This week, Texas Medical Center released results of their āNationās Pulseā health care survey, which showed most consumers feel health insurance is important yet too expensive.
The Graham-CassidyĀ billĀ decimates Medicaid, which millions of pregnant women, children, elderly, and the disabled rely on for their health needs.
Repairing your home and returning to your normal routine can place a toll on your body and mind. To stay healthy after Harvey, Dr. Ann Barnes, Legacy Community Healthās chief medical officer, offers the following tips.
In the midst of Harvey, one of the worst disasters in U.S. history, Houstonās medical community rose above the storm to bring healing. Itās not surprising since Houston is home to the largest medical center in the world, the Texas Medical Center ā world renowned for its superior patient care.
āIf you have lost your HIV meds in the flood, weāre here to help you,ā said Legacyās Dr. Natalie Vanek. āWhatās vital is you stay in treatment, even during this difficult time. Weāre open and here to help you.ā
Natural disasters like Hurricane Harvey can lead to significant stress and anxiety. Many of us will experience a wide range of emotions, whether weāre directly impacted by the loss of a loved one or a home, or indirectly by experiencing such a tragedy hitting our great city.
Follow this check list to make sure you stay healthy in the storm.
Legacy and the American Cancer Society came together three years ago to begin a cancer prevention initiative, which helped cover the cost of a simple and inexpensive colorectal test -named FIT, which can be easily done at home ā for uninsured Legacy patients. In addition, we dedicated resources to prevention coordinators who personally and continuously communicated with patients.
This year Legacy is proud to be the beneficiary of the race, which means a portion of the proceeds will help fuel the programs and services the community has relied upon for nearly 40 years.
What you tell your kids depends on their age, but generally hereās what RomaĀ Bhatt, director of therapy servicesĀ at Legacy had to say.