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Preparing for college involves more than choosing classes and packing for move-in day – it also means making sure your health is protected before campus life begins. With April marking World Immunization Week, it’s a great time for college‑bound juniors and seniors, along with their parents, to check that recommended vaccinations are up to date. …
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Apr
Apr
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 — and why Legacy’s work must go beyond care to …
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Apr
Apr
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 …
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Mar
Mar
Every March, National Nutrition Month® is a reminder of something that affects all of us every single day: what we eat matters. Food is not just fuel. What you eat affects your energy, your immune system, your mood, and your long-term risk for chronic disease. For children, the stakes are even higher. According to the …
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Mar
Mar
When news broke in August 2025 that two Klein Cain High School students had been diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB), many families across the Houston area found themselves with questions. What exactly is TB? How does it spread? And most importantly, what can you do to protect yourself and those you love? These are understandable …
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Mar
Mar
If you’re taking medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, or Zepbound® for weight loss or diabetes management, you are not alone. These GLP-1 medications have become incredibly popular, because they are effective. But here is something you might not have heard: dental professionals across the country are noticing something unexpected. More and more patients taking these …
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Mar
Mar
When Ashley Harris-Land joined Legacy Community Health’s AmeriCorps program as a Community Health Worker in 2018, she had no idea it would transform her entire career trajectory. Today, she leads that very same program as its director, a living testament to the power of national service. “Joining AmeriCorps was one of the best decisions that …
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Mar
Mar
Prevention is protection, and informed patients make the best health decisions. As we head into fall, this is an excellent time to prioritize your reproductive health and ensure you’re staying current with preventive care. At Legacy Community Health, we believe that prevention is protection, and informed patients make the best health decisions. Many women struggle …
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Feb
Feb
If you’re a parent or caregiver, you’ve probably heard the term “developmental milestones” at your child’s doctor visits or in parenting groups. But what does it really mean, and why should you care about it? At Legacy Community Health, we believe that when parents have good information, they feel more confident. This guide breaks down …
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Feb
Feb
Most people have more questions about STIs than answers, and that’s a big problem. STI talk still carries a lot of stigma, and that silence often means misinformation fills the gap. The situation in Houston is real. Houston currently has some of the fastest-growing STI rates in Texas, with vulnerable populations being hit the hardest. …
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