By Kevin Nix Legacy Community Health has announced the groundbreaking ceremony for its new clinic in the Gulfton/southwest area of Houston. The 33,500 sq. ft. campus replaces the health centerās existing location that specializes in OB/GYN and pediatrics. āThe demand for quality, affordable health care in southwest Houston is very high,ā said Katy Caldwell, CEO …
By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate Itās not unusual for most of us to turn to our primary care doctor when we get sick with a cold or hurt our backs. Now, medical doctors are becoming the first stop for mental health services according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Primary care physicians provide about …
By Barrett White Through November and December, there are 14 holidays observed by the worldās major religions. While each belief and culture is different, one thing remains mostly the same across the board: Food. This is the time of the year when families gather for prayer, harmony, and a good meal. These meals are …
By Carolina Boyd Has 2018 turned into the year of eating dangerously?Ā This year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has already investigated 22 foodborne outbreaks, including the recent E-coli investigation linked to California-grown Romaine lettuce. Thatās the highest number of investigations in more than decade. The CDC says it is OK to eat …
By Barrett White Millennials, the generation born roughly between the late 1980s and new millennia, are not kids anymore. As young adults however, a trend has emerged among them suggesting that many millennials without a chronic condition are opting not to stick with their familyās primary care physician. Every generation has evaded primary care in …
Jessica Ramirez has struggled with depression much of her life, but outside of school counselors, she never had the opportunity to seek professional treatment. āMy older family members donāt believe in this stuff, so it kind of makes you not believe in it,ā she says. For her family, imbalances and uncertainty should be addressed with …
Pictured: The Legacy Montrose building lit for Transgender Day of Remembrance in 2017. By Barrett White Each year on November 20, we observe International Transgender Day of Remembrance. This year, Texas saw the murders of Dallas resident Karla Patricia Flores-Pavon and Brandi Seals, who was right here in Houstonāand who was identified by the …
Legacyās Director of Therapy Services, Roma Bhatt, explains how to talk to your kids about grief. Check out her helpful tips in this video.
A patient who is educated about their health is the best advocate for their own care. That is why we work with individuals, health care providers and communities to improve health outcomes. We are able to accomplish this through our education classes at many of our clinics and at community locations across Southeast Texas. Here …
By John Dioquino, DDS From a babyās first word to the first step, every day in your childās first year of life can feel like a new milestone. Those memorable moments should also include his or her first visit to a dentist. Itās important to start early when it comes to protecting your childās teeth. …