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Legacy Community Health Apoya a las Mamás en Cada Paso del Camino Convertirse en madre es un camino lleno de alegría, 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 …
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El que tus síntomas 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 …
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Just because your symptoms stopped doesn’t mean you should stop taking the medication. By Barrett White Antibiotics are medications utilized to treat bacterial infections 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 to treat or prevent infections …
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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 …
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La temporada de huracanes ya está aquí, y para muchos habitantes de Houston, el impacto de las tormentas del año pasado sigue siendo dolorosamente reciente. El huracán Beryl tocó tierra el 8 de julio de 2024 como un huracán de categoría 1, causando inundaciones peligrosas en toda la ciudad. Tan solo unas semanas antes, el …
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In the growing conversation around GLP-1 receptor agonists – medications widely used to treat type 2 diabetes and support weight loss – the attention usually centers on women. But as more men begin to turn to GLP-1s for metabolic health, it’s important to talk about a lesser-known topic: how these medications may impact male reproductive …
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By Barrett White “If there is a generic medication available for my treatment – ever – I’m going to go for it,” says Kenneth Jones, Pharmacy Manager for Montrose Legacy Pharmacy. Jones explains, when a medication is approved by the FDA, the brand name manufacturer holds the patent for the medication for a certain amount …
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Por Barrett White “Si hay un medicamento genérico disponible para mi tratamiento, siempre lo voy a elegir”, dice Kenneth Jones, gerente de farmacia en Legacy Montrose. Jones explica que cuando un medicamento es aprobado por la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (AAM, por sus siglas en inglés FDA), la compañía que lo creó tiene una …
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Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1) like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, and Zepbound® have become household names in the conversation around weight loss. These drugs mimic hormones that help regulate appetite and blood sugar, and for many patients, they’ve been life-changing. As we launch this new blog series at Legacy Community Health exploring the full picture of …
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As Houston sees a troubling surge in HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), Legacy Community Health is doubling down on its decades-long mission: compassionate, judgment-free care and prevention services for all. STI Outbreak in Houston Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also referred to as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are on the rise nationwide, but the …
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