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If you’re taking medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, or Zepbound® for weight loss or diabetes management, you are not alone. These GLP-1 medications have become incredibly popular, because they are effective. But here is something you might not have heard: dental professionals across the country are noticing something unexpected. More and more patients taking these …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. Today, she leads that very same program as its director, a living testament to the power of national service. “Joining AmeriCorps was one of the best decisions that …
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Prevention is protection, and informed patients make the best health decisions. As we head into fall, this is an excellent time to prioritize your reproductive health and ensure you’re staying current with preventive care. At Legacy Community Health, we believe that prevention is protection, and informed patients make the best health decisions. Many women struggle …
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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 …
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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. But what does it really mean, and why should you care about it? At Legacy Community Health, we believe that when parents have good information, they feel more confident. This guide breaks down …
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Most people have more questions about STIs than answers, and that’s a big problem. STI talk still carries a lot of stigma, and that silence often means misinformation fills the gap. The situation in Houston is real. Houston currently has some of the fastest-growing STI rates in Texas, with vulnerable populations being hit the hardest. …
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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 …
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February is School‑Based Health Care Month 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. What began in the fall of 2015 has grown into a partnership that has changed how whole communities …
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