Category Archives: Pharmacy

How to Use Your Ozempic Pen: A Step-by-Step Guide

Clinical guidance from Legacy Community Health’s pharmacy team Starting a new medication like Ozempic is a significant step in managing your diabetes. Many patients have questions about using the injection pen correctly, and that’s completely normal. With proper guidance and practice, using your Ozempic pen will become a confident part of your daily routine. “Once …

Legacy Acres Homes Brings Quality Care Closer to Home

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Legacy Acres Homes, our newest clinic at 3011 W. Gulf Bank Road, officially celebrated its grand opening on October 2, after serving patients since this summer. The new location offers primary care, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. “Acres Homes has spent generations building something worth investing in, and families here deserve care that reflects …

What Sleepless Nights Are Really Doing to the Aging Brain

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Why Z Drugs Miss the Mark Sleep gets harder as you age, and it happens to a lot of people. The frustrating part is that most older adults never bring it up with their doctor because they assume it’s just something they have to live with, but it isn’t. According to the Sleep Foundation, somewhere …

Everything Legacy Patients Need to Know About the New Wegovy Daily Pill

GLP-1 injectable medications have helped millions of Americans manage their weight over the past few years. Now, there is another option for patients who want the benefits of GLP-1s without the needle – the FDA has approved a once-daily pill version of Wegovy, and it is now available across America. At Legacy Community Health, we …

One Healthcare Home for Every Stage of Life

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Legacy Community Health cares for more than 200,000 people across Houston and Beaumont every year. That number might include a second-grader who is getting her ears checked in a clinic built inside her own school. A man whose pharmacist is calling to make sure his blood pressure medication made it to the front door. And …

Your Hurricane Plan Should Start With Your Medicine Cabinet

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A power outage that lasts a few hours is just an inconvenience for most people. But if you depend on insulin, a GLP-1 medication, or another prescription that must stay cold, those same hours can turn into a real health risk. NOAA is forecasting a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, with 8 to 14 named …

GLP-1 Medications and Drinking: Why Your Body Handles Alcohol Differently Now

About 4 percent of Americans, roughly 13 million people, are now taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss or diabetes management. What many don’t realize is how these drugs change the way their bodies handle alcohol. It goes beyond feeling full faster at dinner. If you’re one of those millions and wondering …

GLP-1 Medications and Your Dental Health: What You Need to Know

If you’re taking medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®,  Mounjaro®, or Zepbound® for weight loss or diabetes management, you are not alone. These GLP-1 medications have become incredibly popular, because they are effective. But here is something you might not have heard: dental professionals across the country are noticing something unexpected. More and more patients taking these …

Legacy’s Guide to Navigating the Flu Season This Winter

As we move deeper into winter, flu season is in full swing across the United States. At Legacy Community Health, we’re committed to keeping you and your family healthy with the latest information, updated vaccines, and practical prevention strategies. This Season Is Proving Severe The 2025-2026 flu season is already showing concerning trends. As of …

How GLP-1 Drugs Can Change People’s Cravings and Eating Patterns

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists like semaglutide have been gaining considerable attention for their ability to help people manage and lose weight. Ozempic® is the brand name for Novo Nordisk’s drug semaglutide, while Mounjaro® is the brand name for Eli Lilly’s drug tirzepatide. Tirzepatide also works on another receptor in the body, gastric inhibitory polypetide …