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 …

La salud del corazón empieza hoy: Lo que debes saber sobre el colesterol en adolescentes

ĀæCrees que el colesterol solo es un problema de adultos? Es hora de que tanto padres como adolescentes sepan que la salud del corazón comienza en la adolescencia. Las decisiones que se toman hoy pueden salvar vidas mĆ”s adelante. ĀæQuĆ© es el colesterol? Yale Medicine explica que el colesterol es una sustancia cerosa similar a …

Legacy Community Health’s Frank Billingsley Golf Classic Marks 15th Anniversary with Record-Breaking $500,000 Raised for School-Based Health Care Program

  Houston, TX (October 29, 2025) — Legacy Community Health’s Frank Billingsley Golf Classic marked its 15th anniversary in spectacular fashion, raising a record-breaking $500,000 to support student health care programs.

The Role of Pharmacy in Community Health

The commitment to patient well-being reinforces Legacy Community Health’s overarching goal – creating healthier communities by ensuring healthcare access for all. Legacy pharmacists serve as patient advocates and educators, taking the time to explain medication regimens, ensuring patients understand potential side effects, and monitoring adherence to treatments. This proactive engagement leads to better patient outcomes, …

A Pharmacy with a Mission: Legacy Pharmacy Supports Community Care

Legacy Pharmacy plays a crucial role in Legacy Community Health’s holistic approach to patient care. In addition to filling prescriptions, the pharmacy team makes sure patients receive personalized support and education. By working closely with medical providers, case managers, and behavioral health specialists, Legacy Pharmacy extends its reach beyond prescriptions, providing comprehensive care for patients …