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More Than Milk: What Breastfeeding Really Builds

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 …

MƔs Que Leche: Lo Que Realmente Construye la Lactancia Materna

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 …

Protecting Muscle and Bone on GLP-1 Medications

As part of our ongoing GLP-1 series at Legacy Community Health, we’re committed to supporting every patient’s whole health. GLP-1 medications are increasingly used to manage blood sugar and assist with weight loss, but they come with less obvious risks, particularly to muscle and bone health. Understanding these risks is key to protecting your strength …

Legacy Community Health: Caring for The Whole Family, Supporting Futures

ā€œWe take care of the three pillars of well-being: your emotional, physical, and financial health.ā€ These powerful words from Clara Rodriguez, Liaison Manager at School-Based Health Care, capture the heart of Legacy Community Health’s mission. Legacy is committed to making sure individuals and families across our communities can access compassionate, comprehensive, and affordable health care—no …

Hurricane Season Is Here. Legacy Is Ready to Help

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 …

Ya Llegó la Temporada de Huracanes. Legacy EstÔ Listo para Ayudarte

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 …

School’s Out, Care Isn’t—Legacy Offers Pediatric and Mental Health Services All Summer Long

School may be out, but your child’s emotions don’t take a vacation. Legacy Community Health keeps school-based health therapy and pediatric services available all summer — plus, we offer convenient telehealth visits that fit your family’s busy schedule. Legacy delivers holistic care that goes beyond the basics—combining expert support, family-focused resources, and a safe place …

GLP-1s and Men’s Health: A Surprising Connection Worth Understanding

In the growing conversation around GLP-1 receptor agonists – medications widely used to treat type 2 diabetes and support weight loss – the attention usually centers on women. But as more men begin to turn to GLP-1s for metabolic health, it’s important to talk about a lesser-known topic: how these medications may impact male reproductive …

Read On: Summer of Stories with Legacy

Beat the Summer Slide, One Story at a Time. Little Readers’ summer-long initiative encourages children to read at home, at the clinic, or wherever their imaginations take them. Why Summer Reading Matters Summer is here, and as school takes a pause, many children risk losing the reading progress they have worked so hard to build. …

GLP-1 Series: What Happens When You Quit?

Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1) like OzempicĀ®, WegovyĀ®, MounjaroĀ®, and ZepboundĀ® have become household names in the conversation around weight loss. These drugs mimic hormones that help regulate appetite and blood sugar, and for many patients, they’ve been life-changing. As we launch this new blog series at Legacy Community Health exploring the full picture of …