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VisionLegacy Community Health Supports Moms Every Step of the Way Becoming a mother is a journey filled with joy, questions, and moments of uncertainty. That’s why programs like Prenatal Navigation at Legacy Community Health are such a vital resource—especially for women in underserved communities. From the moment a pregnancy is confirmed to the first days …
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Legacy Community Health Apoya a las Mamás en Cada Paso del Camino Convertirse en madre es un camino lleno de alegría, preguntas y momentos de incertidumbre. Por eso, programas como Navegación Prenatal en Legacy Community Health son un recurso vital, especialmente para mujeres en comunidades desatendidas. Desde el momento en que se confirma un embarazo …
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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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Cada agosto, la Semana Mundial de la Lactancia Materna (del 1 al 7 de agosto) nos recuerda una verdad poderosa. Cuando un bebé es amamantado, los beneficios se extienden mucho más allá de la infancia. Estos beneficios se expanden hacia afuera, a través de la infancia, la edad adulta, y a veces incluso en la …
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Hurricane season is here, and for many Houstonians, the impact of last year’s storms still feels painfully fresh. Hurricane Beryl made landfall on July 8, 2024, as a Category 1 hurricane, producing life-threatening floods across the city. Just weeks earlier, the Houston Derecho tore through the region with powerful winds that left residents without power …
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La temporada de huracanes ya está aquí, y para muchos habitantes de Houston, el impacto de las tormentas del año pasado sigue siendo dolorosamente reciente. El huracán Beryl tocó tierra el 8 de julio de 2024 como un huracán de categoría 1, causando inundaciones peligrosas en toda la ciudad. Tan solo unas semanas antes, el …
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By Barrett White “If there is a generic medication available for my treatment – ever – I’m going to go for it,” says Kenneth Jones, Pharmacy Manager for Montrose Legacy Pharmacy. Jones explains, when a medication is approved by the FDA, the brand name manufacturer holds the patent for the medication for a certain amount …
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As Houston sees a troubling surge in HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), Legacy Community Health is doubling down on its decades-long mission: compassionate, judgment-free care and prevention services for all. STI Outbreak in Houston Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also referred to as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are on the rise nationwide, but the …
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By Legacy Community Health Lead contamination is a pressing threat in Houston’s Fifth Ward with recent reports, including a Houston Chronicle report on a Texas A&M soil study, exposing alarming levels of lead in local soil—levels four times higher than the state average. Dr. Vanita Agrawal, Adult Medicine specialist at Legacy Community Health, explains that …
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Texas is experiencing a concerning uptick of pertussis (whooping cough), with cases reaching levels not seen in over a decade. Legacy Community Health remains dedicated to educating and empowering families to safeguard their health during this outbreak. This highly contagious bacterial infection is preventable through timely vaccination. The Galveston County Health District recently confirmed multiple …
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