Several malaria cases have popped up in the southern United States. Learn more on how you can protect loved ones against these travel-related infections. Dr. Satish Mocherla and Ashley Guidry Infectious diseases develop when bacteria, parasites or viruses enter your body and multiply. From there infections form and disease develops when the cells in your …
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Dr. Rubina Joseph did an excellent job on her first live TV interview sharing her expertise on the rise in STD cases. Call (832) 548-5000 to get tested!
HOUSTON, TX (July 5, 2023) – TheĀ American Heart Association, Community Impact team, in collaboration with the National Hypertension Control Initiative staff, is partnering with Legacy Community Health to address care gaps, improve patient outcomes and support quality care coordination.
Since the 1960s, AmeriCorps has dedicated their resources to individuals, families and communities in need. Once known as the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), AmeriCorps received its name in 1993. AmeriCorps specializes in bringing diverse Americans together to help those in need. Focusing on senior care, taking care of the environment, and protecting …
Feeling SAD this summer? Allow us to shed some light on this lesser-known disorder. by Ashley Guidry Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a major depressive disorder, mania or hypomania with a seasonal pattern. Regular depression affects 1 in 5 American citizens. SAD, however, on a much smaller scale affects about 5 percent of adults. It …
HOUSTON, TX (June 26, 2023) – Per HIV.gov, National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) is observed on June 27th each year to emphasize and encourage HIV testing. Knowledge of oneās HIV status is the first step to accessing prevention or treatment services that enable individuals to live long and healthy lives, regardless of whether theyāre living …
Pride Month 2023 may almost be over, but the celebrations are just getting started ā and Legacyās proud to celebrate right alongside you. By Barrett White Pride is essential to the fabric of Legacyās history. Pride Month is a month dedicated to uplifting LGBTQ+ voices, celebrating LGBTQ+ culture, and spotlighting LGBTQ+ rights ā how far …
Monday, June 19th was Sickle Cell Awareness Day. Take the time to learn more about this blood disorder and how it affects people in their day-to-day life. by Ashley Guidry According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 Americans. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic condition …
HOUSTON, TX (June 19, 2023) – June 12-18, 2023, is Menās Health Week. With Fatherās Day just around the corner, itās the perfect reminder to discuss health care with the men in your life. Menās Health Week is an annual effort to bring awareness about preventable health issues that impact men and to encourage early …
HOUSTON, TX (June 6, 2023) – As the population ages, more people will be faced with caring for a loved one with Alzheimerās or another type of dementia. The road for caregivers is challenging at best and difficult to navigate without the proper guidance.