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National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) is an annual observance that takes place on March 10. By Barrett White Did you know that a woman in Texas is diagnosed with HIV every 12 hours? Though the HIV epidemic may not get as many headlines, HIV infections are still on the rise. This …
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There are many reasons you might want to consult a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), including achieving a healthy weight, supporting a healthy pregnancy, boosting athletic performance, and more. By Barrett White Your body is like a machine, and food is fuel. Your body uses what you put into it – carbs for fuel, proteins …
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February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. We spoke with a Legacy provider – who screens for teen dating violence during her visits – about what signs to look for. By Barrett White According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Nearly 1 in 11 female and approximately 1 in 14 …
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HOUSTON, TX (February 11, 2022) – In January 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of Cabenuva, the first injectable treatment for HIV treatment. In December, the FDA approved Apretude, the first injectable treatment for HIV prevention. Legacy Community Health will be offering both of these life-changing methods of treatment and …
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HOUSTON, TX (February 9, 2022) – Legacy Community Health prides itself in being a health care provider that serves all regardless of ability to pay, and for 40 years, it has been driving healthy change in communities throughout Houston and surrounding areas.
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By Barrett White April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Here’s what Legacy’s experts say about the effect the pandemic has had on alcohol use. Recovery is difficult. The average person considering sobriety likely already knows that leaving alcohol behind is going to be tough because they have probably tried to stop before. Addiction is an …
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By Barrett White How setting expectations, knowing your body, and uplifting yourself can help you achieve your goals. Who among us feels defeated when we see a football player, model, or actor on the cover of a health and fitness magazine? I know I do. It’s easy to respect the work these individuals put …
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HOUSTON, TX (Dec. 16, 2021) – The unprecedented donation for Legacy will help provide critical services in some of Houston’s most underserved areas.
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By Barrett White Forty years ago, the collaborative fight to end the HIV/AIDS pandemic began. This year, Legacy Community Health is joining Harris County Public Health, the Houston Health Department, the Montrose Center, and other organizations to pay tribute to those we have lost, acknowledge the hard work and innovation of many, and celebrate …
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November 13 through November 19 is Transgender Awareness Week, followed by Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20. During this time, Legacy honors the transgender community who have helped pave the way for LGBTQ+ equality. By Barrett White The LGBQ+ community owes it all to our Transgender siblings. This Transgender Awareness Week, Legacy reiterates …