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Your Child’s Mental Health and the AI Trap

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: ā€œThat 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 a Heart Problem Too

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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 …

Vaccines You Need Before You Head to College

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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. …

What Legacy Wants You to Know About the Black Maternal Health Crisis

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 …

Protecting Your Baby: What You Need to Know About Congenital Syphilis

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 …

What National Nutrition Month Means for Your Family

Every March, National Nutrition MonthĀ® 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 …

What Houston Families Need to Know About Tuberculosis

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 …

GLP-1 Medications and Your Dental Health: What You Need to Know

If you’re taking medications like OzempicĀ®, WegovyĀ®, Ā MounjaroĀ®, or ZepboundĀ® 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 …

From Service to Career: How Legacy’s AmeriCorps Program Is Building Tomorrow’s Health Care Leaders

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. ā€œJoining AmeriCorps was one of the best decisions that …