Author Archives: Ashley Guidry

Legacy Opens Pasadena Southmore Clinic to Address Critical Health Care Needs

Dignitaries and community members line up outside a colorful modern building for a ribbon‑cutting ceremony, each with scissors to cut a red ribbon.

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 at 1951 Southmore Avenue brings comprehensive, affordable care to a …

Legacy inaugura la Clínica Pasadena Southmore para atender necesidades críticas de atención médica

Dignitaries and community members line up outside a colorful modern building for a ribbon‑cutting ceremony, each with scissors to cut a red ribbon.

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA Nueva clĆ­nica de dos pisos ofrece atención mĆ©dica 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 acceso a la atención mĆ©dica con la apertura de la ClĆ­nica Legacy Pasadena Southmore. Esta …

Vaccines You Need Before You Head to College

Healthcare worker administers a vaccine to a patient’s upper arm with the Legacy Community Health logo and 'Healthy, Happy Kids' slogan overlayed.

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. With April marking World Immunization Week, it’s a great time for college‑bound juniors and seniors, along with their parents, to check that recommended vaccinations are up to date. …

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. She sees firsthand how deeply the Black maternal health crisis affects mothers, babies, and entire communities — and why Legacy’s work must go beyond care to …

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. At Legacy Community Health, we want to make sure you have all the information you need for a healthy pregnancy and baby. In this blog, we break down what congenital syphilis means for you and your …

Legacy Community Health’s 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

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

Every March, National Nutrition MonthĀ® is a reminder of something that affects all of us every single day: what we eat matters. Food is not just fuel. What you eat affects your energy, your immune system, your mood, and your long-term risk for chronic disease. For children, the stakes are even higher. According to the …

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. What exactly is TB? How does it spread? And most importantly, what can you do to protect yourself and those you love? These are understandable …

Lyons Avenue Renaissance Festival Returns March 28 — A Fifth Ward Tradition Continues

NEWS RELEASE Media Contact: Sandra Fernandez sfernandez2@legacycommunityhealth.org (713) 568-5604 Ā  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 …