Houston, TX (August 1, 2025) – From school campuses and underserved neighborhoods to virtual visits and front porches, community health centers are meeting people where they areāand changing the future of care.
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Every August, World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7) reminds us of a powerful truth. When a baby is breastfed, the benefits extend far beyond infancy. These benefits ripple outward, through childhood, adulthood, and sometimes even into the next generation. Breastfed babies often grow into healthier children. Whatās more, when these adults become parents, theyāre more likely …
Cada agosto, la Semana Mundial de la Lactancia Materna (del 1 al 7 de agosto) nos recuerda una verdad poderosa. Cuando un bebĆ© es amamantado, los beneficios se extienden mucho mĆ”s allĆ” de la infancia. Estos beneficios se expanden hacia afuera, a travĆ©s de la infancia, la edad adulta, y a veces incluso en la …
Just because your symptoms stopped doesnāt mean you should stop taking the medication. By Barrett White Antibiotics are medications utilized to treatĀ bacterial infectionsĀ by either killing the bacteria or keeping it from reproducing. However, we contain numerous bacteria throughout our bodies and different bacteria are sensitive to different antibacterial drugs. Antibiotics are a medicine used toĀ treatĀ orĀ preventĀ infections …
As part of our ongoing GLP-1 series at Legacy Community Health, weāre committed to supporting every patientās whole health. GLP-1 medications are increasingly used to manage blood sugar and assist with weight loss, but they come with less obvious risks, particularly to muscle and bone health. Understanding these risks is key to protecting your strength …
BEAUMONT, TX (July 21, 2025) – The new school year is just around the corner, and Legacy Community Health is helping local families get ready with its annual Back to School Festival.
āWe take care of the three pillars of well-being: your emotional, physical, and financial health.ā These powerful words from Clara Rodriguez, Liaison Manager at School-Based Health Care, capture the heart of Legacy Community Healthās mission. Legacy is committed to making sure individuals and families across our communities can access compassionate, comprehensive, and affordable health careāno …
Hurricane season is here, and for many Houstonians, the impact of last yearās storms still feels painfully fresh. Hurricane Beryl made landfall on July 8, 2024, as a Category 1 hurricane, producing life-threatening floods across the city. Just weeks earlier, the Houston Derecho tore through the region with powerful winds that left residents without power …
La temporada de huracanes ya estĆ” aquĆ, y para muchos habitantes de Houston, el impacto de las tormentas del aƱo pasado sigue siendo dolorosamente reciente. El huracĆ”n Beryl tocó tierra el 8 de julio de 2024 como un huracĆ”n de categorĆa 1, causando inundaciones peligrosas en toda la ciudad. Tan solo unas semanas antes, el …
School may be out, but your childās emotions donāt take a vacation. Legacy Community Health keeps school-based health therapy and pediatric services available all summer ā plus, we offer convenient telehealth visits that fit your familyās busy schedule. Legacy delivers holistic care that goes beyond the basicsācombining expert support, family-focused resources, and a safe place …