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As a parent, you’ve probably heard about the importance of sleep, but have you really stopped to think about how much sleep your children are actually getting? Pilar Valenzuela Silva, a therapist at Legacy Community Health, is raising a red flag on a growing issue: kids aren’t getting enough sleep. “Kids are going to bed …
Category Archives: Family Medicine
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New facility follows Pasadena Southmore Clinic and will open in 2025 as part of Houston Methodist partnership Legacy Community Health is proud to announce the future opening of a new clinic in the Acres Homes neighborhood of Houston, which is expected to be completed in 2025. This new site is one of two clinics funded …
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Vaccines are one of the most effective tools in modern medicine, saving millions of lives around the world by preventing the spread of infectious diseases. But despite their proven safety and effectiveness, in recent years vaccination rates have fallen. This has led to a resurgence of preventable diseases like measles, whooping cough, influenza, and others. …
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Books are more than pages and ink—they’re seeds of imagination, learning, and opportunity—and on Sunday, May 4, 2025, Legacy Community Health invites the community to celebrate just that. The Legacy’s Little Readers Fiesta, presented by H-E-B, will be chaired by H-E-B’s Lisa Helfman and hosted by Paige Fertitta and Family. This joyful evening will honor …
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By Katherine Wang, Legacy Pharmacist Is your allergy medication not as effective or not seemingly working at all? Legacy Pharmacist, Katherine Wang breaks down the why and how you can fix this. April is here and that means allergy season is tagging along with it. For Texans, however, there is no allergy season. Due to …
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As bird flu cases increase, concerns are growing for public health and the agricultural industry. Avian influenza, or bird flu, primarily affects wild birds but can spread to domestic poultry—and in rare cases, humans. At Legacy Community Health, we’re committed to keeping you informed and protected. Our team provides up-to-date information, essential resources, and access …
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Health isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is education. At Legacy Community Health, we empower individuals and communities with guidance that is culturally relevant and tailored to their unique needs. We collaborate with individuals, healthcare providers, and communities to enhance health outcomes through personalized care and education. One area where a tailored approach makes a difference is …
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By Legacy Community Health Lead contamination is a pressing threat in Houston’s Fifth Ward with recent reports, including a Houston Chronicle report on a Texas A&M soil study, exposing alarming levels of lead in local soil—levels four times higher than the state average. Dr. Vanita Agrawal, Adult Medicine specialist at Legacy Community Health, explains that …
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Right now, Texas is experiencing its most severe measles outbreak in 30 years. This outbreak has already resulted in the first measles-related death in the United States in a decade, that of an unvaccinated school-aged child. “The current measles outbreak is concerning given how many people have been affected in such a short period of …
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Holidays and big family celebrations are a time of joy, togetherness, and, of course, delicious food. For many Latino families, cherished cultural traditions revolve around the table, making it essential to balance these get-togethers with health-conscious choices. These gatherings often feature rich, calorie-dense dishes that, while delicious, can pose challenges when maintaining a healthy diet. …
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