Legacy Community Health’s Melisa Garcia Receives HFMA Women’s Leadership Recognition Award

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HOUSTON, TX (November 9, 2026) – Legacy Community Health announced that Melisa Garcia, Senior Vice President of Business Services, has received the Healthcare Financial Management Association’s (HFMA) Women’s Leadership Recognition Award. The award honors women whose leadership and work have made a meaningful difference within their organizations.

Garcia was recognized at HFMA Texas Gulf Coast Chapter’s Annual Women’s Dinner on November 4, 2026, held at The Briar Club in Houston. Her selection reflects the impact of her leadership at Legacy, where she has helped strengthen the organization’s operational and financial foundation while keeping its mission and the communities it serves at the center of the work.

“Melisa is the kind of leader who makes both people and organizations stronger,” said Rebekah Le, Chief Strategy and Financial Officer of Legacy Community Health. “She has a remarkable ability to turn complex challenges into solutions that strengthen Legacy and help us better serve our communities.”

Throughout her tenure at Legacy, Garcia has helped strengthen financial operations and improve processes across the organization. She is known for bringing teams together to solve complex problems and finding practical solutions that help Legacy operate more effectively as it grows.

That work supports Legacy’s ability to expand access to healthcare and deliver Health Beyond Care, its commitment to supporting people beyond a single clinical visit. As one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in Texas, Legacy depends on a strong financial and operational foundation to remove barriers to care and meet the changing needs of the communities it serves.

Garcia is equally committed to helping others succeed. She shares her knowledge and experience with colleagues, strengthening the people and teams around her. That commitment to others is an important part of the lasting impact of her leadership.

The HFMA recognition reflects Garcia’s contributions to Legacy as it continues to grow and serve more communities. Her work behind the scenes helps build the strong organization needed to expand access to healthcare and support patients for years to come.

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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.

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