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Legacy is exploring an integrated electronic healthcare record (EHR) to potentially replace or augment existing systems, as well as improve existing processes. Legacy intends to greatly improve system efficiency, functionality, and usability through the acquisition of new software. The new system will be a critical component in enabling Legacy to achieve its strategic and operational …
Author Archives: Barrett White
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By Barrett White July 14 is annually observed as a day where we can especially uplift those who identify as nonbinary, celebrating the great diversity of the LGBTQ+ community. July 14 is International Non-Binary People’s Day. This observance celebrates the great diversity of the LGBTQ+ community by highlighting gender diverse individuals and telling their …
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This month marks the 40th anniversary of the discovery of HIV/AIDS. By Barrett White June 2021 marks 40 years since the discovery of HIV/AIDS. On National HIV Testing Day, health care providers throughout the nation highlight the importance of HIV prevention and the end of HIV stigma. On average, the Centers for Disease Control …
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HOUSTON and BALTIMORE, Md. – June 8, 2021 – Legacy Community Health, the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Texas, and Canton & Company, a leading healthcare growth and innovation firm, today announced the launch of Monarch Health Solutions (Monarch). Monarch will focus exclusively on Community Health Centers (CHCs), including the nation’s nearly 1,400 …
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May 19 is National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. By Barrett White May 19 is Asian and Pacific Islander HIV Awareness Day. The observance was first celebrated in 2005, an effort spearheaded by API Wellness. In the beginning of the AIDS crisis, the epidemic predominantly affected white gay men. Presently, the most …
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May 17 is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. By Barrett White In 1990, the World Health Organization declassified homosexuality as a mental disorder, a decision that activists called long overdue. In 2004, the anniversary of the decision, May 17, became the international observance day to celebrate and empower the community. The International …
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HOUSTON (May 6, 2021) – A local review of pediatric patient data at Legacy Community Health (“Legacy”) in the greater Houston area shows that as children age, they are less likely to receive routine preventative care. Legacy, one of the country’s largest federally-qualified health centers, is launching a new program called TeenWell that aims to …
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HOUSTON (April 26, 2021) – In observance of Lesbian Visibility Week, observed every April 26 to May 2 since 2008, Legacy Community Health recognizes our patients, employees, and volunteers who identify as lesbian and their contributions to society and culture, and highlight health issues in the community that we aim to address.
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HOUSTON (April 14, 2021) – Legacy Community Health is excited to announce that Dr. Tamisha Jones has accepted a new position as Senior Medical Director of Clinical Affairs. In this new role, Dr. Jones will focus on oversight and alignment of the medical service lines and identifying collaborations to help improve health outcomes and the …
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HOUSTON (March 24, 2020) – Legacy Community Health, the largest FQHC in Texas, welcomes Vince Goodwine as its first Chief Human Resources Officer. The executive leadership position, which did not exist prior to Goodwine, was created to provide equitable and welcoming leadership to the health care agency’s HR department and 1,400-plus employees across Southeast Texas.