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 …
Category Archives: Social Determinants of Health
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 …
Hurricane season is here, and for many Houstonians, the impact of last yearās 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 …
La temporada de huracanes ya estĆ” aquĆ, y para muchos habitantes de Houston, el impacto de las tormentas del aƱo pasado sigue siendo dolorosamente reciente. El huracĆ”n Beryl tocó tierra el 8 de julio de 2024 como un huracĆ”n de categorĆa 1, causando inundaciones peligrosas en toda la ciudad. Tan solo unas semanas antes, el …
Health isnāt one-size-fits-all, and neither is education. At Legacy Community Health, we empower individuals and communities with guidance that is culturally relevant and tailored to their unique needs. We collaborate with individuals, healthcare providers, and communities to enhance health outcomes through personalized care and education. One area where a tailored approach makes a difference is …
In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, Legacy Community Health continues to support patients and neighbors, addressing both medical and non-medical health needs. byĀ Ashley Guidry, Communications Associate Two weeks after Hurricane Beryl hit Houston, the struggle to recover continues. Many individuals are still without power, uncertain of when their homes will be restored. What’s worse is …
With school out and kids at home, where can you find nutritious meals now that school lunches are unavailable? By Ashley Guidry, Communications Associate Summer is officially here! While some children may be thrilled to be out of school, others face the challenge of finding enough to eat. Texas has one of the highest rates …
Texas extenderĆ” la cobertura para madres actuales y nuevas hasta 12 meses despuĆ©s del parto a partir del 1 de marzo. Por Ashley Guidry, Asociada de Comunicación En enero de 2024, los Centros Federales de Servicios de Medicare y Medicaid (CMS) aprobaron el plan de Texas para proporcionar 12 meses de cobertura de atención mĆ©dica …
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