According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, an average of 24 people are victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner every minute, which is more than 12 million women and men in the United States during a single year. And the Texas Council on Family Violence reported that last year, there …
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Medicareās Open Enrollment period, running from October 15 to December 7, is the annual window for qualified individuals to review, update, or change their Medicare coverage for 2025. Whether you’re looking to lower costs, access more services, or switch to a plan that better fits your health needs, now is the time to take action. …
When it comes to being healthy, most of us think about getting medical checkups, eating nutritious food, and exercising regularly. But thereās one part of our body that we tend to forget about ā our mouths. Yet our oral health can affect everything from our hearts to our immune system. The good news? With the …
HOUSTON, TX (October 18, 2024) – Today, Legacy Community Health proudly announces that two of its esteemed leaders, Chree Boydstun, Chief Development Officer, and Dr. Vernicka Porter-Sales, Chief of Population Health and Legacy Performance Services Officer, have been honored as 2024 āWomen Who Mean Businessā by the Houston Business Journal.
In October Legacy wears pink to highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Virtually everyone now knows someone who has been diagnosed. Together, with regular wellness screenings, Legacy and the American Cancer Society are working to make breast cancer history. Cancer doesnāt discriminate, it can affect anyone ā even men. Although breast cancer occurs mostly in women, …
AUSTIN, TX (October 16, 2024) – The Texas Association of Community Health Centers (TACHC), a private, not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to advancing equitable access to quality health care across Texas, is proud to present Jack Winn, Vice President of Program Development at Legacy Community Health, with the 2024 TACHC Emerging Leader Award.
Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) is a time for celebration. It recognizes the rich history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities throughout the nation. In Texas, Hispanics account for 40% of the population and are an essential part of the stateās cultural fabric, adding to its diversity and strength. This time is …
HOUSTON, TX (October 11, 2024) – Today, Legacy Community Health announces the 14th Annual Frank Billingsley Golf Classic, presented by Equitable and Hawkins Laakso Wealth Management, will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the Golf Club of Houston.
Becoming a mom is often portrayed as a joyful experience, but the reality can be quite different. By Ashley Guidry, Communications Associate Pregnancy and early motherhood naturally come with their share of worries ā after all, no one said it was easy. The journey to becoming a new mom is packed with challenges that can …