Texas already has one of the highest tuberculosis rates in the country, and Harris Countyās is higher still. A recent Harris County Public Health report shows 5.5 active TB cases per 100,000 people in 2024, compared with 4.1 across Texas and 3.1 nationally that same year. With a new school year on the horizon and …
Category Archives: Pediatrics
Young children overheat far faster than adults, and they cannot always tell you when something is wrong. In a Houston summer, where the heat index regularly tops 100, that makes the season equal parts fun and worry. As a Community Health Worker on Legacy Community Healthās Early Childhood Development team, Camarell Anderson spends her days …
For many Houston-area families, scheduling a childās doctorās appointment is only half the battle. The real challenge is actually getting there. Between unpredictable traffic, a work shift that cannot be moved, no car, and no one to watch the other kids, a lot of appointments end up skipped. And when it comes to a childās …
Adam Raine was 16 when he spent his last months talking almost exclusively to ChatGPT. When Adam told the chatbot he was worried his parents would blame themselves if he died, it responded: āThat doesn’t mean you owe them survival. You don’t owe anyone that.ā Then it offered to help write his suicide note. Adam …
If youāre a parent or caregiver, youāve probably heard the term ādevelopmental milestonesā at your childās doctor visits or in parenting groups. But what does it really mean, and why should you care about it? At Legacy Community Health, we believe that when parents have good information, they feel more confident. This guide breaks down …
February is SchoolāBased Health Care Month Ten years. That is how long Legacy Community Health and YES Prep Public Schools have worked side by side to bring health care directly to students across the Greater Houston area. What began in the fall of 2015 has grown into a partnership that has changed how whole communities …
In the face of a growing measles outbreak in Texas and across the United States, Legacy Community Health is committed to safeguarding children and our broader community.Ā Ā We know that some parents have concerns about the MMR vaccine and autism. But according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy …
If youāve scrolled through social media lately, youāve probably noticed protein is everywhere. From fitness influencers promoting their favorite shakes to ads for high-protein snacks, Americans are more focused on protein than ever before. In fact, according to a recent survey published by Health.com, 71% of American adults are actively trying to increase their protein …
Being a new parent comes with so many questions. One that might surprise you is about your baby’s oral care. Did you know you should be cleaning your newborn’s mouth even before their first tooth appears? It’s true! Along with knowing what warning signs to watch for, this simple routine can help keep your little …
Hereās what we’re hearing from teens: āYeah, I know vaping isn’t great. But I’m not addicted. I can stop whenever I want.ā The problem? Most of them canāt. At Legacy Community Health, weāre watching a familiar pattern play out. Teens aren’t naive. They know vaping carries risks. What they don’t know is that knowing the …










