By Robert Palussek, CEO The opening of Legacy Community Health’s 38th and 39th School-Based Health Care clinics at YES Prep Hobby Secondary and Elementary is more than a milestone. It’s a promise that when students walk through their school doors each morning, they’re entering not just a place of learning, but a place where their …
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When it comes to your childās health, every season brings its own challenges. Winter often means more flu, RSV, and sore throats. Spring can trigger allergy flare-ups, summer may bring scrapes, insect bites, or dehydration, and fall can lead to respiratory viruses and school-related stress. While many Latino families turn to remedios caseros like teas, …
Cada temporada del aƱo trae sus propios retos para la salud de tus hijos. En invierno son comunes la gripe, el VRS (Virus Respiratorio Sincicial) y el dolor de garganta. En primavera aumentan las alergias. En verano, hay mĆ”s raspaduras, picaduras de insectos o casos de deshidratación. Y en otoƱo, suelen presentarse virus respiratorios y …
Bringing home a newborn? Legacyās pediatric care starts from the very beginningāand supports your whole family along the way. Hereās how to give your baby a healthy start: Schedule your babyās first checkup within 2ā3 days of hospital discharge. Track feedings and diapers to ensure proper hydration and nutrition. Set up a safe sleep environmentāon …
ĀæAcabas de tener un bebĆ©? El cuidado pediĆ”trico de Legacy comienza desde el nacimiento y acompaƱa a toda la familia en el proceso. AquĆ te decimos cómo iniciar con el pie derecho: Agenda el primer chequeo del bebĆ© dentro de los 2ā3 dĆas despuĆ©s de salir del hospital. Lleva un registro de las tomas y …
By Robert Palussek, CEO When I reflect on Legacy Community Health’s journey in school-based health care, I’m reminded that true progress isn’t measured by ribbon cuttings or grand openings. It’s measured in the lives we’ve touched, the barriers we’ve removed, and the communities we’ve strengthened over decades of dedicated service. As we open our 38th …
Every August, World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7) reminds us of a powerful truth. When a baby is breastfed, the benefits extend far beyond infancy. These benefits ripple outward, through childhood, adulthood, and sometimes even into the next generation. Breastfed babies often grow into healthier children. Whatās more, when these adults become parents, theyāre more likely …
Cada agosto, la Semana Mundial de la Lactancia Materna (del 1 al 7 de agosto) nos recuerda una verdad poderosa. Cuando un bebĆ© es amamantado, los beneficios se extienden mucho mĆ”s allĆ” de la infancia. Estos beneficios se expanden hacia afuera, a travĆ©s de la infancia, la edad adulta, y a veces incluso en la …
āWe take care of the three pillars of well-being: your emotional, physical, and financial health.ā These powerful words from Clara Rodriguez, Liaison Manager at School-Based Health Care, capture the heart of Legacy Community Healthās mission. Legacy is committed to making sure individuals and families across our communities can access compassionate, comprehensive, and affordable health careāno …
School may be out, but your childās emotions donāt take a vacation. Legacy Community Health keeps school-based health therapy and pediatric services available all summer ā plus, we offer convenient telehealth visits that fit your familyās busy schedule. Legacy delivers holistic care that goes beyond the basicsācombining expert support, family-focused resources, and a safe place …