Once Upon a Fiesta: Celebrating 10 Years of Legacy’s Little Readers

Books are more than pages and ink—they’re seeds of imagination, learning, and opportunity—and on Sunday, May 4, 2025, Legacy Community Health invites the community to celebrate just that. The Legacy’s Little Readers Fiesta, presented by H-E-B, will be chaired by H-E-B’s Lisa Helfman and hosted by Paige Fertitta and Family. This joyful evening will honor …

Have You Renewed Your Allergy Meds?

By Katherine Wang, Legacy Pharmacist Is your allergy medication not as effective or not seemingly working at all? Legacy Pharmacist, Katherine Wang breaks down the why and how you can fix this. April is here and that means allergy season is tagging along with it. For Texans, however, there is no allergy season. Due to …

Understanding Hormonal Imbalance in Women

Hormonal balance plays a crucial role in every woman’s well-being, yet fluctuations sometimes occur. Whether the result of illness, stress, or lifestyle, shifts in hormone levels can affect energy, mood, and overall health. The good news is that with the right medical support, balance can be restored. By working with healthcare providers at Legacy Community …

Breaking Barriers: HIV Care and Support for Latinos at Legacy Community Health

In Harris County, where nearly half of Texas’s new HIV diagnoses are reported, the Latino community faces unique challenges—but 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 …

Bird Flu on the Rise: What It Means for You and How Legacy Can Help

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 poultry—and in rare cases, humans. At Legacy Community Health, we’re committed to keeping you informed and protected. Our team provides up-to-date information, essential resources, and access …

Understanding BMI and Its Cultural Relevance: How Legacy Supports Personalized Health Education

Health isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is education. At Legacy Community Health, we empower individuals and communities with guidance that is culturally relevant and tailored to their unique needs. We collaborate with individuals, healthcare providers, and communities to enhance health outcomes through personalized care and education. One area where a tailored approach makes a difference is …

Breaking Down Barriers: How Legacy Community Health Supports Patients with Specialty Medications

 For tens of thousands of people in the Houston area, accessing life-saving specialty medications to treat their complex, chronic conditions may feel impossible. High drug costs force many to choose between their health and financial stability. However, Legacy Community Health believes no one should have to make that choice. Through their Specialty Pharmacy Services, …

Protecting Our Community: Addressing Lead Poisoning Risks in Houston’s Fifth Ward

By Legacy Community Health Lead contamination is a pressing threat in Houston’s Fifth Ward with recent reports, including a Houston Chronicle report on a Texas A&M soil study, exposing alarming levels of lead in local soil—levels four times higher than the state average. Dr. Vanita Agrawal, Adult Medicine specialist at Legacy Community Health, explains that …

Measles Outbreak In Texas

Right now, Texas is experiencing its most severe measles outbreak in 30 years. This outbreak has already resulted in the first measles-related death in the United States in a decade, that of an unvaccinated school-aged child. “The current measles outbreak is concerning given how many people have been affected in such a short period of …

Legacy Mourns the Passing of Sylvester Turner

Sylvester Turner was a true servant leader and a strong supporter of Legacy Community Health. From his earliest days as a State Representative, he recognized the impact of HIV on Houstonians and fought to garner funding for Legacy programs that served people with AIDS. Throughout his years of public service, he consistently worked by Legacy’s …