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Managing Stress and Anxiety: Prioritizing Mental Health Year-Round

Stress and anxiety are not just seasonal concerns—they are constant challenges that millions of people face daily. From demanding work schedules and financial strain to family responsibilities and life transitions, the pressures of modern life can significantly impact mental well-being. If left unchecked, chronic stress can lead to burnout, anxiety disorders, depression, and physical health …

Opening Doors to Health: Legacy’s Expanding School-Based Health Care Program

By Robert Palussek, CEO The opening of Legacy Community Health’s 38th and 39th School-Based Health Care clinics at YES Prep Hobby Secondary and Elementary is more than a milestone. It’s a promise that when students walk through their school doors each morning, they’re entering not just a place of learning, but a place where their …

From Remedios Caseros to Checkups: Caring for Latino Children Year-Round

When it comes to your child’s health, every season brings its own challenges. Winter often means more flu, RSV, and sore throats. Spring can trigger allergy flare-ups, summer may bring scrapes, insect bites, or dehydration, and fall can lead to respiratory viruses and school-related stress. While many Latino families turn to remedios caseros like teas, …

De los Remedios Caseros a los Chequeos MƩdicos: Cuidando a la NiƱez Latina Todo el AƱo

Cada temporada del aƱo trae sus propios retos para la salud de tus hijos. En invierno son comunes la gripe, el VRS (Virus Respiratorio Sincicial) y el dolor de garganta. En primavera aumentan las alergias. En verano, hay mĆ”s raspaduras, picaduras de insectos o casos de deshidratación. Y en otoƱo, suelen presentarse virus respiratorios y …

¿Por qué es importante terminar todo tu tratamiento con antibióticos?

El que tus sĆ­ntomas desaparezcan no significa que debas dejar de tomar el medicamento. Por Barrett White Los antibióticos son medicinas que sirven para tratar infecciones causadas por bacterias. Funcionan matando a las bacterias o evitando que se sigan reproduciendo. En nuestro cuerpo tenemos muchas bacterias, y cada tipo responde a un antibiótico diferente. Los …

Smarter Food Choices That Still Honor Family Traditions

Summer is full of celebration – from graduations and birthdays to weddings and backyard barbecues. For many families, these gatherings revolve around food, rich in culture, history, and love. At Legacy Community Health, we believe you don’t have to choose between honoring your traditions and protecting your health. ā€œIt’s possible to enjoy our traditional dishes, …

Supporting Families from Day One

Bringing home a newborn? Legacy’s pediatric care starts from the very beginning—and supports your whole family along the way. Here’s how to give your baby a healthy start: Schedule your baby’s first checkup within 2–3 days of hospital discharge. Track feedings and diapers to ensure proper hydration and nutrition. Set up a safe sleep environment—on …

Apoyando a las Familias Desde el Primer DĆ­a

ĀæAcabas de tener un bebĆ©? El cuidado pediĆ”trico de Legacy comienza desde el nacimiento y acompaƱa a toda la familia en el proceso. AquĆ­ te decimos cómo iniciar con el pie derecho: Agenda el primer chequeo del bebĆ© dentro de los 2–3 dĆ­as despuĆ©s de salir del hospital. Lleva un registro de las tomas y …

It’s Never Too Late to Get Help: Understanding Depression in Older Adults

Depression can affect anyone, regardless of age, background, or life circumstances. But one group that often gets overlooked in the mental health conversation is older adults, especially those who start experiencing depression later in life. This is called late-onset depression, and it can be tricky. It’s often harder to recognize, more difficult to treat, and …

Protect Yourself: The Senior’s Guide to Sexual Health and STIs

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are often thought of as a health concern mainly for younger people. However, recent data show that rates of STIs, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, have more than doubled among adults aged 55 and older over the past decade. This trend is particularly concerning for seniors living in assisted living and …