Links](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/desarrollo-links/)
- [Centro Para Pacientes Links](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/centro-para-pacientes-links/)
- [Fifthward Region Location Spanish](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/blocks/fifthward-region-location-2/)
- [Northline Region Locations Spanish](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/blocks/northline-region-locations-2/)
- [East End Region Locations Spanish](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/blocks/east-end-region-locations-2/)
- [Deer Park Region Locations Spanish](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/blocks/deer-park-region-locations-2/)
- [Beaumont Region Locations Spanish](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/blocks/beaumont-region-locations-2/)
- [Alief Region Locations Spanish](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/blocks/alief-region-locations-2/)
- [Adult Primary Care Menu Highlight](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/blocks/adult-primary-care-menu-highlight/)

## Directory

- [Caneita Bosley, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/caneita-bosley-md/)
- [Enka Robinson, NP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/enka-robinson-np/)
- [Vivian Martinez, LCSW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/vivian-martinez-lcsw/)
- [Steven Strong, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/steven-strong-md/)
- [Stephen Choy, PA](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/stephen-choy-pa/)
- [Stephanie Hinojosa, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/stephanie-hinojosa-lpc/)
- [Souzan Siddig, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/souzan-siddig-md/)
- [Sonia Martinez, LCSW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/sonia-martinez-lcsw/)
- [Sarat Munjuluri, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/sarat-munjuluri-md/)
- [Sara Ross, Registered Dietitian](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/sara-ross-registered-dietitian/)
- [Rebeca Pinet, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/rebeca-pinet-lpc/) - Rebeca Pinet, LPC
- [Rachel Robinson Scott, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/rachel-robinson-md/) - Rachel Robinson Scott, MD
- [Oluwatomisin Aluko, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/oluwatomisin-aluko-md/) - Oluwatomisin Aluko, MD
- [Marlyn Tirado Martinez, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/marlyn-tirado-martinez-lpc/) - Marlyn Tirado Martinez, LPC
- [Maria Dolores Diaz, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/maria-dolores-diaz-md/) - Maria Dolores Diaz, MD
- [Margarita Arentsen, LCSW-S, LCDC, ADC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/margarita-arentsen-lcsw-s-lcdc-adc/) - Margarita Arentsen, LCSW-S, LCDC, ADC
- [Mallory Flanagan, NP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/mallory-flanagan-np/) - Mallory Flanagan, NP
- [Luciana Peacock, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/luciana-peacock-lpc/) - Luciana Peacock, LPC
- [Lizandra Sanchez, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/lizandra-sanchez-lpc/) - Lizandra Sanchez, LPC
- [Lindsy Pang, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/lindsy-pang-md/) - Lindsy Pang, MD
- [Kumari Weeratunge, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/kumari-weeratunge-md/) - Kumari Weeratunge, MD
- [Kerala Saugh, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/kerala-saugh-md/) - Kerala Saugh, MD
- [Kenya Fance, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/kenya-fance-lpc/) - Kenya Fance, LPC
- [Katherine Irizarry, Midwife](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/katherine-irizarry-midwife/) - Katherine Irizarry, Midwife
- [Kalpana Cadambi, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/kalpana-cadambi-md/) - Kalpana Cadambi, MD
- [Ka-Lisha Simons, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/ka-lisha-simons-md/) - Ka-Lisha Simons, MD
- [Joshua Gilens, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/joshua-gilens-md/) - Joshua Gilens, MD
- [Jamie De Silva, NP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jamie-de-silva-np/) - Jamie De Silva, NP
- [Jacqueline Brown, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jacqueline-brown-md/) - Jacqueline Brown, MD
- [Iliana Chasteen, LCSW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/iliana-chasteen-lcsw/) - Iliana Chasteen, LCSW
- [Harshil Patel, DDS](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/harshil-patel-dds/) - Harshil Patel, DDS
- [Grace Owinje, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/grace-owinje-md/) - Grace Owinje, MD
- [Ememobong Ubom, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/ememobong-ubom-md/) - Ememobong Ubom, MD
- [Elisa Brown, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/elisa-brown-md/) - Elisa Brown, MD
- [Elice Marie Hizon, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/elice-marie-hizon-md/) - Elice Marie Hizon, MD
- [Dolores Medina de Zapien, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/dolores-medina-zapien-md/) - Dolores Medina de Zapien, MD
- [Dalya Aqel, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/dalya-aqel-md/) - Dalya Aqel, MD
- [Candi Gonzalez, LCSW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/candi-gonzalez-lcsw/) - Candi Gonzalez, LCSW
- [Betsabe Petit, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/betsabe-petit-md/) - Betsabe Petit, MD
- [Angel DeLaRosa, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/angel-delarosa-lpc-2/) - Angel DeLaRosa, LPC
- [Amar Trivedi, DDS](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/amar-trivedi-dds/) - Amar Trivedi, DDS
- [Adora Okoke, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/adora-okoke-md/) - Adora Okoke, MD
- [Gloria Ijie, NP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/gloria-ijie-np/) - Gloria Ijie, NP
- [Kaitlyn Jacobs, DO](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/kaitlyn-jacobs-do/)
- [LaTrice Loche, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/latrice-loche-phd/)
- [Brianna Maronie, Ph.D.](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/brianna-maronie-phd/)
- [Evette Muro, LCSW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/evette-muro-lcsw/) - Evette Muro, LCSW
- [Gloria Andely, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/gloria-andely-md/) - Gloria Andely, MD
- [George Shelton Jr., MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/george-shelton-jr-md-2/) - George Shelton Jr., MD
- [Sandra Fierro, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/sandra-fierro-lpc/) - Sandra Fierro, LPC
- [Dorothy Barrett, NP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/dorothy-barrett-np/) - Dorothy Barrett, NP
- [Darlinda Minor, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/darlinda-minor-md/) - Darlinda Minor, MD
- [Tanya Morshed, LCSW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/tanya-morshed-lcsw/) - Tanya Morshed, LCSW
- [Jonathan Stone, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jonathan-stone-md/) - Jonathan Stone, MD
- [Storm Kimbrow, DDS](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/storm-kimbrow-dds/) - Storm Kimbrow, DDS
- [Jazmine Dendy, NP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jazmine-dendy-np/) - Jazmine Dendy, NP
- [Alejandro Cubria, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/alejandro-cubria-lpc/) - Alejandro Cubria, LPC
- [Shylisa Hicks, NP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/shylisa-hicks-np/) - Shylisa Hicks, NP
- [Cipactli Ovalle-Martinis, LCSW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/cipactli-ovalle-martinis-lcsw/) - Cipactli Ovalle-Martinis, LCSW
- [Rose Stutes, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/rose-brooks-lorenzen-lpc/) - Rose Stutes, LPC
- [Angell Edwards, NP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/angell-edwards-np/) - Angell Edwards, NP
- [Anna Sophia Fields, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/anna-sophia-fields-md/) - Anna Sophia Fields, MD
- [Monica Salinas-Osuna, LCSW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/monica-salinas-osuna-lcsw/) - Monica Salinas-Osuna, LCSW
- [Aminata Young, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/aminata-young-md/) - Aminata Young, MD
- [Jasper Butler, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jasper-butler-md/) - Jasper Butler, MD
- [Katherine Mesa-Rodas, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/katherine-mesa-rodas-lpc/) - Katherine Mesa-Rodas, LPC
- [Carolina Elliston, LCSW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/carolina-elliston-lcsw/) - Carolina Elliston, LCSW
- [Dixie Leung, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/dixie-leung-md/) - Dixie Leung, MD
- [Monique Collins, NP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/monique-collins-np/) - Monique Collins, NP
- [Milicent Triche, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/milicent-triche-md/) - Milicent Triche, MD
- [Muhammad Aly, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/muhammad-aly-md/) - Muhammad Aly, MD
- [Jung-Hoon Kim, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jung-hoon-kim-md/)
- [Rachel Rosenfeld, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/rachel-rosenfeld-md/) - Rachel Rosenfeld, MD
- [Neil Hershberger, LCSW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/neil-hershberger-lcsw/) - Neil Hershberger, LCSW
- [Jason Smith, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jason-smith-md/) - Jason Smith, MD
- [Catherine Chang, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/catherine-chang-md/) - Catherine Chang, MD
- [Deanna Tran, DDS](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/deanna-tran-dds/) - Deanna Tran, DDS
- [Chinyere Ohakweh, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/chinyere-ohakweh-md/) - Chinyere Ohakweh, MD
- [Mariana Smith, PA](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/mariana-smith-pa/) - Mariana Smith, PA
- [Eunice Arzate, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/eunice-arzate-lpc/) - Eunice Arzate, LPC
- [Jennifer Webb, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jennifer-webb-lpc/) - Jennifer Webb, LPC
- [Maria Torres-Gavvala, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/maria-torres-gavvala-md/) - Maria Torres-Gavvala, MD
- [Bob Wynn, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/bob-wynn-md/) - Bob Wynn, MD
- [Dora Gonzalez, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/dora-gonzalez-lpc/) - Dora Gonzalez, LPC
- [Tayler Wilborn, NP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/tayler-wilborn-np/) - Tayler Wilborn, NP
- [Jessica Black, PA](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jessica-black-pa/) - Jessica Black, PA
- [Marissa Mireles, LCSW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/marissa-mireles-lcsw/) - Marissa Mireles, LCSW
- [Uyen Ta-Pulido, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/uyen-ta-md/)
- [Anson Huynh, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/anson-huynh-md/)
- [Sabina George, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/sabina-george-md/) - Dr. Sabina George is focused on gynecology & obstetrics, working with Legacy Community Health in Alief, TX. Click here to schedule an appointment.
- [Sherine Patterson, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/sherine-patterson-md/)
- [Uchenna Jones-Conley, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/uchenna-jones-conley-md/)
- [Sharon Ballestero, LCSW-S](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/sharon-ballestero-lcsw-s/)
- [Virginia Allen, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/virginia-allen-md/) - Dr. Virginia Allen is a board certified psychiatrist serving out of Legacy's Montrose office location. Click here to schedule an appointment today.
- [Melissa Antoine, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/melissa-antoine-md/) - Dr. Melissa Macklin Rector, working at Legacy Community Health, is a board-certified psychiatrist whose office is in the Fifth Ward area of Houston, TX.
- [Judenia Aririguzo, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/judenia-aririguzo-md/) - Dr. Judenia Aririguzo is a board certified pediatrician serving out of Legacy's Northline location in Houston, TX. Click here for more information.
- [Catherine Arevalo, LCSW-S](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/catherine-arevalo-lcsw-s/)
- [Michael Berno, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/michael-berno-md/) - Dr. Berno is a medical doctor that specializes in Behavioral Health & Psychiatry in Deer Park, TX at Legacy Community Health. Book a visit with Dr. Berno today.
- [Sana Bhakhrani, OD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/sana-bhakhrani-od/) - Sana Bhakhrani is a board certified optometrist at Legacy in Fifth Ward & Montrose, TX. Schedule an eye appointment with Dr. Bhakharani today at Legacy.
- [Jeannie Banh, DO](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jeannie-banh-do/)
- [Katy Bolt, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/katy-bolt-md/)
- [Ashley Brewster, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/ashley-brewster-lpc/)
- [Dana Bradley, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/dana-bradley-md/)
- [Pedro Bustamante, IV, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/pedro-bustamante-iv-md/) - Dr. Pedro Bustamante IV is a psychiatrist at Legacy's Montrose clinic. Dr. Bustamante IV specializes in ADHD, anxiety, gender care & more! Learn more now!
- [Melony Candler, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/melony-candler-lpc/)
- [Arnold Carothers, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/arnold-carothers-md/)
- [James Carroll, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/james-carroll-md/)
- [Jennifer Carter, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jennifer-carter-lpc/)
- [Leticia Cervantes, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/leticia-cervantes-lpc/)
- [Lin Dai, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/lin-dai-md/) - Dr. Lin Dai practices adult primary care with Legacy Community Health. She serves Houston's Santa Clara area. Click here to learn more.
- [Marsha Crutchfield, LPC-S](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/marsha-crutchfield-lpc-s/)
- [Ashley Davis, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/ashley-davis-lpc/)
- [Michelle DeSalvo, PA](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/michelle-desalvo-pa/) - Physician Assistant Michelle DeSalvo, PA works with Legacy Community Health in Houston TX. Her primary services are Gender Health & Wellness and Pediatrics.
- [Dean Dicks, OD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/dean-dicks-od/) - Dean Dicks, OD is an eye doctor working with Legacy Community health in Houston, TX. He specializes in vision screenings, glaucoma testing & other optometry.
- [John Dioquino, DDS](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/john-dioquino-dds/) - Board certified dentist John Dioquino, DDS provides dental care with Legacy Community Health to the Houston, TX area. Click here to schedule an appointment.
- [Stephanie Degrate, LCSW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/stephanie-degrate-lcsw/)
- [Deepali Dubal, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/deepali-dubal-md/) - Deepali Dupal, MD is a Board-Certified Pediatrician working out of the Bissonnet, Houston office of Legacy Community Health. Click here to schedule appointment.
- [Jerson Desiderio, OD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jerson-desiderio-od/) - Jerson Desiderio is a Houston optometrist working out of the Fifth Ward area with Legacy Community Health. Click here to learn more or schedule an appointment.
- [Ioana Dragoi, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/ioana-dragoi-md/)
- [Sara Ehdaie, DO](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/sara-ehdaie-do/)
- [Rachel Fein, PhD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/rachel-fein-phd/)
- [Kelly Gabler, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/kelly-gabler-md/)
- [Jennifer Franco, LCSW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jennifer-franco-lcsw/)
- [Erica Giwa, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/erica-giwa-md/)
- [Monica Garza, PhD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/monica-garza-phd/)
- [Jasmin Galarza, LPC, LMFT, LCDC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jasmin-galarza-lpc-lmft-lcdc/)
- [Isaac Goldberg, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/isaac-goldberg-md/)
- [Jessica Gonzalez, LMFT](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jessica-gonzalez-lmft/)
- [Arnulfo Gonzales, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/arnulfo-gonzales-md/)
- [Linh Ha, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/linh-ha-md/) - Dr. Linh Ha is a Pediatrician serving the Houston, TX area & working with Legacy Community Health. Click here to learn more about Legacy Health & Dr. Linh Ha.
- [Yong Han, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/yong-han-md/)
- [George Groves, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/george-groves-md/)
- [Lauren Graham, LPC, LCDC, ATR](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/lauren-graham-lpc-lcdc-atr/)
- [Winderlyon Hebert, LPC-S](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/winderlyon-hebert-lpc-s/)
- [Sarah Heathcote, DO, MPH](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/sarah-heathcote-do-mph/)
- [Hamilton Harris, DO](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/hamilton-harris-do/)
- [Brittany Hodgson, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/brittany-hodgson-md/)
- [Hongmei Husted, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/hongmei-husted-md/)
- [Joanna Ira, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/joanna-ira-md/)
- [Tamisha Jones, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/tamisha-jones-md/) - Dr. Tamisha Jones is a bilingual, American Board of Pediatrics Certified doctor. She specializes in abscesses, asthma, & child obesity. Learn more online!
- [Rubina Joseph, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/rubina-joseph-md/)
- [Dana Kober, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/dana-kober-md/) - Dr. Dana Kober specializes in behavioral health & psychiatry at Legacy Baker-Ripley in Houston, TX. Learn more about the services she offers on her page.
- [Tanya Krolls, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/tanya-krolls-md/)
- [Stephanie Klassen, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/stephanie-klassen-md/)
- [Mark Kosanovich, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/mark-kosanovich-md/)
- [Mai Lam, PA](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/mai-lam-pa/) - Mai Lam, PA working out of Legacy Community Health in Houston, TX, is a board-certified physician assistant. Learn more about here and her services.
- [Justin Lantz, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/justin-lantz-md/)
- [Damien Larkins, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/damien-larkins-md/)
- [Tyler Lange, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/tyler-lange-lpc/)
- [Aleksandra Lawera, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/aleksandra-lawera-md/) - Dr. Aleksandra Lawera practices adult primary care and family medicine out of Legacy Community Health located in Houston, TX. Learn more about Dr. Lawera!
- [Chad Lemaire, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/chad-lemaire-md/) - Psychiatrist Dr. Chad Lemaire works for Legacy Community Health and serves patients in the Montrose area of Houston, TX. Click here to schedule an appointment.
- [Ana Lehmann, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/ana-lehmann-md/) - Dr. Ana Lehmann is a board-certified professional pediatrician in Houston, TX working at Legacy Community Health. Book an appointment with Dr. Lehmann today!
- [Jylia Lobanova, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jylia-lobanova-md/)
- [Guillermo Leoz-Callizo, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/guillermo-leoz-callizo-md/)
- [Maria Lindo, FNP, APRN](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/maria-lindo-fnp-aprn/)
- [Debra Lin, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/debra-lin-md/)
- [Sean Martin, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/sean-martin-lpc/)
- [Ken Masters, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/ken-masters-md/)
- [Melody McCurdy, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/melody-mccurdy-lpc/)
- [Luis Martinez, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/luis-martinez-lpc/)
- [Javier Medina, LCSW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/javier-medina-lcsw/)
- [Melanie Melville Santos, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/melanie-melville-santos-md/) - Dr. Santos at Legacy provides a number of services including behavioral and psychiatric health services for your individual needs. Call us to learn more!
- [Wendi Monthy, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/wendi-monthy-md/) - Dr. Monthy of Legacy offers examinations, procedures and advice for all your gynecology, obstetrics and maternity care needs. Call us to make an appointment!
- [Dolores Medina Carbonell, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/dolores-medina-carbonell-md/) - Dr. Dolores Medina Carbonell is a pediatrician specializing in asthma, immunizations, & more at Legacy's Southwest clinic. Schedule an appointment today!
- [Anthony Millon, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/anthony-millon-lpc/)
- [Lourdes Murra, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/lourdes-murra-md/) - Legacy Community Health has been developing client-centered programs to address a variety of health needs. Call today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Murra.
- [Carretta Mwesiga, FNP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/carretta-mwesiga-fnp/)
- [John Nemecek, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/john-nemecek-md/) - Legacy Community Health in Houston, TX offers services specializing in Men's Health and HIV/AIDS treatment. Call for an appointment with Dr. Nemecek today.
- [Melissa Ochoa Perez, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/melissa-ochoa-perez-md/)
- [Andrea Owens, APRN, CPNP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/andrea-owens-aprn-cpnp/)
- [Monica Palacios, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/monica-palacios-lpc/)
- [Magdalena Peixoto, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/magdalena-peixoto-md/) - Looking for an adolescent psychiatry/child behavioral health specialist? Call Legacy Community Health in Houston, TX for an appointment with Dr. Peixoto today.
- [Zuleika Pierson, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/zuleika-pierson-md/)
- [Sophie Remoue Gonzales, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/sophie-remoue-gonzales-md/)
- [Frieda Rivera, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/frieda-rivera-md/)
- [Rocco Richards, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/rocco-richards-md/)
- [Roxann Rodriguez, LCSW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/roxann-rodriguez-lcsw/)
- [Jose Romero, LCSW-S](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jose-romero-lcsw-s/)
- [Arbelia Roman, PA](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/arbelia-roman-pa/)
- [Meghana Samant, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/meghana-samant-md/)
- [Hugo Sarria, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/hugo-sarria-md/)
- [Nikki Sanusi, LCSW-S](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/nikki-sanusi-lcsw-s/)
- [Jasmine Serrano, NP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jasmine-serrano-np/)
- [Vandana Shrikanth, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/vandana-shrikanth-md/)
- [Paul Simmons, NP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/paul-simmons-np/)
- [Meghan Stork, NP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/meghan-stork-np/)
- [Iliana Solano, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/iliana-solano-md/) - Dr. Iliana Solano is a practicing pediatrician at Legacy Community Health - Bissonnet. Call (832) 548-5000 to schedule your child's annual wellness visit!
- [Sarah Sullivan-Davis, LCSW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/sarah-sullivan-davis-lcsw/)
- [Jeanne Smith, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jeanne-smith-md/)
- [Meena Sunil, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/meena-sunil-md/)
- [Natalie Vanek, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/natalie-vanek-md/)
- [Sarah Talbot, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/sarah-talbot-md/)
- [Jose Torrijos, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jose-torrijos-md-2/)
- [Luis Taylor, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/luis-taylor-md/)
- [Keisy Vasquez, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/keisy-vasquez-lpc/)
- [Sharmila Walli, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/sharmilla-wali-md/)
- [Salma Vawda, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/salma-vawda-md/)
- [Lindsey Vasquez, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/lindsey-vasquez-md/)
- [Nguyen Vo, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/nguyen-vo-md/)
- [Thao Vu, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/thao-vu-md/)
- [Yi Wang, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/yi-wang-md/)
- [Danielle Wininger, DO](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/danielle-wininger-do/)
- [Sandra Willett, LMFT LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/sandra-willett-lmft-lpc/)
- [Kimberly Williams-Watson, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/kimberly-williams-watson-md/)
- [Julie Wilcutt, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/julie-wilcutt-lpc/)
- [Stanley Wright, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/stanley-wright-md/)
- [Imgard Molleda Castro, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/imgard-molleda-castro-md/)
- [Abril Torres, LPC-S](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/abril-torres-lpc-s/)
- [Eduardo Olmedo, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/eduardo-olmedo-lpc/)
- [John Butler, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/john-butler-md/)
- [Faisal Khasawneh, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/faisal-khasawneh-md/)
- [Sriramamurthy Ravipati, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/sriramamurthy-ravipati-md/)
- [Lydia Kao, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/lydia-kao-md/)
- [Amy Morrison, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/amy-morrison-lpc/)
- [Dolores Diaz, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/dolores-diaz-md/)
- [Shameenah Holman, FNP, APRN](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/shameenah-holman-fnp-aprn/)
- [Jeremy Samuels, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jeremy-samuels-md/)
- [Vanita Agrawal, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/vanita-agrawal-md/)
- [Karthik Cherukupally, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/karthik-cherukupally-md/)
- [Jestina Franks, LPC-S](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jestina-franks-lpc-s/)
- [Michelle Lopez, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/michelle-lopez-lpc/)
- [Judith Alvarado, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/judith-alvarado-lpc/)
- [Nicole Anderson, FNP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/nicole-anderson-fnp/)
- [Melissa Antoine, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/melissa-antoine-md-2/)
- [Lucero Araguz, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/lucero-araguz-lpc/)
- [Alisha Barker, APRN, CPNP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/alisha-barker-aprn-cpnp/)
- [Angela Bellone, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/angela-bellone-lpc/)
- [Susanna Blanchard, APRN, CPNP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/susanna-blanchard-aprn-cpnp/)
- [Eva Briones-Fairley, LCSW-S](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/eva-briones-fairley-lcsw-s/)
- [Tiffany Bynum, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/tiffany-bynum-lpc/)
- [Andrea Challenger-Hinds, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/andrea-challenger-hinds-lpc/)
- [Jacqueline Childs, APRN, FNP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jacqueline-childs-aprn-fnp/)
- [Krystle Cravens-Hicks, APRN, FNP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/krystle-cravens-hicks-aprn-fnp/)
- [Jania Dudley, PA](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jania-dudley-pa/)
- [Vivian Echevarria Guzman, LPC-S, NCC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/vivian-echevarria-guzman-lpc-s-ncc/)
- [Shemarian Farquharson, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/shemarian-farquharson-lpc/)
- [Jasmine Alexandria Flowers, APRN, CPNP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jasmine-alexandria-flowers-aprn-cpnp/)
- [Jestina Franks, LPC-S](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jestina-franks-lpc-s-2/)
- [Cybil Fregia, APRN, CPNP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/cybil-fregia-aprn-cpnp/)
- [Esther Garza, LCSW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/esther-garza-lcsw/)
- [Sandra Gonzalez, APRN, FNP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/sandra-gonzalez-aprn-fnp/)
- [Irma Guardiola Castillo, LPC-S](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/irma-guardiola-castillo-lpc-s/)
- [Irma Guerrero, LMFT-S](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/irma-guerrero-lmft-s/)
- [Michael Ham, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/michael-ham-lpc/)
- [Lindsay Head, LPC-S](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/lindsay-head-lpc-s/)
- [Roy Hopkins, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/roy-hopkins-lpc/)
- [Tara Huckabee, APRN](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/tara-huckabee-aprn/)
- [Aimee Hunter, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/aimee-hunter-lpc/)
- [Lacey Kleckner, APRN, CPNP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/lacey-kleckner-aprn-cpnp/)
- [Amber Lane, LCSW-S](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/amber-lane-lcsw-s/)
- [Maria Lemus, LMFT](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/maria-lemus-lmft/)
- [Luisa Leon, APRN, FNP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/luisa-leon-aprn-fnp/)
- [Erica Lewis, APRN, FNP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/erica-lewis-aprn-fnp/)
- [Minerva Martinez, LCSW-S](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/minerva-martinez-lcsw-s/)
- [Sayra Medina, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/sayra-medina-lpc/)
- [Kristina Morehead, LCSW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/kristina-morehead-lcsw/)
- [Rakel Melvin, LCSW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/rakel-melvin-lcsw/)
- [Melina Moncivaiz, APRN, CPNP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/melina-moncivaiz-aprn-cpnp/)
- [Brenda Moreno, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/brenda-moreno-lpc/)
- [Lorena Mottu, APRN, FNP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/lorena-mottu-aprn-fnp/)
- [Sarah Norwood, LMFT](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/sarah-norwood-lmft/)
- [Magaly Ochoa, APRN, FNP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/magaly-ochoa-aprn-fnp/)
- [Billie Paredones, APRN, FNP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/billie-paredones-aprn-fnp/)
- [Ashley Pineda, APRN](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/ashley-pineda-aprn/)
- [Jasmine Serrano, APRN, FNP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jasmine-serrano-aprn-fnp/)
- [Jayme Smith, LPC-S](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jayme-smith-lpc-s/)
- [Rianne Smith, FNP-C, MPH](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/rianne-smith-fnp-c-mph/)
- [Melissa Spadone, APRN, CPNP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/melissa-spadone-aprn-cpnp/)
- [Gloria Spampinato, LMFT](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/gloria-spampinato-lmft/)
- [Diana Swint, LMFT](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/diana-swint-lmft/)
- [Nicole Talosig, APRN, FNP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/nicole-talosig-aprn-fnp/)
- [Quachae Thomas, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/quachae-thomas-lpc/)
- [Lolita Thompson, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/lolita-thompson-lpc/)
- [Lorena Torres, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/lorena-torres-lpc/)
- [Pilar Valenzuela Silva, LCSW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/pilar-valenzuela-silva-lcsw/)
- [Mario Vega, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/mario-vega-lpc/)
- [Kimberly Wilkinson, LCSW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/kimberly-wilkinson-lcsw/)
- [Zakiya Williamson, LMFT](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/zakiya-williamson-lmft/)
- [Quetzalli Zavala, APRN, FNP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/quetzalli-zavala-aprn-fnp/)
- [Kayla Balaj, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/kayla-balaj-md/)
- [Vicente Zapata, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/vicente-zapata-md/)
- [Yali Xiong, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/yali-xiong-lpc/)
- [Carol Wolin, RD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/carol-wolin-rd/)
- [Shartazia Warren, LCSW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/shartazia-warren-lcsw/)
- [Connie Villasmil, LCSW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/connie-villasmil-lcsw/)
- [Jared Vandermeyden, DDS](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jared-vandermeyden-dds/)
- [Ifeoma Ude-Okoro, APRN, FNP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/ifeoma-ude-okoro-aprn-fnp/)
- [Marissa Tsao, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/marissa-tsao-md/)
- [Natalie Torres, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/natalie-torres-md/)
- [Mayra Tamez, RD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/mayra-tamez-rd/)
- [Jillian Stevens, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jillian-stevens-lpc/)
- [Alexandra Sibley, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/alexandra-sibley-md/)
- [Susan Shi, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/susan-shi-md/)
- [Ines Serrano Rivera, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/ines-serrano-rivera-lpc/)
- [Joanna Ruiz, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/joanna-ruiz-lpc/)
- [Alan Rosen, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/alan-rosen-md/)
- [Cynthia Roland, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/cynthia-roland-md/)
- [Amanda Rocha, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/amanda-rocha-lpc/)
- [Pradeep Pramanik, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/pradeep-pramanik-md/)
- [Hillary Patuwo, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/hillary-patuwo-md/)
- [Aurora Pal-Montaño, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/aurora-pal-montano-lpc/)
- [Nichole Nava, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/nichole-nava-lpc/)
- [Michelle Myers, LMFT](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/michelle-myers-lmft/)
- [Sridevi Muppidi, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/sridevi-muppidi-md/)
- [Karachi Igwe, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/karachi-igwe-md/)
- [Miky Kaushal, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/miky-kaushal-md/)
- [Kulsoom Kazmi, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/kulsoom-kazmi-md/)
- [Fatimah Lawal, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/fatimah-lawal-md/)
- [Siannan Liberty, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/siannan-liberty-lpc/)
- [Joshua Loflin, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/joshua-loflin-lpc/)
- [Eugene Lombard, LPC-S](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/eugene-lombard-lpc-s/)
- [Susan Loredo, LCSW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/susan-loredo-lcsw/)
- [Erica Lowery, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/erica-lowery-md/)
- [William Lyons, LCSW-S](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/william-lyons-lcsw-s/)
- [Dominga Made, FNP, APRN](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/dominga-made-fnp-aprn/)
- [Kiran Malhi, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/kiran-malhi-md/)
- [Heidi Mandl, LCSW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/heidi-mandl-lcsw/)
- [Lesley Mendonca, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/lesley-mendonca-lpc/)
- [Joanna Moe, FNP, APRN](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/joanna-moe-fnp-aprn/)
- [Lynda Montgomery, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/lynda-montgomery-md/)
- [Van Nguyen-Rubio, NP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/van-nguyen-rubio-np/)
- [Jeanette Negrotto, NP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jeanette-negrotto-np/)
- [Michelle Chong, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/michelle-chong-md/)
- [Lisa Davila, NP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/lisa-davila-np/)
- [Luis De la Rosa Vasquez, LCSW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/luis-de-la-rosa-vasquez-lcsw/)
- [Howard Kussman, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/howard-kussman-md/)
- [Dawn Mires, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/dawn-mires-lpc/)
- [Amber Siebold, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/amber-siebold-lpc/)
- [Brittany Williams, LCSW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/brittany-williams-lcsw/)
- [Kimberly Anno, NP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/kimberly-anno-np/)
- [Michelle Jones, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/michelle-jones-md/)
- [Archana Varma, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/archana-varma-md/)
- [Se Young Um, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/se-young-um-md/)
- [Geisla Zayas-Santiago, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/geisla-zayas-santiago-md/)
- [Ambika Osborn, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/ambika-osborn-md/)
- [Yonatan Adler, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/yonatan-adler-md/)
- [Kahla Garrett, FNP-C](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/kahla-garrett-fnp-c/)
- [Ramona Aalyn, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/ramona-aalyn-lpc/)
- [Lisa Hollier, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/lisa-hollier-md/)
- [Anitra Johnson, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/anitra-johnson-md/)
- [Lavoris Brown-Smith, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/lavoris-brown-smith-md/)
- [Irene Aga, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/irene-aga-md/)
- [Jose Bejarano, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/jose-bejarano-md/)
- [Kasha Otway James, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/kasha-otway-james-md/)
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- [Priscila Leal, LCSW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/priscila-leal-lcsw/)
- [Sharon Akinyi, LCSW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/sharon-akinyi-lcsw/)
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- [Linda Camacho, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/linda-camacho-md/)
- [Rubina Khan, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/rubina-khan-md/)
- [Shailaja Kancherla, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/shailaja-kancherla-md/)
- [Christelle Hernandez, FNP, APRN](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/christelle-hernandez-fnp-aprn/)
- [Francisco Ayala, NP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/francisco-ayala-np/)
- [Filiberto Medina, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/filiberto-medina-lpc/)
- [John Lacson, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/john-lacson-md/)
- [LaShamia Kamen, LPC-S](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/lashamia-kamen-lpc-s/)
- [Ceena Neena Jacob, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/ceena-neena-jacob-md/)
- [Alicia Hicks, LCSW-S](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/alicia-hicks-lcsw-s/)
- [Ashley Harvey, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/ashley-harvey-lpc/)
- [Nashema Hatten, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/nashema-hatten-lpc/)
- [Joanna Guzman, LPC-S](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/joanna-guzman-lpc-s/) - Dr. Joanna Guzman is a board-certified psychiatrist in Houston, TX out of Legacy Community Health. To make an appointment or learn more, click here.
- [Ashlee Feaster, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/ashlee-feaster-lpc/)
- [LaKendria Ellis, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/lakendria-ellis-lpc/)
- [Angel DeLaRosa, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/angel-delarosa-lpc/)
- [Manet Castaneda, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/manet-castaneda-lpc/)
- [Erica Berrocal, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/erica-berrocal-lpc/)
- [Iliana Benitez, LCSW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/iliana-benitez-lcsw/)
- [Sean Barrett, RD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/sean-barrett-rd/)
- [Erica Avery, LCSW-S](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/erica-avery-lcsw-s/)
- [Ashutosh Atri, MD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/ashutosh-atri-md/)
- [Rosa Acosta, LSCW-S](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/rosa-acosta-lscw-s/)
- [Nawshaba Zaman, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/nawshaba-zaman-lpc/)
- [Lisa Lozano, LMFT LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/lisa-lozano-lmft-lpc/)
- [Kamaria McNeil, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/kamaria-mcneil-lpc/)
- [David Roetto, LPC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/provider-directory/david-roetto-lpc/)

## Tags

- [Baytown](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/baytown/)
- [Beaumont](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/beaumont/)
- [5th Ward / East End](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/5th-ward-east-end/)
- [Montrose](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/montrose/)
- [Southwest](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/southwest/)
- [Adult Primary Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/adult-primary-care/)
- [HIV/STD Testing Calendar](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hivstd-testing-calendar/)
- [PrEP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/prep/)
- [Autism](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/autism/)
- [Spectrum](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/spectrum/)
- [Depression](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/depression/)
- [Giving](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/giving/)
- [Public Affairs](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/public-affairs/)
- [Development](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/development/)
- [Public Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/public-health/)
- [development-2](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/development-2/)
- [Alief](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/alief/)
- [East End](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/east-end/)
- [Southwest](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/tag/southwest-es/)
- [Deer Park](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/deer-park/)
- [Alief](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/tag/alief-es/)
- [Beaumont](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/es/tag/beaumont-es/)
- [Fifth Ward](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/fifth-ward/)
- [FifthWard](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/fifthward/)
- [Northline](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/northline/)
- [Insurance](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/insurance/)
- [ACA](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/aca/)
- [Affordable Care Act](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/affordable-care-act/)
- [Obamacare](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/obamacare/)
- [Eating Well](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/eating-well/)
- [Heart Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/heart-health/)
- [Dieting](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/dieting/)
- [LGBT](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/lgbt/)
- [Telemedicine](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/telemedicine/)
- [Maternal Mortality](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/maternal-mortality/)
- [OB/GYN](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/obgyn/)
- [Prenatal Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/prenatal-care/)
- [Pre-Existing Conditions](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pre-existing-conditions/)
- [Men's Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/mens-health/)
- [Prostate Cancer Awareness](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/prostate-cancer-awareness/)
- [Holidays](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/holidays/)
- [Legacy Day at the Capitol](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/legacy-day-at-the-capitol/)
- [Legacy Takes Action](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/legacy-takes-action/)
- [Public Policy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/public-policy/)
- [Advocacy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/advocacy/)
- [HIV](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hiv/)
- [Pediatrics](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pediatrics/)
- [Diabetes](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/diabetes/)
- [Social Media](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/social-media/)
- [Teen Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/teen-health/)
- [Travel](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/travel/)
- [Vaccination](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/vaccination/)
- [Healthy Eating](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/healthy-eating/)
- [Summer](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/summer/)
- [Geriatrics](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/geriatrics/)
- [Homelessness](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/homelessness/)
- [Social Determinants of Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/social-determinants-of-health/)
- [Lesbian Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/lesbian-health/)
- [Pharmacy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pharmacy/)
- [Anxiety](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/anxiety/)
- [Medicare](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/medicare/)
- [Open Enrollment](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/open-enrollment/)
- [Intimate Partner Violence](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/intimate-partner-violence/)
- [2020 Coverage](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/2020-coverage/)
- [LGBTQ](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/lgbtq/)
- [Transgender Day of Remembrance](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/transgender-day-of-remembrance/)
- [Transgender Awareness Week](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/transgender-awareness-week/)
- [Substance Abuse](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/substance-abuse/)
- [Addiction and Recovery](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/addiction-and-recovery/)
- [Medicaid](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/medicaid/)
- [Home Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/home-care/)
- [Aging in Place](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/aging-in-place/)
- [Legacy Southwest](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/legacy-southwest/)
- [Exercise](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/exercise/)
- [Fitness](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/fitness/)
- [New Years Resolutions](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/new-years-resolutions/)
- [Medicine Management](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/medicine-management/)
- [Novel Coronavirus](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/novel-coronavirus/)
- [Health News](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/health-news/)
- [Coronavirus](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/coronavirus/)
- [Conference](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/conference/)
- [HIV Screening](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hiv-screening/)
- [ART](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/art/)
- [School-Based Health Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/school-based-health-care/)
- [KIPP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/kipp/)
- [YES Prep](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/yes-prep/)
- [Walk with a Doc](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/walk-with-a-doc/)
- [Community Engagement](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/community-engagement/)
- [Flu](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/flu/)
- [Seasonal Allergies](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/seasonal-allergies/)
- [Allergies](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/allergies/)
- [COVID-19](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/covid-19/)
- [Social Distancing](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/social-distancing/)
- [Substance Use](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/substance-use/)
- [Recovery](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/recovery/)
- [Wellness Bar by Legacy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/wellness-bar-by-legacy/)
- [Legacy's Little Readers](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/legacys-little-readers/)
- [2021 Winter Storm](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/2021-winter-storm/)
- [FEMA](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/fema/)
- [Women's Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/womens-health/)
- [Dehydration](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/dehydration/)
- [Observance Days](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/observance-days/)
- [National Public Health Week](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/national-public-health-week/)
- [Vaccines](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/vaccines/)
- [Asian and Pacific Islander Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/asian-and-pacific-islander-health/)
- [Nonbinary](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/nonbinary/)
- [Behavioral Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/behavioral-health/)
- [Minority Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/minority-health/)
- [Eating Disorders](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/eating-disorders/)
- [Treatment as Prevention](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/treatment-as-prevention/)
- [Amistades HTX](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/amistades-htx/)
- [Bisexual Awareness Week](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/bisexual-awareness-week/)
- [National Coming Out Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/national-coming-out-day/)
- [LGBTQ History Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/lgbtq-history-month/)
- [World AIDS Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/world-aids-day/)
- [Dry January](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/dry-january/)
- [National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/national-black-hiv-aids-awareness-day/)
- [Teen Dating Violence](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/teen-dating-violence/)
- [Domestic Violence](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/domestic-violence/)
- [National Nutrition Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/national-nutrition-month/)
- [Nutrition](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/nutrition/)
- [Celebrate and Honor Black Women in the HIV Movement Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/celebrate-and-honor-black-women-in-the-hiv-movement-day/)
- [National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/national-lgbtq-health-awareness-week/)
- [Hypertension](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hypertension/)
- [Transgender Day of Visibility](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/transgender-day-of-visibility/)
- [Lifestyle](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/lifestyle/)
- [Dental Hygiene](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/dental-hygiene/)
- [Peer Pressure](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/peer-pressure/)
- [Drug Use](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/drug-use/)
- [Alcohol Use](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/alcohol-use/)
- [Parenting](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/parenting/)
- [Sleep Hygiene](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/sleep-hygiene/)
- [Monkeypox](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/monkeypox/)
- [National HIV Testing Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/national-hiv-testing-day/)
- [Body Image](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/body-image/)
- [Lactation](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/lactation/)
- [Infant Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/infant-health/)
- [National Breastfeeding Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/national-breastfeeding-month/)
- [OB2Pedi](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/ob2pedi/)
- [voting](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/voting/)
- [registration](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/registration/)
- [Texas](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/texas/)
- [Texas news](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/texas-news/)
- [#breast cancer](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/breast-cancer/)
- [#screening mammogram](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/screening-mammogram/)
- [#diagnostic mammogram](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/diagnostic-mammogram/)
- [#breast cancer awareness](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/breast-cancer-awareness/)
- [prevention team](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/prevention-team/)
- [#project valet](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/project-valet/)
- [#the rose](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/the-rose/)
- [#rose featherwood](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/rose-featherwood/)
- [#rose galleria](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/rose-galleria/)
- [#pharmacy week](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pharmacy-week/)
- [#medication](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/medication/)
- [october 2022](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/october-2022/)
- [lgbtq+ awareness](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/lgbtq-awareness/)
- [generic brand](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/generic-brand/)
- [name brand](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/name-brand/)
- [generic medication](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/generic-medication/)
- [adult medicine](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/adult-medicine/)
- [generic drugs](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/generic-drugs/)
- [health literacy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/health-literacy/)
- [financial literacy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/financial-literacy/)
- [mental health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/mental-health/)
- [physical wellness](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/physical-wellness/)
- [TeenWell](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/teenwell/)
- [ImproveHealthLiteracy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/improvehealthliteracy/)
- [physical health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/physical-health/)
- [healthcare](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/healthcare/)
- [dvam](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/dvam/)
- [ipv](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/ipv/)
- [domestic violence awareness](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/domestic-violence-awareness/)
- [emotional wellness](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/emotional-wellness/)
- [Carbs](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/carbs/)
- [Exercising](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/exercising/)
- [Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/health/)
- [Dietician Advice](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/dietician-advice/)
- [rsv](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/rsv/)
- [family medicine](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/family-medicine/)
- [Respiratory Syncytial Virus](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/respiratory-syncytial-virus/)
- [food](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/food/)
- [earwax](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/earwax/)
- [tinnitus](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/tinnitus/)
- [ringing ears](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/ringing-ears/)
- [arthritis](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/arthritis/)
- [seasonal changes](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/seasonal-changes/)
- [temperature changes](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/temperature-changes/)
- [cold weather](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/cold-weather/)
- [joints](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/joints/)
- [Bad Posture](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/bad-posture/)
- [Adult Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/adult-health/)
- [Stretching](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/stretching/)
- [Body Movement](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/body-movement/)
- [Back Pain](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/back-pain/)
- [mentalhealth](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/mentalhealth/)
- [spa](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/spa/)
- [holidayfatigue](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/holidayfatigue/)
- [relax](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/relax/)
- [selfcare](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/selfcare/)
- [antibiotics](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/antibiotics/)
- [bacteria](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/bacteria/)
- [viruses](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/viruses/)
- [medicine](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/medicine/)
- [infections](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/infections/)
- [Nail Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/nail-health/)
- [Nail Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/nail-care/)
- [Nails](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/nails/)
- [Nail Maintenance](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/nail-maintenance/)
- [Hands](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hands/)
- [Hand Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hand-care/)
- [Manicures](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/manicures/)
- [Healthy Nails](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/healthy-nails/)
- [Caffeine](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/caffeine/)
- [Coffee](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/coffee/)
- [Coffee Drinkers](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/coffee-drinkers/)
- [spring](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/spring/)
- [kid activities](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/kid-activities/)
- [children](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/children/)
- [outdoor fun](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/outdoor-fun/)
- [pollen](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pollen/)
- [children sports](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/children-sports/)
- [Family Fun](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/family-fun/)
- [Board Games](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/board-games/)
- [Dementia](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/dementia/)
- [Fun](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/fun/)
- [Problem Solving](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/problem-solving/)
- [Unplugged Time](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/unplugged-time/)
- [Valentine's Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/valentines-day/)
- [Galentine's Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/galentines-day/)
- [singles](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/singles/)
- [fun ideas](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/fun-ideas/)
- [brunch](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/brunch/)
- [sports](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/sports/)
- [social benefits](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/social-benefits/)
- [escapism](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/escapism/)
- [BikeRx](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/bikerx/)
- [Community Events](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/community-events/)
- [Community](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/community/)
- [Healthy Foods](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/healthy-foods/)
- [Comfort Food](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/comfort-food/)
- [Recipe](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/recipe/)
- [Healthy Alternatives](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/healthy-alternatives/)
- [Milk Alternatives](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/milk-alternatives/)
- [Milk](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/milk/)
- [Sleep Awareness](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/sleep-awareness/)
- [Sleep Schedules](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/sleep-schedules/)
- [Proper Sleep](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/proper-sleep/)
- [REM Sleep](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/rem-sleep/)
- [immune system](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/immune-system/)
- [reps](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/reps/)
- [rest days](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/rest-days/)
- [relaxation](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/relaxation/)
- [rest](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/rest/)
- [fatigue](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/fatigue/)
- [Burnout](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/burnout/)
- [work](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/work/)
- [Gym](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/gym/)
- [Sleep](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/sleep/)
- [injury](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/injury/)
- [Stomach Pain](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/stomach-pain/)
- [Abdominal Pain](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/abdominal-pain/)
- [St. Patrick's Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/st-patricks-day/)
- [Abdomen](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/abdomen/)
- [Gender Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/gender-health/)
- [Earth Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/earth-month/)
- [Earth Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/earth-day/)
- [COBOR](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/cobor/)
- [Houston Youth](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/houston-youth/)
- [EPA](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/epa/)
- [environment](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/environment/)
- [Dental](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/dental/)
- [Teeth](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/teeth/)
- [Adult Dental](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/adult-dental/)
- [National Library Week](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/national-library-week/)
- [Reading](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/reading/)
- [Books](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/books/)
- [Learning](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/learning/)
- [language learning](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/language-learning/)
- [Skill-Learning](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/skill-learning/)
- [Education](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/education/)
- [Mommy Burnout](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/mommy-burnout/)
- [Mental Health Awareness](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/mental-health-awareness/)
- [Sickle Cell](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/sickle-cell/)
- [Blood Disorder](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/blood-disorder/)
- [Sickle Cell Awareness](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/sickle-cell-awareness/)
- [SCD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/scd/)
- [Pride Parade](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pride-parade/)
- [LGBTQ+ Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/lgbtq-health/)
- [Houston Pride](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/houston-pride/)
- [Pride 2023](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pride-2023/)
- [Pride Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pride-month/)
- [HIV Testing](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hiv-testing/)
- [Summertime](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/summertime/)
- [Summertime Depression](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/summertime-depression/)
- [SAD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/sad/)
- [Heat](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/heat/)
- [Depressive Disorder](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/depressive-disorder/)
- [AmeriCorps](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/americorps/)
- [Community Service](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/community-service/)
- [Medical Minute](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/medical-minute/)
- [Dr. Rubina Joseph](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/dr-rubina-joseph/)
- [STD Cases](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/std-cases/)
- [Syphilis](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/syphilis/)
- [TV Interview](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/tv-interview/)
- [CW39](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/cw39/)
- [Infectious Diseases](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/infectious-diseases/)
- [Sphilis Outbreak](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/sphilis-outbreak/)
- [STD Testing](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/std-testing/)
- [Malaria](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/malaria/)
- [Parasitic Infectious Disease](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/parasitic-infectious-disease/)
- [Mosquitoes](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/mosquitoes/)
- [Yellow Fever](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/yellow-fever/)
- [Traveling](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/traveling/)
- [Travel Bug](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/travel-bug/)
- [CDC Yellow Book](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/cdc-yellow-book/)
- [Ticks](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/ticks/)
- [Lice](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/lice/)
- [Fleas](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/fleas/)
- [Vectors](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/vectors/)
- [DEET](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/deet/)
- [Bug Spray](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/bug-spray/)
- [Malaria Cases](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/malaria-cases/)
- [Lyme Disease](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/lyme-disease/)
- [Texas Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/texas-health/)
- [Black Women](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/black-women/)
- [SHE Ready](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/she-ready/)
- [HIV Prevention](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hiv-prevention/)
- [The Walk Houston](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/the-walk-houston/)
- [College Students](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/college-students/)
- [Mental Illness](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/mental-illness/)
- [Mental Health Week](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/mental-health-week/)
- [Dental Hygiene Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/dental-hygiene-month/)
- [Dental Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/dental-health/)
- [Dental Health Awareness Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/dental-health-awareness-month/)
- [Dr. Ashley Johnson](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/dr-ashley-johnson/)
- [Dentists](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/dentists/)
- [Healthy Teeth](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/healthy-teeth/)
- [Pediatrics Dental](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pediatrics-dental/)
- [Trans Awareness](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/trans-awareness/)
- [LGBTQ+ equality](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/lgbtq-equality/)
- [Trans](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/trans/)
- [Transgender](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/transgender/)
- [LMC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/lmc/)
- [Montrose Clinic](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/montrose-clinic/)
- [LGBQ+ community](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/lgbq-community/)
- [Maternal Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/maternal-health/)
- [Maternity Deserts](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/maternity-deserts/)
- [OB/GYN & Maternity](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/ob-gyn-maternity/)
- [Pregnancy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pregnancy/)
- [Children Safety](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/children-safety/)
- [Toy Safety](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/toy-safety/)
- [Family Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/family-health/)
- [Holiday Safety](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/holiday-safety/)
- [Child Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/child-health/)
- [Fall Safety](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/fall-safety/)
- [Toys](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/toys/)
- [Fire Safety](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/fire-safety/)
- [Firearm Safety](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/firearm-safety/)
- [Water Safety](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/water-safety/)
- [Wellness Exam](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/wellness-exam/)
- [Well Woman Exam](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/well-woman-exam/)
- [Physical Exam](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/physical-exam/)
- [HIV/AIDS Awareness](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hiv-aids-awareness/)
- [Dental Health Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/dental-health-month/)
- [Pedi Dental](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pedi-dental/)
- [Dentistry](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/dentistry/)
- [National Children's Dental Health Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/national-childrens-dental-health-month/)
- [Black History Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/black-history-month/)
- [Texas Insurance](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/texas-insurance/)
- [Texas Moms](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/texas-moms/)
- [New Moms](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/new-moms/)
- [Postpartum](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/postpartum/)
- [New Coverage](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/new-coverage/)
- [Post-Pregnancy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/post-pregnancy/)
- [Postpartum Depression](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/postpartum-depression/)
- [HTW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/htw/)
- [Healthy Texas Women](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/healthy-texas-women/)
- [CHIP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/chip/)
- [español](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/espanol/)
- [Spanish](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/spanish/)
- [Texas Medicaid](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/texas-medicaid/)
- [National Eating Disorders Awareness Week](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/national-eating-disorders-awareness-week/)
- [LGBTQIA+](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/lgbtqia/)
- [LGBTQIA+ Community](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/lgbtqia-community/)
- [Trans Visibility](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/trans-visibility/)
- [AIDS Awareness Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/aids-awareness-day/)
- [AIDS](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/aids/)
- [National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/national-youth-hiv-aids-awareness-day/)
- [HIV/AIDS](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hiv-aids/)
- [Youth](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/youth/)
- [NYHAAD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/nyhaad/)
- [Sexually Transmitted Infections](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/sexually-transmitted-infections/)
- [STDs](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/stds/)
- [STI Awareness Week](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/sti-awareness-week/)
- [Know Your Status](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/know-your-status/)
- [STIs](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/stis/)
- [Over-The-Counter Medications](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/over-the-counter-medications/)
- [OTC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/otc/)
- [DXM](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/dxm/)
- [DXM Misuse](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/dxm-misuse/)
- [Robotripping](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/robotripping/)
- [National Volunteer Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/national-volunteer-month/)
- [Volunteerism](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/volunteerism/)
- [March of Dimes](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/march-of-dimes/)
- [MoD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/mod/)
- [Star of Hope](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/star-of-hope/)
- [Houston Food Bank](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/houston-food-bank/)
- [HFB](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hfb/)
- [The Montrose Center](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/the-montrose-center/)
- [IMGH](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/imgh/)
- [Bread of Life](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/bread-of-life/)
- [YLOL](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/ylol/)
- [Young Leaders of Legacy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/young-leaders-of-legacy/)
- [SIRE Therapeutic Horsemanship](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/sire-therapeutic-horsemanship/)
- [Congenital syphilis](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/congenital-syphilis/)
- [STI testing](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/sti-testing/)
- [Skin Cancer Awareness Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/skin-cancer-awareness-month/)
- [Skin Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/skin-health/)
- [Skin Cancers](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/skin-cancers/)
- [Sun Protection](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/sun-protection/)
- [Extreme Heat](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/extreme-heat/)
- [Texas Heat](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/texas-heat/)
- [Heat Stress](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/heat-stress/)
- [Heat Related-Illnesses](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/heat-related-illnesses/)
- [heat exhaustion](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/heat-exhaustion/)
- [heat stroke](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/heat-stroke/)
- [HeatRisk](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/heatrisk/)
- [Summer Months](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/summer-months/)
- [AAPI](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/aapi/)
- [AAPI Heritage Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/aapi-heritage-month/)
- [Profile](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/profile/)
- [LGBTQ+ Pioneers](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/lgbtq-pioneers/)
- [LGBTQ Events](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/lgbtq-events/)
- [Summer Meals](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/summer-meals/)
- [School Meals](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/school-meals/)
- [SDOH](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/sdoh/)
- [Food Deserts](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/food-deserts/)
- [School Districts](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/school-districts/)
- [FoodRx](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/foodrx/)
- [Legacy Health Connect](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/legacy-health-connect/)
- [Houston Parks and Recreation Department](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/houston-parks-and-recreation-department/)
- [HISD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hisd/)
- [PMADs](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pmads/)
- [New Borns](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/new-borns/)
- [Babies](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/babies/)
- [Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/perinatal-mood-and-anxiety-disorders/)
- [Postpartum Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/postpartum-obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/)
- [OCD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/ocd/)
- [Postpartum Anxiety](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/postpartum-anxiety/)
- [Postpartum Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/postpartum-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/)
- [PTSD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/ptsd/)
- [Postpartum Bipolar Mood Disorder (BPD)](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/postpartum-bipolar-mood-disorder-bpd/)
- [BPD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/bpd/)
- [Postpartum Psychosis (PPP)](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/postpartum-psychosis-ppp/)
- [NMDoH](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/nmdoh/)
- [Non-Medical Drivers of Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/non-medical-drivers-of-health/)
- [Hurricane Beryl](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hurricane-beryl/)
- [Natural Disasters](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/natural-disasters/)
- [National Minority Health Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/national-minority-health-month/)
- [National Minority Mental Heath Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/national-minority-mental-heath-month/)
- [Mental Health Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/mental-health-care/)
- [National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/national-minority-mental-health-awareness-month/)
- [World Breastfeeding Week](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/world-breastfeeding-week/)
- [WBW2024](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/wbw2024/)
- [World Breastfeeding Week 2024](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/world-breastfeeding-week-2024/)
- [Lactation Consultant](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/lactation-consultant/)
- [Breastfeeding](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/breastfeeding/)
- [Breastmilk](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/breastmilk/)
- [Chestfeeding](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/chestfeeding/)
- [Breastfeeding Support](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/breastfeeding-support/)
- [Back to School](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/back-to-school/)
- [Hygiene](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hygiene/)
- [School](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/school/)
- [School Sickness](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/school-sickness/)
- [Wellness Manager](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/wellness-manager/)
- [Body Positive](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/body-positive/)
- [Eating Better](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/eating-better/)
- [Fitness Journey](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/fitness-journey/)
- [Health Journey](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/health-journey/)
- [Apoyo a la lactancia materna](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/apoyo-a-la-lactancia-materna/)
- [lactancia materna](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/lactancia-materna/)
- [Consultora de Lactancia](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/consultora-de-lactancia/)
- [Lactancia](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/lactancia/)
- [Hispanic Heritage Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hispanic-heritage-month/)
- [Hispanic Heritage](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hispanic-heritage/)
- [National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/national-latinx-aids-awareness-day/)
- [Health Equity](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/health-equity/)
- [Men Wear Pink](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/men-wear-pink/)
- [American Cancer Society](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/american-cancer-society/)
- [Men Wear Pink of Southeast Texas](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/men-wear-pink-of-southeast-texas/)
- [Wear Pink](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/wear-pink/)
- [Men Wear Pink of Houston](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/men-wear-pink-of-houston/)
- [Breast Cancer Awareness Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/breast-cancer-awareness-month/)
- [cancer survivors](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/cancer-survivors/)
- [Car Seat Safety](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/car-seat-safety/)
- [Car Seat](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/car-seat/)
- [TXDoT](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/txdot/)
- [Texas Department of Transportation](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/texas-department-of-transportation/)
- [Texas Child Passenger Safety Seat Systems](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/texas-child-passenger-safety-seat-systems/)
- [Safety Seat](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/safety-seat/)
- [EndTheStreak](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/endthestreak/)
- [National Child Passenger Safety Week](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/national-child-passenger-safety-week/)
- [Safe Riders Child Passenger Safety Program](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/safe-riders-child-passenger-safety-program/)
- [Safe Riders](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/safe-riders/)
- [Oral Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/oral-health/)
- [Dental Checkups](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/dental-checkups/)
- [Dental Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/dental-care/)
- [LGBTQ+ Community](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/lgbtq-community/)
- [LGBTQ+ History](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/lgbtq-history/)
- [HIV/AIDS History](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hiv-aids-history/)
- [LGBTQ healthcare](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/lgbtq-healthcare/)
- [Insurance Plans](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/insurance-plans/)
- [Medicare Advantage](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/medicare-advantage/)
- [HMO/PPOs](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hmo-ppos/)
- [Medicare Open Enrollment](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/medicare-open-enrollment/)
- [Prescription Drug Coverage](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/prescription-drug-coverage/)
- [Annual Physical Exams](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/annual-physical-exams/)
- [Annual Exams](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/annual-exams/)
- [Prevention](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/prevention/)
- [Univision](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/univision/)
- [health check-ups](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/health-check-ups/)
- [Health Risks](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/health-risks/)
- [Cancer Screenings](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/cancer-screenings/)
- [health screenings](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/health-screenings/)
- [preventive health screenings](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/preventive-health-screenings/)
- [preventing illness](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/preventing-illness/)
- [healthy habits](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/healthy-habits/)
- [Emotional abuse](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/emotional-abuse/)
- [Physical abuse](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/physical-abuse/)
- [DV](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/dv/)
- [Financial abuse](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/financial-abuse/)
- [Domestic Abuse](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/domestic-abuse/)
- [social worker](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/social-worker/)
- [case manager](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/case-manager/)
- [safety plan](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/safety-plan/)
- [preventive healthcare support](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/preventive-healthcare-support/)
- [Family Violence](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/family-violence/)
- [ACA Open Enrollment](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/aca-open-enrollment/)
- [ACA Marketplace](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/aca-marketplace/)
- [Marketplace](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/marketplace/)
- [Health Insurance](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/health-insurance/)
- [Enrollment Process](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/enrollment-process/)
- [Exclusive Provider Organizations (EPO)](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/exclusive-provider-organizations-epo/)
- [Point of Service (POS) plans](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/point-of-service-pos-plans/)
- [Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO)](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/health-maintenance-organizations-hmo/)
- [Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO)](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/preferred-provider-organizations-ppo/)
- [Medicaid Re-enrollment](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/medicaid-re-enrollment/)
- [Financial Protection](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/financial-protection/)
- [Medicaid Patients](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/medicaid-patients/)
- [Eligibility](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/eligibility/)
- [Hearing Loss](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hearing-loss/)
- [World Diabetes Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/world-diabetes-day/)
- [Diabetes-Related Problems](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/diabetes-related-problems/)
- [Diabetics](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/diabetics/)
- [Diabetic Patients](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/diabetic-patients/)
- [Individuals with Diabetes](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/individuals-with-diabetes/)
- [Silla de Seguridad](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/silla-de-seguridad/)
- [Safe Kids organizó](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/safe-kids-organizo/)
- [Family Caregivers](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/family-caregivers/)
- [Caregivers](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/caregivers/)
- [community resources](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/community-resources/)
- [AARP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/aarp/)
- [counseling](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/counseling/)
- [Holiday Season](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/holiday-season/)
- [caretaking](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/caretaking/)
- [checkups](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/checkups/)
- [support and treatment services](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/support-and-treatment-services/)
- [Alzheimer's Disease](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/alzheimers-disease/)
- [Memory loss](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/memory-loss/)
- [Senior Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/senior-care/)
- [cognitive health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/cognitive-health/)
- [behavioral health services](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/behavioral-health-services/)
- [Alzheimer's](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/alzheimers/)
- [World AIDS/HIV Awareness Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/world-aids-hiv-awareness-month/)
- [HIV/AIDS care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hiv-aids-care/)
- [Human Immunodeficiency Virus](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/human-immunodeficiency-virus/)
- [HIV-related service](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hiv-related-service/)
- [Senior Care services](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/senior-care-services/)
- [Brain Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/brain-health/)
- [Stress management](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/stress-management/)
- [Dementia Conversations](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/dementia-conversations/)
- [Alzheimer’s Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/alzheimers-care/)
- [Alzheimer's Association](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/alzheimers-association/)
- [Early dementia detection](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/early-dementia-detection/)
- [brains](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/brains/)
- [Types of Dementia](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/types-of-dementia/)
- [Undiagnosed Cognitive Decline](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/undiagnosed-cognitive-decline/)
- [Vulnerable Communities](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/vulnerable-communities/)
- [Early Signs of Dementia](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/early-signs-of-dementia/)
- [mixed dementia](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/mixed-dementia/)
- [Compounding Pharmacies](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/compounding-pharmacies/)
- [Community Pharmacies](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/community-pharmacies/)
- [Pharmacies](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pharmacies/)
- [Pharmacists](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pharmacists/)
- [Patient Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/patient-health/)
- [prescriptions](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/prescriptions/)
- [Legacy Pharmacy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/legacy-pharmacy/)
- [LFL](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/lfl/)
- [Sharpstown](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/sharpstown/)
- [Prescription delivery](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/prescription-delivery/)
- [My Legacy RX programs](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/my-legacy-rx-programs/)
- [Toy and Gift Safety](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/toy-and-gift-safety/)
- [Children with Disabilities](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/children-with-disabilities/)
- [Pregnancy Outcomes](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pregnancy-outcomes/)
- [Fertility](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/fertility/)
- [Ozempic](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/ozempic/)
- [Mounjaro](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/mounjaro/)
- [Diabetes Management](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/diabetes-management/)
- [Weight Loss](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/weight-loss/)
- [PCOS](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pcos/)
- [GLP-1 drugs](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/glp-1-drugs/)
- [Maternity](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/maternity/)
- [Lead Poisoning](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/lead-poisoning/)
- [Lead contamination](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/lead-contamination/)
- [Legacy’s Fifth Ward clinic](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/legacys-fifth-ward-clinic/)
- [Legacy History](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/legacy-history/)
- [All Thigns HIV](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/all-thigns-hiv/)
- [HIV Awareness](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hiv-awareness/)
- [HIV Patient Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hiv-patient-care/)
- [HIV Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hiv-care/)
- [PEP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pep/)
- [Managing HIV](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/managing-hiv/)
- [STD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/std/)
- [Freeze](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/freeze/)
- [Safety Tips](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/safety-tips/)
- [Seniors](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/seniors/)
- [Winter](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/winter/)
- [Hypothermia](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hypothermia/)
- [Chronic Conditions](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/chronic-conditions/)
- [Clima Frío](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/clima-frio/)
- [Adultos Mayores](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/adultos-mayores/)
- [hipotermia](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hipotermia/)
- [HIV diagnoses](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hiv-diagnoses/)
- [HIV stigma](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hiv-stigma/)
- [Comprehensive HIV Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/comprehensive-hiv-care/)
- [HIV cases](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hiv-cases/)
- [HIV Services](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hiv-services/)
- [Comprehensive HIV Treatment](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/comprehensive-hiv-treatment/)
- [HIV Treatment](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hiv-treatment/)
- [Educational Outreach](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/educational-outreach/)
- [DoxyPEP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/doxypep/)
- [HIV status](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hiv-status/)
- [AmistadesHTX](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/amistadeshtx/)
- [HIV diagnosis](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hiv-diagnosis/)
- [reducing stigma](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/reducing-stigma/)
- [Family Fit](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/family-fit/)
- [Family Fit Lifestyle](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/family-fit-lifestyle/)
- [Family Fit Lifestyle MOnth](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/family-fit-lifestyle-month/)
- [Healthy Lifestyle](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/healthy-lifestyle/)
- [physical activity](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/physical-activity/)
- [wellness](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/wellness/)
- [Healthy meals](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/healthy-meals/)
- [Meningococcal Disease](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/meningococcal-disease/)
- [MenACWY vaccine](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/menacwy-vaccine/)
- [Texas Vaccines for Children program](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/texas-vaccines-for-children-program/)
- [Texas Vaccines](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/texas-vaccines/)
- [SBHC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/sbhc/)
- [Pertussis](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pertussis/)
- [whooping cough](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/whooping-cough/)
- [bacterial infection](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/bacterial-infection/)
- [respiratory infection](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/respiratory-infection/)
- [pneumonia](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pneumonia/)
- [newborns](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/newborns/)
- [Pregnant Women](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pregnant-women/)
- [Infants and Children](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/infants-and-children/)
- [Teens](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/teens/)
- [Children Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/children-health/)
- [Adults Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/adults-health/)
- [Federally Qualified Health Center](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/federally-qualified-health-center/)
- [Medical Residency](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/medical-residency/)
- [Residency](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/residency/)
- [Primary Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/primary-care/)
- [Primary Care Professionals](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/primary-care-professionals/)
- [HRSA](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hrsa/)
- [Human Resources & Services Administration](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/human-resources-services-administration/)
- [medical professionals](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/medical-professionals/)
- [PELRP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pelrp/)
- [Donnell Walker](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/donnell-walker/)
- [Legacy Patient](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/legacy-patient/)
- [Rest in Peace](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/rest-in-peace/)
- [R.I.P.](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/r-i-p/)
- [Heart Health Alert](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/heart-health-alert/)
- [Motherhood](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/motherhood/)
- [Menopause](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/menopause/)
- [American Heart Month](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/american-heart-month/)
- [Blood Pressure](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/blood-pressure/)
- [High blood pressure](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/high-blood-pressure/)
- [Understanding Blood Pressure](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/understanding-blood-pressure/)
- [perimenopause](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/perimenopause/)
- [cardiovascular health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/cardiovascular-health/)
- [heart disease](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/heart-disease/)
- [Staying Healthy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/staying-healthy/)
- [Nutrition Challenges](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/nutrition-challenges/)
- [Latino families](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/latino-families/)
- [Latino community](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/latino-community/)
- [Mental Health Support](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/mental-health-support/)
- [Schools](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/schools/)
- [Convenient Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/convenient-care/)
- [Galena Park](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/galena-park/)
- [KIPP schools](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/kipp-schools/)
- [Therapists at Legacy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/therapists-at-legacy/)
- [Expectant Mothers](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/expectant-mothers/)
- [Safety for Children](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/safety-for-children/)
- [Staying Warm](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/staying-warm/)
- [Frostbite](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/frostbite/)
- [Hydration](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hydration/)
- [Cold Weather Emergencies](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/cold-weather-emergencies/)
- [Colder months](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/colder-months/)
- [Cold snaps](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/cold-snaps/)
- [Measles](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/measles/)
- [Measles Outbreak](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/measles-outbreak/)
- [Preventative Measures](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/preventative-measures/)
- [MMR](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/mmr/)
- [immune globulin](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/immune-globulin/)
- [MMR vaccine](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/mmr-vaccine/)
- [Texas’ measles outbreak](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/texas-measles-outbreak/)
- [Hormones](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hormones/)
- [Unbalanced Hormones](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/unbalanced-hormones/)
- [menstrual irregularities](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/menstrual-irregularities/)
- [medical treatment](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/medical-treatment/)
- [perimenopausal symptoms](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/perimenopausal-symptoms/)
- [GLP-1](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/glp-1/)
- [Eating Patterns](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/eating-patterns/)
- [GLPs](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/glps/)
- [Food Industry](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/food-industry/)
- [Diabetes education](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/diabetes-education/)
- [AUD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/aud/)
- [alcohol use disorder](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/alcohol-use-disorder/)
- [semaglutide](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/semaglutide/)
- [GLP-1 Medication](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/glp-1-medication/)
- [GLP-1 therapy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/glp-1-therapy/)
- [Specialty Medications](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/specialty-medications/)
- [Medications](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/medications/)
- [High drug costs](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/high-drug-costs/)
- [Specialty Pharmacy Services](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/specialty-pharmacy-services/)
- [Copay Assistance](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/copay-assistance/)
- [adult care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/adult-care/)
- [LSW](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/lsw/)
- [Legacy Lyons](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/legacy-lyons/)
- [Legacy Montrose](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/legacy-montrose/)
- [Free Medication Delivery](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/free-medication-delivery/)
- [Holistic Health Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/holistic-health-care/)
- [Integrated Behavioral Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/integrated-behavioral-health/)
- [IBH](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/ibh/)
- [BMI](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/bmi/)
- [Body Mass Index](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/body-mass-index/)
- [Weight Management Classes](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/weight-management-classes/)
- [Weight Management](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/weight-management/)
- [Bird Flu](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/bird-flu/)
- [H5N1](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/h5n1/)
- [H5N1 Bird Flu](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/h5n1-bird-flu/)
- [antiviral medication](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/antiviral-medication/)
- [seasonal flu vaccinations](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/seasonal-flu-vaccinations/)
- [Avian influenza](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/avian-influenza/)
- [flu strains](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/flu-strains/)
- [influenza](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/influenza/)
- [Preventable Illnesses](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/preventable-illnesses/)
- [Getting Vaccinated](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/getting-vaccinated/)
- [immunizations](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/immunizations/)
- [immunization schedule](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/immunization-schedule/)
- [immunization](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/immunization/)
- [flu season](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/flu-season/)
- [flu-related illnesses](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/flu-related-illnesses/)
- [Hormonal Imbalance](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hormonal-imbalance/)
- [Hormonal Shifts](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hormonal-shifts/)
- [polycystic ovary syndrome](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/polycystic-ovary-syndrome/)
- [endocrinologist](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/endocrinologist/)
- [Allergy Season](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/allergy-season/)
- [allergy medication](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/allergy-medication/)
- [antihistamines](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/antihistamines/)
- [allergy shots](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/allergy-shots/)
- [Sleep Habits](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/sleep-habits/)
- [better sleep for kids](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/better-sleep-for-kids/)
- [Impact of Electronics](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/impact-of-electronics/)
- [Sleep issues](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/sleep-issues/)
- [Screen Free](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/screen-free/)
- [Stress](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/stress/)
- [Managing Stress](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/managing-stress/)
- [Understanding Stress](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/understanding-stress/)
- [psychiatric care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/psychiatric-care/)
- [high-stress](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/high-stress/)
- [Legacy Fifth Ward](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/legacy-fifth-ward/)
- [Legacy Sharpstown](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/legacy-sharpstown/)
- [Preventive Health Services](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/preventive-health-services/)
- [Little Readers](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/little-readers/)
- [H-E-B](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/h-e-b/)
- [Literature](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/literature/)
- [Legacy’s pediatric team](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/legacys-pediatric-team/)
- [well-child visit](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/well-child-visit/)
- [literacy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/literacy/)
- [community support](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/community-support/)
- [empowering future leaders](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/empowering-future-leaders/)
- [Acres Homes](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/acres-homes/)
- [dental services](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/dental-services/)
- [pharmacy access](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pharmacy-access/)
- [wraparound support](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/wraparound-support/)
- [OB/GYN care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/ob-gyn-care/)
- [pediatric primary care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pediatric-primary-care/)
- [Pasadena Southmore Clinic](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pasadena-southmore-clinic/)
- [Houston Methodist](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/houston-methodist/)
- [Acres Homes neighborhood](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/acres-homes-neighborhood/)
- [Legacy Acres Homes](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/legacy-acres-homes/)
- [Acres Homes clinic](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/acres-homes-clinic/)
- [fqhc](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/fqhc/)
- [Pharmacy Services](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pharmacy-services/)
- [Burnout vs. Depression](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/burnout-vs-depression/)
- [School-Based Health Clinics](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/school-based-health-clinics/)
- [SBHC Clinic](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/sbhc-clinic/)
- [Galena Park ISD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/galena-park-isd/)
- [GPISD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/gpisd/)
- [School-Based Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/school-based-health/)
- [Legacy SBHC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/legacy-sbhc/)
- [Preventing Cervical Cancer](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/preventing-cervical-cancer/)
- [Cervical Cancer](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/cervical-cancer/)
- [HPV Self-Collection](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hpv-self-collection/)
- [Pap Smears](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pap-smears/)
- [HPV Testing](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hpv-testing/)
- [HPV](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hpv/)
- [screening](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/screening/)
- [regular annual healthcare](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/regular-annual-healthcare/)
- [HPV vaccine](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hpv-vaccine/)
- [Cancer Prevention](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/cancer-prevention/)
- [Rising Cancer Rates](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/rising-cancer-rates/)
- [Early detection](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/early-detection/)
- [Colon Cancer](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/colon-cancer/)
- [CPRIT grant](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/cprit-grant/)
- [Early Screening](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/early-screening/)
- [Regular Checkups](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/regular-checkups/)
- [Colonoscopy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/colonoscopy/)
- [Cologuard](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/cologuard/)
- [cancer screening](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/cancer-screening/)
- [colorectal cancer](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/colorectal-cancer/)
- [Cologuard Plus™ test](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/cologuard-plus-test/)
- [Father’s Day](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/fathers-day/)
- [Men’s Health Week](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/mens-health-week/)
- [regular check-ups](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/regular-check-ups/)
- [Men's Medical Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/mens-medical-care/)
- [GLP-1 medications](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/glp-1-medications/)
- [GLP-1 Series](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/glp-1-series/)
- [GLP-1s](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/glp-1s/)
- [Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/glucagon-like-peptide-1-receptor-agonists/)
- [pharmacist](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pharmacist/)
- [Ending Stigma](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/ending-stigma/)
- [STI Outbreak](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/sti-outbreak/)
- [sexually transmitted diseases](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/sexually-transmitted-diseases/)
- [STI](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/sti/)
- [STI Symptoms](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/sti-symptoms/)
- [HIV Test Kits](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hiv-test-kits/)
- [PPP](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/ppp/)
- [TOC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/toc/)
- [Trastorno Obsesivo-Compulsivo Posparto (TOC)](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/trastorno-obsesivo-compulsivo-posparto-toc/)
- [Ansiedad posparto](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/ansiedad-posparto/)
- [Posparto](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/posparto/)
- [Trastorno de Estrés Postraumático Posparto (TEPT)](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/trastorno-de-estres-postraumatico-posparto-tept/)
- [Trastorno Bipolar Posparto](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/trastorno-bipolar-posparto/)
- [Psicosis Posparto (PPP)](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/psicosis-posparto-ppp/)
- [nuevas mamás](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/nuevas-mamas/)
- [los PMAD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/los-pmad/)
- [tristeza posparto](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/tristeza-posparto/)
- [telehealth](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/telehealth/)
- [Therapy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/therapy/)
- [Summer Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/summer-health/)
- [Healthy Summer Habits](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/healthy-summer-habits/)
- [pediatric therapists](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pediatric-therapists/)
- [Teletherapy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/teletherapy/)
- [Dialectical Behavior Therapy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/dialectical-behavior-therapy/)
- [DBT](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/dbt/)
- [Latino Children](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/latino-children/)
- [Skin infections](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/skin-infections/)
- [insect bites](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/insect-bites/)
- [stomach bugs](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/stomach-bugs/)
- [DTaP vaccine](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/dtap-vaccine/)
- [Preventive Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/preventive-care/)
- [viral bronchitis](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/viral-bronchitis/)
- [Vaccine](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/vaccine/)
- [Vaccinations](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/vaccinations/)
- [Latino households](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/latino-households/)
- [preventive care appointments](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/preventive-care-appointments/)
- [Legacy’s pediatric care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/legacys-pediatric-care/)
- [pediatric care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pediatric-care/)
- [Pediatric Support](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pediatric-support/)
- [newborn](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/newborn/)
- [Early screenings](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/early-screenings/)
- [Children's Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/childrens-health/)
- [pediatric services](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pediatric-services/)
- [Smarter Food Choices](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/smarter-food-choices/)
- [meal planning](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/meal-planning/)
- [cultural foods](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/cultural-foods/)
- [Traditional foods](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/traditional-foods/)
- [Culture and Health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/culture-and-health/)
- [healthier choices](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/healthier-choices/)
- [Legacy’s nutrition team](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/legacys-nutrition-team/)
- [dietitian services](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/dietitian-services/)
- [educational workshops](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/educational-workshops/)
- [Older Communities](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/older-communities/)
- [Late-Life Depression](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/late-life-depression/)
- [Major Depressive Disorder](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/major-depressive-disorder/)
- [Persistent Depressive Disorder](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/persistent-depressive-disorder/)
- [Dysthymia](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/dysthymia/)
- [medical conditions](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/medical-conditions/)
- [Cognitive Decline](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/cognitive-decline/)
- [signs of depression](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/signs-of-depression/)
- [Cognitive Behavioral Therapy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/)
- [CBT](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/cbt/)
- [SSRIs](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/ssris/)
- [late-onset depression](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/late-onset-depression/)
- [Hurricane Season](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/hurricane-season/)
- [Food for Change Market distribution](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/food-for-change-market-distribution/)
- [International Medical Corps](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/international-medical-corps/)
- [Health Connect team](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/health-connect-team/)
- [FoodRx program](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/foodrx-program/)
- [Disaster Response](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/disaster-response/)
- [Health Care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/health-care/)
- [Emergency Action Plan](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/emergency-action-plan/)
- [Incident Command System](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/incident-command-system/)
- [DSHS](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/dshs/)
- [Texas Department of State Health Services](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/texas-department-of-state-health-services/)
- [Food Bank](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/food-bank/)
- [LSC](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/lsc/)
- [Legacy Santa Clara](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/legacy-santa-clara/)
- [LNN](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/lnn/)
- [Legacy Northline](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/legacy-northline/)
- [Legacy Northside Irvington](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/legacy-northside-irvington/)
- [Legacy Employee Assistance Fund](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/legacy-employee-assistance-fund/)
- [LEAF](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/leaf/)
- [LNI](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/lni/)
- [LGD](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/lgd/)
- [Legacy Gulfton Dashwood](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/legacy-gulfton-dashwood/)
- [Support Moms](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/support-moms/)
- [Prenatal Navigation](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/prenatal-navigation/)
- [pregnancy testing](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pregnancy-testing/)
- [Ultrasounds](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/ultrasounds/)
- [Latina Mothers](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/latina-mothers/)
- [Breastfeeding techniques](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/breastfeeding-techniques/)
- [Young Mothers](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/young-mothers/)
- [Life After Birth](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/life-after-birth/)
- [Maternal Health Disparities](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/maternal-health-disparities/)
- [Ongoing postpartum support](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/ongoing-postpartum-support/)
- [postpartum support](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/postpartum-support/)
- [Postpartum care](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/postpartum-care/)
- [Legacy’s Prenatal Navigation](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/legacys-prenatal-navigation/)
- [Becoming a Mom](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/becoming-a-mom/)
- [Pediatricians](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pediatricians/)
- [Little Readers Champion](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/little-readers-champion/)
- [reading skills](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/reading-skills/)
- [childrne's literature](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/childrnes-literature/)
- [Legacy clinicians](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/legacy-clinicians/)
- [Summer of Stories](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/summer-of-stories/)
- [Legacy's Little Readers Summer of Stories](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/legacys-little-readers-summer-of-stories/)
- [Reach Out and Read](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/reach-out-and-read/)
- [Fertility in Men](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/fertility-in-men/)
- [sexual health](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/sexual-health/)
- [testosterone](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/testosterone/)
- [Legacy’s pharmacy team](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/legacys-pharmacy-team/)
- [pharmacy team](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pharmacy-team/)
- [Legacy pharmacists](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/legacy-pharmacists/)
- [Body Positive program](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/body-positive-program/)
- [GLP-1 treatments](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/glp-1-treatments/)
- [Pharmacy Support](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pharmacy-support/)
- [School-Based Clinics](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/school-based-clinics/)
- [Legacy’s school-based health clinic](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/legacys-school-based-health-clinic/)
- [general checkups](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/general-checkups/)
- [behavioral health support](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/behavioral-health-support/)
- [Huracanes](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/huracanes/)
- [huracán Beryl](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/huracan-beryl/)
- [la Respuesta ante Desastres](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/la-respuesta-ante-desastres/)
- [el programa FoodRx](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/el-programa-foodrx/)
- [el Houston Food Bank](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/el-houston-food-bank/)
- [Atención Médica](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/atencion-medica/)
- [Santa Clara](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/santa-clara/)
- [el Sistema de Comando de Incidentes](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/el-sistema-de-comando-de-incidentes/)
- [Plan de Acción de Emergencia](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/plan-de-accion-de-emergencia/)
- [el Fondo de Asistencia para Empleados de Legacy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/el-fondo-de-asistencia-para-empleados-de-legacy/)
- [Departamento de Servicios de Salud del Estado de Texas (DSHS)](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/departamento-de-servicios-de-salud-del-estado-de-texas-dshs/)
- [las Desigualdades en la Salud Materna](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/las-desigualdades-en-la-salud-materna/)
- [Salud Materna](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/salud-materna/)
- [Mamás Latinas](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/mamas-latinas/)
- [Técnicas de lactancia](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/tecnicas-de-lactancia/)
- [Cuidado del recién nacido](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/cuidado-del-recien-nacido/)
- [Bienestar postparto](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/bienestar-postparto/)
- [postparto](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/postparto/)
- [Madres Jóvenes](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/madres-jovenes/)
- [Convertirse en madre](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/convertirse-en-madre/)
- [El programa de Navegación Prenatal](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/el-programa-de-navegacion-prenatal/)
- [Pruebas de embarazo gratuitas](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pruebas-de-embarazo-gratuitas/)
- [Mamografías](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/mamografias/)
- [El cuidado pediátrico de Legacy](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/el-cuidado-pediatrico-de-legacy/)
- [pediátrico](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/pediatrico/)
- [bebé](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/bebe/)
- [la cuarentena](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/la-cuarentena/)
- [la recuperación física](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/la-recuperacion-fisica/)
- [la recuperación emocional](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/la-recuperacion-emocional/)
- [Las pruebas de detección temprana](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/las-pruebas-de-deteccion-temprana/)
- [un chequeo](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/un-chequeo/)
- [Servicios de salud mental y emocional](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/servicios-de-salud-mental-y-emocional/)
- [Cuidado dental pediátrico](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/cuidado-dental-pediatrico/)
- [Citas por telemedicina](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/citas-por-telemedicina/)
- [telemedicina](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/telemedicina/)
- [el VRS (Virus Respiratorio Sincicial)](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/el-vrs-virus-respiratorio-sincicial/)
- [las alergias](https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/tag/las-alergias/)

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