Author Archives: Ashley Guidry

Harris County’s TB Rate Is Nearly Double the Nation’s. What Houston Parents Can Do.

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Texas already has one of the highest tuberculosis rates in the country, and Harris County’s is higher still. A recent Harris County Public Health report shows 5.5 active TB cases per 100,000 people in 2024, compared with 4.1 across Texas and 3.1 nationally that same year. With a new school year on the horizon and …

1,000 Free Backpacks Available at Beaumont Back-to-School Festival July 25

Group of diverse volunteers in bright green 'Back to School Festival' shirts pose together in a school hallway, with a few people wearing blue shirts in the center.

Photo caption: Beaumont Team 2025 MEDIA ALERT Media Contact: Joshua Davis jdavis@legacycommunityhealth.org (409) 998-0056   Hosted by Legacy Community Health, the free event offers health screenings, community resources and family activities at South Park Middle School   BEAUMONT, TX (July 20, 2026) – As Southeast Texas families prepare for a new school year, Legacy Community …

When Worry About Your Health Becomes Too Much

You notice a headache that lingers a little longer than usual. Your heart skips a beat, and suddenly your mind races to the worst possible outcome. You hop online to search your symptoms, and before you know it, you just know something is seriously wrong. Sound familiar? You are not alone. Health anxiety affects millions …

Meet Dr. Kelly Gabler, the Program Director Behind the Residency at Legacy Pasadena Southmore

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Twelve physicians-in-training now call Legacy Pasadena Southmore their clinical home, seeing patients, building relationships, and learning what it means to practice medicine in one of Houston’s most underserved communities. Behind that program is Dr. Kelly Gabler, and she has been working toward this moment for nearly two decades. A native Houstonian who grew up in …

Keep Kids Cool and Active This Summer

Two smiling kids running through water jets in a sunny park, with a Legacy Community Health logo and the slogan 'Healthy, Happy Kids' overlaid on the image.

Young children overheat far faster than adults, and they cannot always tell you when something is wrong. In a Houston summer, where the heat index regularly tops 100, that makes the season equal parts fun and worry. As a Community Health Worker on Legacy Community Health’s Early Childhood Development team, Camarell Anderson spends her days …

Houston Business Journal Names Kevin Aloysius a 2026 40 Under 40 Honoree

Banner announcing Kevin Aloysius as Houston Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Award Honoree, with Legacy Community Health branding and portrait photo on the right.

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

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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 …

Your Hurricane Plan Should Start With Your Medicine Cabinet

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A power outage that lasts a few hours is just an inconvenience for most people. But if you depend on insulin, a GLP-1 medication, or another prescription that must stay cold, those same hours can turn into a real health risk. NOAA is forecasting a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, with 8 to 14 named …

Houston Business Journal Names Legacy Community Health CFO Rebekah Le a 2026 CFO Awards Honoree

Portrait of Rebekah Le smiling on an awards banner announcing Houston Business Journal's 2026 CFO Award Honoree on a teal background.

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 …

Legacy Community Health Spotlights National HIV Testing Day

HIV remains a serious public health challenge in Houston, affecting tens of thousands of our neighbors and touching every part of our community. 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 …