Healthy Holidays: Helping Families and Kids Manage Diabetes Without Missing the Joy

Child holding a blood glucose meter with an adult nearby, promoting diabetes awareness and healthy habits. Legacy Community Health logo with the tagline ā€˜Healthy, Happy Kids’ displayed in the corner.

HOUSTON, TX (December 16, 2025) – The holiday season brings joy, family, and traditions, but for families living with diabetes or prediabetes, it can also bring challenges. From festive meals to sweet treats, balancing favorite dishes with healthy habits is essential, especially for children learning to care for their health. Legacy Community Health provides resources …

New Parent Alert: Early Oral Care and Red Flag Signs

Being a new parent comes with so many questions. One that might surprise you is about your baby’s oral care. Did you know you should be cleaning your newborn’s mouth even before their first tooth appears? It’s true! Along with knowing what warning signs to watch for, this simple routine can help keep your little …

I Can Quit Whenever I Want, And Other Lies Teens Tell Themselves About Vaping

Here’s what we’re hearing from teens: ā€œYeah, I know vaping isn’t great. But I’m not addicted. I can stop whenever I want.ā€ The problem? Most of them can’t. At Legacy Community Health, we’re watching a familiar pattern play out. Teens aren’t naive. They know vaping carries risks. What they don’t know is that knowing the …

Chree Boydstun to Join Texas Women’s Hall of Fame for Transforming Health Care Access

HOUSTON, TX (December 4, 2025) – Chree Boydstun, whose leadership has helped raise more than $350 million and expand Legacy Community Health from three clinics to more than 60 locations, will be inducted into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame by the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce. Boydstun is the chief development and external …

Legacy Community Health Hosts FREE Pediatric Holiday Party in Beaumont

Pediatric Holiday Party flyer: Dec 6, 2025, 10AM–1PM at Pietzsch MacArthur School, Beaumont. Photos with Santa, crafts.

Photos with Santa, Holiday Crafts, and Family Fun for All Ages BEAUMONT, TX (November 11, 2025) – Legacy Community Health invites local families to celebrate the holiday season at the FREE Pediatric Holiday Party on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Pietzsch MacArthur School in Beaumont. This festive, family-friendly event …

How GLP-1 Drugs Can Change People’s Cravings and Eating Patterns

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists like semaglutide have been gaining considerable attention for their ability to help people manage and lose weight. OzempicĀ® is the brand name for Novo Nordisk’s drug semaglutide, while MounjaroĀ® is the brand name for Eli Lilly’s drug tirzepatide. Tirzepatide also works on another receptor in the body, gastric inhibitory polypetide …

Still Thinking About Prostate Health? Good. You Should Be.

September may have been Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, but at Legacy, we’re not ready to move on just yet. The truth is, prostate health doesn’t follow a calendar, and awareness shouldn’t either. According to the American Association for Cancer Research, prostate cancer remains the most common type of cancer diagnosed in men in the United …

World AIDS Day: Legacy Community Health Calls Houston to Remember, Unite, and Act

World AIDS Day 2025 flyer: Event Dec 1 at Deluxe Theater, free HIV testing, panel, candlelight vigil.

Houston, TX (November 13, 2025) — Every year, World AIDS Day reminds us that the fight against HIV is not over. To honor those we’ve lost, celebrate those living with HIV, and renew our shared commitment to ending the epidemic, Legacy Community Health, in partnership with the Houston Health Department, Harris County Public Health, The …

Weight Loss Drugs for Kids? What Parents Need to Understand About GLP-1s

GLP-1 medications have changed the game for adults managing obesity and type 2 diabetes. But increasingly, families of younger children, even those 14 and under, are asking about these drugs and whether they’re safe or appropriate for kids. At Legacy Community Health, we want to help families understand this complex topic by sharing what medical …

Heart Health Starts Now: What You Need to Know About Teen Cholesterol

Think cholesterol is just an adult concern? It’s time for both parents and teens to understand that heart health begins in the teenage years. The choices made today could literally save lives later. What Is Cholesterol? Yale Medicine explains that cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that’s actually essential for important body functions, like making …