Get to know your Legacy community pharmacist
Category: Adult Primary Care, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Pharmacy
At Legacy, our pharmacists pick up a patient’s care where the doctor left off. Beyond filling prescriptions, they ensure people adhere to their medications, and do so safely. They provide blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, immunizations and one-on-one medication therapy counseling. Most importantly, our pharmacists strive to provide personalized care to everyone who walks…
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Legacy Community Health encourages measles vaccination
Category: Adult Primary Care, Family Medicine, Health News, Pediatrics, Vaccination & Immunization
Legacy Community Health, Texas’ largest community health system with 34 clinics, today encouraged parents to vaccinate their children against measles and to watch for signs or symptoms of measles infection. Five cases of the virus have been confirmed this week in Harris and surrounding counties. “Measles is an extremely contagious disease but is preventable with…
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What to expect with a newborn
Category: Family Medicine, OB/GYN & Maternity, Pediatrics
During the first few weeks as a parent, you might question whether certain features or symptoms in your newborn seem normal. Many are a natural part of the transition from birth as your newborn gets used to life in the outside world. Learn more about some common signs below. Your baby’s skin You might notice…
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The importance of the well-woman exam
Category: Adult Primary Care, Family Medicine, OB/GYN & Maternity
By Dr. Vian Nguyen, Medical Director—OB/GYN We all know how important exercise and diet are when it comes to living a healthy life. However, many of us forget the role of regular check-ups in staying healthy. For women, that means a well-woman exam. A general well-woman exam gives women an opportunity to discuss their reproductive…
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Safe Sleep for Your Baby
Category: Family Medicine, OB/GYN & Maternity, Pediatrics
A baby’s sleep needs change as he or she grows. Newborns sleep about 16 hours a day, usually 3 to 4 hours at a time. Don’t be surprised if your baby can only stay awake for an hour or two. Over time, his or her body gets into a sleep pattern and will start sleeping longer. …
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The Baby Blues or is it Something More?
Category: Adult Primary Care, Family Medicine, Mental Health Mondays, OB/GYN & Maternity
By Kristina Delhomme, Director—Therapy Services Having a new baby is supposed to be a joyous time. Unfortunately, many families do not get the opportunity to enjoy this time to the fullest. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) such as postpartum depression and anxiety can dim the light of the joy a newborn brings. This is…
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Getting and Staying Fit in the New Year
Category: Adult Primary Care, Exercise, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Health News
Happy New Year! Like many people, chances are you made a resolution to get fit in 2019. The beginning of the year is a great time to re-focus on exercise. To get you on that road to better health, check out Legacy’s Wellness Manager Felicia Sexton video highlighting some simple chair exercises you can do…
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New Year, New You!
Category: Adult Primary Care, Behavioral Health Services, Exercise, Family Medicine, Health News, Mental Health Mondays
By Carolina Boyd A new year is fast approaching and with it—the promise of a fresh start. January 1st of each year provides us with a chance to cast out the clutter and regrets of the old year. As is often tradition, many of us will make New Year’s resolutions to welcome in 2019. “People…
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Gearing Up for Cold and Flu Season with Walk-In Appointments Available at Select Locations
Category: Family Medicine, Health News, Pediatrics
By Carolina Boyd The month of December is so closely tied to the holiday season that it’s easy to forget that it marks the start of another kind of season…the peak of cold and flu season. Both the common cold and the flu are contagious, but cold symptoms are usually milder and usually improve within…
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Taking the Stress Out of the Holidays
Category: Adult Primary Care, Behavioral Health Services, Family Medicine, Health News, Mental Health Mondays
By Carolina Boyd For many the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, but the season can also be stressful. According to the American Psychological Association, 38 percent of people say their stress level increases during the holiday. Unrealistic expectations, financial pressures and excessive time commitments are common stressors. Fortunately there are ways…
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