Category Archives: Adult Medicine

September is Sexual Health Awareness Month: A Year-Round Guide to Staying Healthy

September serves as Sexual Health Awareness Month, highlighting the need for open dialogue about sexual health. Awareness campaigns shine a spotlight on health issues that need ongoing attention. At Legacy Community Health, however, sexual health is something we’re committed to year-round. In June, our Health Navigation Director, Jill Jahns, contributed to the ongoing conversation with …

Bringing Personalized Pregnancy Care to More Families: Legacy and Delfina Partner for Better Outcomes

Legacy Community Health is making it easier for expecting and postpartum patients to get the care they need. In February, Legacy launched a new partnership with Delfina Care, an AI-powered maternal health platform that uses remote monitoring to support patients and care teams throughout the pregnancy and postpartum journey. The program, which launched at Legacy’s …

The Meat of the Matter: Are We Overdoing It?

From steakhouse menus to viral all-meat diets, high-protein eating – especially through animal products – has become a staple in today’s wellness culture. Whether it’s grilled chicken, ribeye, jerky, or protein-packed snacks, many Americans are eating more meat than ever before, often in the name of health and strength. At Legacy Community Health, our nutrition …

Fresh Food, Stronger Communities: How Legacy and Urban Harvest Nourished Houston’s Northside This Summer

Legacy Community Health believes good health begins long before a patient steps into a clinic – and that includes having access to fresh, nutritious food. That’s why Legacy was proud to partner with Urban Harvest on FreshRx over the summer. Together, we improved community health in Houston’s Northside by tackling non-medical factors, like food access …

Why Do Older Adults Bruise Easily, and When Should You Be Concerned?

Bruising is something many people expect as a normal part of aging. But when an older loved one begins bruising more frequently – or the bruises seem larger, darker, or unexplained – it’s natural to worry. At Legacy Community Health, we want caregivers to understand the types of bruising that are a normal part of …

Navigating Motherhood with Confidence and Care: Legacy Supports Latina Moms

Legacy Community Health Supports Moms Every Step of the Way Becoming a mother is a journey filled with joy, questions, and moments of uncertainty. That’s why programs like Prenatal Navigation at Legacy Community Health are such a vital resource—especially for women in underserved communities. From the moment a pregnancy is confirmed to the first days …

Con Confianza y Cuidado en Cada Etapa de la Maternidad: Legacy Apoya a las MamƔs Latinas

Legacy Community Health Apoya a las MamĆ”s en Cada Paso del Camino Convertirse en madre es un camino lleno de alegrĆ­a, preguntas y momentos de incertidumbre. Por eso, programas como Navegación Prenatal en Legacy Community Health son un recurso vital, especialmente para mujeres en comunidades desatendidas. Desde el momento en que se confirma un embarazo …

¿Por qué es importante terminar todo tu tratamiento con antibióticos?

El que tus sĆ­ntomas desaparezcan no significa que debas dejar de tomar el medicamento. Por Barrett White Los antibióticos son medicinas que sirven para tratar infecciones causadas por bacterias. Funcionan matando a las bacterias o evitando que se sigan reproduciendo. En nuestro cuerpo tenemos muchas bacterias, y cada tipo responde a un antibiótico diferente. Los …

Why Finishing Your Antibiotics Is Crucial

Just because your symptoms stopped doesn’t mean you should stop taking the medication. By Barrett White Antibiotics are medications utilized to treatĀ bacterial infectionsĀ by either killing the bacteria or keeping it from reproducing. However, we contain numerous bacteria throughout our bodies and different bacteria are sensitive to different antibacterial drugs. Antibiotics are a medicine used toĀ treatĀ orĀ preventĀ infections …

Hurricane Season Is Here. Legacy Is Ready to Help

Hurricane season is here, and for many Houstonians, the impact of last year’s storms still feels painfully fresh. Hurricane Beryl made landfall on July 8, 2024, as a Category 1 hurricane, producing life-threatening floods across the city. Just weeks earlier, the Houston Derecho tore through the region with powerful winds that left residents without power …