Author Archives: Ashley Guidry

Legacy Community Health’s Melisa Garcia Receives HFMA Women’s Leadership Recognition Award

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NEWS RELEASE   HOUSTON, TX (November 9, 2026) – Legacy Community Health announced that Melisa Garcia, Senior Vice President of Business Services, has received the Healthcare Financial Management Association’s (HFMA) Women’s Leadership Recognition Award. The award honors women whose leadership and work have made a meaningful difference within their organizations. Garcia was recognized at HFMA …

PCOS Has a New Name. What PMOS Means for You

If you have polycystic ovary syndrome, or suspect you might, you may have noticed the letters shifting lately. The condition long known as PCOS now has a new name, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS for short. The change followed the science. A global group of more than 50 academic, clinical, and patient organizations agreed …

Helping Your Child Thrive With Diabetes

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More kids than ever are getting diabetes. A recent global study found that cases in children and teens have nearly doubled since 1990, and researchers expect that number to keep climbing. If your child was just diagnosed, or you’re seeing warning signs, our pediatric team hears from families like yours every week. National Diabetes Month …

How to Use Your Ozempic Pen: A Step-by-Step Guide

Clinical guidance from Legacy Community Health’s pharmacy team Starting a new medication like Ozempic is a significant step in managing your diabetes. Many patients have questions about using the injection pen correctly, and that’s completely normal. With proper guidance and practice, using your Ozempic pen will become a confident part of your daily routine. “Once …

Legacy Community Health’s 16th Annual Frank Billingsley Golf Classic Raises Record $600K+ for Student Health

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NEWS RELEASE   HOUSTON, TX (October 26, 2026) – Legacy Community Health’s 16th Annual Frank Billingsley Golf Classic raised more than $600,000 for student health, setting a new fundraising record. The total surpassed last year’s record of $500,000, reflecting the continued growth and community support behind the annual event. For 16 years, Frank Billingsley has …

Legacy Acres Homes Brings Quality Care Closer to Home

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Legacy Acres Homes, our newest clinic at 3011 W. Gulf Bank Road, officially celebrated its grand opening on October 2, after serving patients since this summer. The new location offers primary care, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. “Acres Homes has spent generations building something worth investing in, and families here deserve care that reflects …

Understanding Pink Eye: What You Need to Know to Stay Healthy

Pink eye, medically known as conjunctivitis, sends about 3 million kids home from school each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But it’s not just a childhood condition. Adults get it too, and it’s one of the most common reasons people of all ages end up at the doctor’s office with …

A New Dental Home Opens in Pasadena

Getting your child to the dentist in Pasadena just got a lot easier. Legacy Community Health has opened a new pediatric dental clinic at its Pasadena Southmore location, filling a gap in care for families in the area. The clinic sits in a brand-new building at 1951 Southmore Ave. It has four treatment rooms and …

Legacy Community Health Earns AMA Joy in Medicine® Recognition for Commitment to Physician Well-Being

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Media Alert   Texas Federally Qualified Health Center receives national recognition for efforts to reduce burnout and support the professional fulfillment of physicians and care teams     HOUSTON, TX (October 7, 2026) – Legacy Community Health has earned Bronze-level recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA) as a 2026 Joy in Medicine® organization. The …

When Your Workout Becomes Your Worry: Understanding Exercise Addiction

You lace up your running shoes for the third time today. Your knee is throbbing, but you push through anyway. Your friend texts about dinner, but you can’t. You have to hit the gym. If you miss this workout, you’ll feel anxious, guilty, maybe even panicked.  Sound familiar? You might be dealing with something more serious than dedication.  The Dark Side of …