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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 …
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“We take care of the three pillars of well-being: your emotional, physical, and financial health.” 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 …
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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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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1) like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, and Zepbound® 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 …
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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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June isn’t just a time for Father’s Day celebrations and summer beginnings—it’s also a time to focus on an often-overlooked issue: men’s health. Each year, Men’s Health Week (June 9-15) encourages conversations and action around preventing and managing common health conditions that disproportionately affect men. According to Harvard Health, men in the U.S. live, on …
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