When it comes to your childās 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, …
Category Archives: Vaccination & Immunization
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 …
September serves as Sexual Health Awareness Month, highlighting the need for open dialogue about sexual health. Awareness campaigns shine a spotlight on health issues that need ongoing attention. At Legacy Community Health, however, sexual health is something we’re committed to year-round. In June, our Health Navigation Director, Jill Jahns, contributed to the ongoing conversation with …
June isnāt just a time for Fatherās Day celebrations and summer beginningsāitās also a time to focus on an often-overlooked issue: menās health. Each year, Menās 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 …
Each year, more than 13,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and over 4,200 die from it. But as Legacyās Dr. Rachel Robinson Scott explains, many of these cases can be prevented through early detection and regular screening, making awareness and access to care more important than ever. What Causes Cervical Cancer? …
Vaccines are one of the most effective tools in modern medicine, saving millions of lives around the world by preventing the spread of infectious diseases. But despite their proven safety and effectiveness, in recent years vaccination rates have fallen. This has led to a resurgence of preventable diseases like measles, whooping cough, influenza, and others. …
In Harris County, where nearly half of Texas’s new HIV diagnoses are reported, the Latino community faces unique challengesābut also new opportunities for hope and change. Of the approximately 5,000 new HIV diagnoses reported annually in Texas, 40% occur in Harris County, with Hispanic/Latino individuals accounting for 22% of these cases. These statistics highlight an …
As bird flu cases increase, concerns are growing for public health and the agricultural industry. Avian influenza, or bird flu, primarily affects wild birds but can spread to domestic poultryāand in rare cases, humans. At Legacy Community Health, weāre committed to keeping you informed and protected. Our team provides up-to-date information, essential resources, and access …
Texas is experiencing a concerning uptick of pertussis (whooping cough), with cases reaching levels not seen in over a decade. Legacy Community Health remains dedicated to educating and empowering families to safeguard their health during this outbreak. This highly contagious bacterial infection is preventable through timely vaccination. The Galveston County Health District recently confirmed multiple …
Vaccinate at Legacy: Protecting Our Community from Meningococcal Disease When a student was diagnosed at HISDās Bonham Elementary School with Meningococcal Disease last fall, parents were understandably concerned. Meningococcal disease is caused by Neisseria meningitidis bacteria and can lead to meningitis, which is swelling of the brain and spinal cord lining. It also causes bloodstream …