Category Archives: Adult Medicine

ACA Open Enrollment: Find the Right Health Plan for You and Your Family in 2025

With the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Open Enrollment period having begun November 1, now is the time to sign up for quality, affordable health coverage for yourself and your family for 2025. Legacy Community Health believes that healthcare is a right, and that’s why we are committed to guiding you through the ACA enrollment process. …

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Understanding the Impact and Finding Help

According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, an average of 24 people are victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner every minute, which is more than 12 million women and men in the United States during a single year. And the Texas Council on Family Violence reported that last year, there …

Navigating Medicare Open Enrollment 2024: Your Guide to Making the Best Choice

Medicare’s Open Enrollment period, running from October 15 to December 7, is the annual window for qualified individuals to review, update, or change their Medicare coverage for 2025. Whether you’re looking to lower costs, access more services, or switch to a plan that better fits your health needs, now is the time to take action. …

Building Lifelong Health Through Strong Dental Habits

When it comes to being healthy, most of us think about getting medical checkups, eating nutritious food, and exercising regularly. But there’s one part of our body that we tend to forget about – our mouths. Yet our oral health can affect everything from our hearts to our immune system. The good news? With the …

The Power of Pink

In October Legacy wears pink to highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Virtually everyone now knows someone who has been diagnosed. Together, with regular wellness screenings, Legacy and the American Cancer Society are working to make breast cancer history. Cancer doesn’t discriminate, it can affect anyone – even men. Although breast cancer occurs mostly in women, …

Legacy Promotes Health Equity While Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) is a time for celebration. It recognizes the rich history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities throughout the nation. In Texas, Hispanics account for 40% of the population and are an essential part of the state’s cultural fabric, adding to its diversity and strength. This time is …

Apoyo a la lactancia materna para todos

Por: Yanett Hodgson, Consultora de Lactancia, y Ashley Guidry, Asociada de Comunicaciones La Semana Mundial de la Lactancia Materna, establecida en 1992 por la Alianza Mundial para la Acción en Lactancia Materna, se celebra anualmente del 1 al 7 de agosto. El tema de este aƱo, “Cerrando la Brecha: Apoyo a la Lactancia Materna para …

Felicia Lee-White is your cheerleader – and she’s waiting for you to enter the playing field

No matter why you’re on a health and fitness journey, Felicia Lee-White knows the real work is inside.   ā€œI have a calendar with focus words in my gym,ā€ says Felicia Lee-White, Wellness Manager of Legacy’s Body Positive program. ā€œThis month’s words are ā€˜Find It’. Find that it that keeps you going and keep your …

Breastfeeding Support for All

By: Yanett Hodgson, Lactation Consultant and Ashley Guidry, Communications Associate World Breastfeeding Week, established in 1992 by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Advocacy, is celebrated annually from August 1-7. This year’s theme, ā€œClosing the Gap- Breastfeeding Support for All,ā€ emphasizes enhancing breastfeeding support to reduce societal inequities, particularly during emergencies and crises. Legacy has pledged …

Cultural Competence in Mental Health Care: How Legacy Closes the Gap

TW: Mental health outcomes. Mental health is often overlooked in minority communities in the United States. Let’s change that. Across the country, millions of people face the reality of living with a mental health condition. Each July, Legacy observes National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month to bring attention to the unique challenges that minoritized communities …