By Barrett White āIf there is a generic medication available for my treatment ā ever ā Iām going to go for it,ā says Kenneth Jones, Pharmacy Manager for Montrose Legacy Pharmacy. Jones explains, when a medication is approved by the FDA, the brand name manufacturer holds the patent for the medication for a certain amount …
Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1) like OzempicĀ®, WegovyĀ®, MounjaroĀ®, and ZepboundĀ® have become household names in the conversation around weight loss. These drugs mimic hormones that help regulate appetite and blood sugar, and for many patients, theyāve been life-changing. As we launch this new blog series at Legacy Community Health exploring the full picture of …
As Houston sees a troubling surge in HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), Legacy Community Health is doubling down on its decades-long mission: compassionate, judgment-free care and prevention services for all. STI Outbreak in Houston Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also referred to as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are on the rise nationwide, but the …
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 …
Colon cancer is a serious health issueābut preventing it doesnāt have to be a pain in the⦠well, you know. Itās the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., yet one of the most preventable cancers with early detection. As we reach the halfway point of the year, itās a great time to …
Alzheimerās has traditionally been assumed to be a genetic condition, with nothing that can be done to alleviate its onset or severity. Recent research has debunked these assumptions, showing that the condition can actually begin 20 yearsĀ before symptoms are identified through dementia-related biomarkers and gene testing. This has huge implications for how weĀ age, with an …
Cancer rates among young women are rising at an alarming rate. According to a report in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, middle-aged women now face a slightly higher cancer risk than men, and young women are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed as their male counterparts. Breast and thyroid cancers are the primary …
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? …
Perimenopause marks the beginning of a new phase in a womanās life. Itās a natural transition that represents the gradual end of her reproductive years. With expert guidance from professionals like Dr. Erica Giwa, an OB/GYN physician and former assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine, Legacy Community …
Burnout isnāt just feeling overwhelmed after a long day or needing a break from a heavy workload. It’s a long-term issue that slowly builds up over time ā and if you don’t catch it early, it can start to take a real toll on your body, your mood, and your everyday life. As Legacy Community …