If you had chickenpox as a child, the virus that caused it never actually left your body. It stayed inactive in your nerve tissue, quietly waiting. For some people, that virus comes back later in life and causes shingles, a painful condition that affects around one million Americans every year. Ask anyone who has had …
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Designation affirms Legacyās role in advancing high-quality, community-based care across Southeast Texas HOUSTON, TX (June 4, 2026) ā Ten Legacy Community Health clinics have earned national recognition as Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMH), making it easier for patients across Southeast Texas to get coordinated, high-quality care. Awarded by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), the …
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 donāt realize is how these drugs change the way their bodies handle alcohol. It goes beyond feeling full faster at dinner. If youāre one of those millions and wondering …
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with celiac disease, you know how overwhelming it can feel. Suddenly, everyday foods become landmines, grocery shopping feels like a research project, and eating out with friends turns into a stressful guessing game. But you donāt have to figure it all out on your own. Legacy …
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 …
Stress is often treated as something temporary, as reaction to a difficult week or a demanding season. But it is a constant that can take a measurable toll on the body. When something stressful happens, the brain triggers a cascade of hormones that increase heart rate, tighten blood vessels, and raise blood pressure. While this …
Preparing for college involves more than choosing classes and packing for move-in day ā it also means making sure your health is protected before campus life begins. With April marking World Immunization Week, itās a great time for collegeābound juniors and seniors, along with their parents, to check that recommended vaccinations are up to date. …
As Medical Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Legacy Community Health, Dr. Erica Giwa works every day inside one of the most serious public health crises in the country. She sees firsthand how deeply the Black maternal health crisis affects mothers, babies, and entire communities ā and why Legacyās work must go beyond care to …
Pregnancy is an exciting time full of joy and anticipation, as well as a lot of important health decisions. At Legacy Community Health, we want to make sure you have all the information you need for a healthy pregnancy and baby. In this blog, we break down what congenital syphilis means for you and your …









