By James Lee, Government Relations Manager Earlier this week, Dr. Robert Redfield, the head of the Centers for Disease Control, came out in favor of condoms and needle exchange policy as a means to combat HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Redfield previously held a longstanding view of abstinence as a means of prevention. “I …
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Houston Astrosā Jose Altuve discusses mental health as part of the āOkay to Sayā campaign.
By James Lee, Government Relations Manager Today health care providers and HIV advocacy groups from across the country highlight the importance of HIV testing and prevention nationwide. On average, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there are nearly 40,000 new HIV transmissions every year, with the highest rates found in the South. In …
By James Lee Hereās to Houston Pride being 40 years old! Come celebrate with us on Friday night at Rainbow on the Green. Itās sure to be a blast. Then march with us on Saturday at the parade. And be sure to check out our annual Pride lighting of our Legacy Montrose building. Hereās to …
Witness Testimony before the House Select Committee on Economic Competitiveness November 15, 2017 Katy Caldwell, CEO, Legacy Community Health Chairman Cook, and members of the House Select Committee on Economic Competitiveness, my name is Katy Caldwell and Iām CEO of Legacy Community Health in Houston. We are one of the stateās largest federally qualified health …
Ā By Legacy Communications Ā Flu season is here. Hereās what you need to know. What is theĀ Flu Vaccine? The flu vaccine is updated each to protect against the most common influenza issues. Why vaccinate? Influenza can lead to hospitalization, sometimes death. The best flu protection is to vaccinate each year. When? Flu season is between October …
This week, Texas Medical Center released results of their āNationās Pulseā health care survey, which showed most consumers feel health insurance is important yet too expensive.
The Graham-CassidyĀ billĀ decimates Medicaid, which millions of pregnant women, children, elderly, and the disabled rely on for their health needs.
Repairing your home and returning to your normal routine can place a toll on your body and mind. To stay healthy after Harvey, Dr. Ann Barnes, Legacy Community Healthās chief medical officer, offers the following tips.
āIf you have lost your HIV meds in the flood, weāre here to help you,ā said Legacyās Dr. Natalie Vanek. āWhatās vital is you stay in treatment, even during this difficult time. Weāre open and here to help you.ā