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GLP-1 medications have changed the game for adults managing obesity and type 2 diabetes. But increasingly, families of younger children, even those 14 and under, are asking about these drugs and whether they’re safe or appropriate for kids. At Legacy Community Health, we want to help families understand this complex topic by sharing what medical …
Category Archives: Pediatrics
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Think cholesterol is just an adult concern? It’s time for both parents and teens to understand that heart health begins in the teenage years. The choices made today could literally save lives later. What Is Cholesterol? Yale Medicine explains that cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that’s actually essential for important body functions, like making …
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¿Crees que el colesterol solo es un problema de adultos? Es hora de que tanto padres como adolescentes sepan que la salud del corazón comienza en la adolescencia. Las decisiones que se toman hoy pueden salvar vidas más adelante. ¿Qué es el colesterol? Yale Medicine explica que el colesterol es una sustancia cerosa similar a …
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Ser mamá suele mostrarse como una experiencia llena de alegría, pero la realidad puede ser muy diferente. Por Ashley Guidry, Asociada de Comunicación Estar embarazada y ser una mamá primeriza trae muchas preocupaciones, y con razón: nadie dijo que sería fácil. El camino hacia la maternidad está lleno de retos que pueden afectar cómo vives …
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When it comes to your child’s 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, …
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Cada temporada del año 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 más raspaduras, picaduras de insectos o casos de deshidratación. Y en otoño, suelen presentarse virus respiratorios y …
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Bringing home a newborn? Legacy’s pediatric care starts from the very beginning—and supports your whole family along the way. Here’s how to give your baby a healthy start: Schedule your baby’s first checkup within 2–3 days of hospital discharge. Track feedings and diapers to ensure proper hydration and nutrition. Set up a safe sleep environment—on …
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¿Acabas de tener un bebé? El cuidado pediátrico de Legacy comienza desde el nacimiento y acompaña a toda la familia en el proceso. Aquí te decimos cómo iniciar con el pie derecho: Agenda el primer chequeo del bebé dentro de los 2–3 días después de salir del hospital. Lleva un registro de las tomas y …
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Sep
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 …
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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. What’s more, when these adults become parents, they’re more likely …
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