Author Archives: Ashley Guidry

A Simple Guide to Hantavirus

Seeing stories of hantavirus in the news might leave you wondering what it means for you and your family. With hantavirus, as with any health concern, awareness is the best place to start. The facts about hantavirus are reassuring, but there are some things to consider, especially for people cleaning out garages, cabins, and storage …

A Lifetime of Taste: Legacy Community Health’s Guide to Flavor as You Age

As we move through life, our bodies undergo countless changes. Some we expect, like gray hair or a few wrinkles, and others that catch us by surprise. One change that surprises a lot of folks is how their sense of taste evolves over time. If you’ve noticed that your favorite foods don’t taste quite the …

How Legacy’s Project Management Team Builds Clinics Around a Community

Three people in hard hats stand with shovels at a groundbreaking ceremony on a construction site, smiling for the photo.

(L to R) Vice President of Asset and Project Management Jerry Callaway, Construction Project Manager Amanda Keadle, and Director of Project Management Isaura Garcia   Ask Jerry Callaway what he loves most about finishing a clinic, and he won’t mention the ribbon cutting or the opening day activities. One of his favorite things to do …

Energy Drinks: What to Know Before You Crack Open That Can

We get it. Life is busy. Between work, family, and everything in between, sometimes you just need a little boost to get through the day. And those flashy cans with bold promises of energy and focus? They can be pretty tempting. But before you reach for that energy drink, let’s talk about what you’re really …

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

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

Mosquito Season Is Worse This Year. Here’s How to Stay Safe.

Summer in Houston is a bit of a trade-off. You finally have long evenings and more time to be outside. The downside is that you have to share it with mosquitoes. And this year, those tiny pests are showing up in bigger numbers than usual. They also tend to stick around into the fall, so …

Regional Healthcare Leaders to Convene for Inaugural State of Healthcare in Southeast Texas Luncheon

MEDIA ALERT Media Contacts: Joshua Davis jdavis@legacycommunityhealth.org (409) 998-0056   BEAUMONT, TX (August 26, 2026) – As healthcare systems across Southeast Texas navigate growing challenges related to access to care, workforce shortages, chronic disease and behavioral health, Legacy Community Health will convene regional healthcare leaders for the inaugural State of Healthcare in Southeast Texas Luncheon. …

Legacy Community Health Psychiatrist Dr. Chad Lemaire Selected for Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians Psychiatric Excellence Award

Banner announcing 2026 Psychiatric Excellence Award for Dr. Chad Lemaire, with Legacy Community Health logos and a portrait of Dr. Lemaire.

NEWS RELEASE Media Contact: Sandra Fernandez sfernandez2@legacycommunityhealth.org (713) 568-5604   HOUSTON, TX (August 24, 2026) – Legacy Community Health is proud to announce that Dr. Chad Lemaire, a psychiatrist specializing in integrated behavioral health, has been selected to receive the Psychiatric Excellence Award from the Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians (TSPP). The award is one …

Meet Dr. Malvika Kumar, a Family Medicine Resident at Legacy Pasadena Southmore

Seven medical students in white coats pose for a team photo in a blue room with seating visible.

Ask Dr. Malvika Kumar what she loves about working at Legacy Pasadena Southmore, and her answer is whoever walks through the door that day. One patient might need help managing diabetes, the next brings in a newborn, and the next is ready to talk about their mental health. “I really like the variety of patients …

Dr. Erica Giwa of Legacy Community Health Named a 2026 Houston Business Journal Women Who Mean Business Honoree

Portrait of Dr. Erica Giwa, smiling, wearing a leopard-print blouse and black cardigan, on a 'Women Who Mean Business' banner for Legacy Health.

NEWS RELEASE Media Contact: Sandra Fernandez sfernandez2@legacycommunityhealth.org (713) 568-5604   Recognition highlights her leadership in improving maternal health outcomes, expanding access to care, and supporting healthier futures for women and families across Houston   HOUSTON, TX (August 20, 2026) – Dr. Erica Giwa, medical director of obstetrics and gynecology at Legacy Community Health, has been …