Legacy Community Health Pharmacy Team Receives Texas Pharmacy Association’s 2026 Excellence in Patient Outcomes Award

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Award Recognizes Innovation in Pharmacy Services, Medication Access, and Patient Health Outcomes

HOUSTON (August 28, 2026) – Helping patients access medications, manage chronic conditions, and achieve better health outcomes has earned the Legacy Community Health Pharmacy team the 2026 Excellence in Patient Outcomes Award from the Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA). The award recognizes organizations that advance pharmacy care and improve patient health outcomes through innovative, patient-centered services and was presented during the 2026 TPA Conference & Expo.

Legacy earned the recognition for expanding access to pharmacy care, reducing barriers to treatment, and empowering patients to take a more active role in managing their health. Through medication counseling, chronic disease management, specialty pharmacy services, and patient support programs, Legacy pharmacists help improve health outcomes for patients throughout Houston, Fort Bend County, Beaumont, and communities across Southeast Texas.

Pharmacists play a pivotal role in helping patients manage chronic conditions and remain adherent with their treatment regimens. At Legacy, pharmacists are integral members of the care team, working alongside providers and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care and support continuity of care across the communities we serve. The Legacy Pharmacy team actively reduces barriers to care through free prescription delivery, statewide shipping, multilingual prescription labeling, and affordable medication programs.

Improving Access to Medications and Care

Beyond traditional dispensing services, Legacy pharmacists provide clinical support, medication counseling, and pharmacist-led services that help patients understand and remain on track with their treatment plans.

Legacy’s comprehensive approach to medication access includes:

• Free prescription delivery within a 70-mile radius of Houston
• Statewide prescription shipping
• Medication labels available in more than 120 languages
• Voice-enabled technology for patients with visual impairments
• Affordable medication programs through the federal 340B program

Recognition of a Patient-Centered Pharmacy Team

“This award belongs to every member of Legacy’s Pharmacy team whose passion and commitment improve the lives of our patients every day.” said La Vonia Cannon, Senior Vice President of Pharmacy & Financial Support at Legacy Community Health.

“Through innovation, collaboration, and an unwavering focus on patient care, they are expanding access, improving outcomes, and advancing our vision of Pharmacy Without Borders. I am incredibly proud of the impact they make across our communities every day.”

“When patients can access the medications they need, understand how to use them, and get the support to stay on track, health outcomes improve,” said Robert Palussek, Chief Executive Officer of Legacy Community Health. “This award recognizes the meaningful difference our pharmacy team makes every day for individuals, families, and communities across Southeast Texas.”

Expanding Pharmacy Services Across Southeast Texas

The award comes as Legacy continues to expand pharmacy services across Southeast Texas, including new locations in Pasadena and Acres Homes that bring pharmacy care closer to patients and families. These efforts help bring affordable medications, coordinated care, and pharmacy expertise closer to the patients who need them most.

Legacy is also investing in the future of pharmacy through its Pharmacy Internship Program. Students from the University of Houston, Texas Southern University, and other institutions gain hands-on experience in patient care, immunizations, health screenings, community outreach, and quality improvement projects.

Learn more about Pharmacy services at legacycommunityhealth.org/services/pharmacy.

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About Legacy Community Health

Legacy Community Health is a full-service health care system comprised of 60+ locations in the Texas Gulf Coast region offering primary and specialty care, as well as pharmacy services. For over 40 years, Legacy has been innovating the ways we provide comprehensive, quality health care services to individuals, families, and communities in need. As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Texas and a United Way-affiliated agency since 1990, Legacy ensures its services and programs are open to all, regardless of the ability to pay—without judgment or exception. To learn more, visit www.legacycommunityhealth.org.