Vaccines are one of the most effective tools in modern medicine, saving millions of lives around the world by preventing the spread of infectious diseases. But despite their proven safety and effectiveness, in recent years vaccination rates have fallen. This has led to a resurgence of preventable diseases like measles, whooping cough, influenza, and others. …
Books are more than pages and inkātheyāre seeds of imagination, learning, and opportunityāand on Sunday, May 4, 2025, Legacy Community Health invites the community to celebrate just that. The Legacyās Little Readers Fiesta, presented by H-E-B, will be chaired by H-E-Bās Lisa Helfman and hosted by Paige Fertitta and Family. This joyful evening will honor …
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 …
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 …
In Harris County, where nearly half of Texas’s new HIV diagnoses are reported, the Latino community faces unique challengesābut 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 …
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 poultryāand in rare cases, humans. At Legacy Community Health, weāre committed to keeping you informed and protected. Our team provides up-to-date information, essential resources, and access …
Health isnāt 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 …
 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, …
By Legacy Community Health Lead contamination is a pressing threat in Houstonās Fifth Ward with recent reports, including a Houston Chronicle report on a Texas A&M soil study, exposing alarming levels of lead in local soilālevels four times higher than the state average. Dr. Vanita Agrawal, Adult Medicine specialist at Legacy Community Health, explains that …
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. āThe current measles outbreak is concerning given how many people have been affected in such a short period of …