Legacy Community Health’s Stephanie Ramirez Named a 2026 Breakthrough Woman

NEWS RELEASE Media Contact: Sandra Fernandez sfernandez2@legacycommunityhealth.org (713) 568-5604   Leader of Texas’ largest school-based health care network recognized for expanding access to care   HOUSTON, TX (April 3, 2026) – As school‑based health care becomes a lifeline for thousands of Houston students, the leader driving the system’s rapid expansion has been named a 2026 …

Legacy Pasadena Southmore Clinic Grand Opening to Expand Access to Care

MEDIA ALERT Media Contacts: Sandra Fernandez sfernandez2@legacycommunityhealth.org 713.568.5604 Maryssa Silva msilva@houstonmethodist.org 346.864.1699 New two‑story clinic will help close critical care gaps in Pasadena HOUSTON, TX (April 1, 2026) – Pasadena will take a major step toward expanding health care access on Thursday, April 23, 2026, with the grand opening of the new Legacy Pasadena Southmore …

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 …

Lyons Avenue Renaissance Festival Returns March 28 — A Fifth Ward Tradition Continues

NEWS RELEASE Media Contact: Sandra Fernandez sfernandez2@legacycommunityhealth.org (713) 568-5604 Ā  HOUSTON, TX (March 17, 2026) – Legacy Community Health is once again proud to support the annual Lyons Avenue Renaissance Festival, returning Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 12 PM to 5:30 PM, bringing music, food, culture, and community celebration to Houston’s historic Fifth Ward. Hosted …

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 …

Legacy Community Health Hosts Colorectal Cancer Awareness Events Across Houston Region

MEDIA ALERT Media Contact: Sandra Fernandez sfernandez2@legacycommunityhealth.org (713) 568-5604 Ā  HOUSTON, TX (March 18, 2026) – March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Legacy Community Health is inviting the community to learn about colorectal cancer screening and prevention at a series of free events across its clinic locations. Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer …

AmeriCorps Members Power Community Health at Legacy

Nearly 70 AmeriCorps members strengthen community health efforts as patient demand rises across Texas   HOUSTON, TX (March 12, 2026) – With community health demands rising across the region, Legacy Community Health is spotlighting the expanding role of its AmeriCorps program during National AmeriCorps Week. What began as a small team of nine in 2018 …

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 …

Gynecologic Cancer Awareness: Prevention is Protection

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 …