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By Carolina Boyd When Ashley Minkeu gave birth to her son almost eight years ago, she quickly realized she needed help breastfeeding her baby. “I had significant pain each time my son latched on, and since I didn’t know if he was receiving enough milk from me, compared to the formula he was initially drinking, …
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by Ashley Guidry, Communications Associate Did you know Legacy helps patients schedule their mammograms? If your answer is yes, you’re ahead of the game! If not, then you’re in luck. For this breast cancer awareness month, we‘re breaking down what you can do to get preventative treatment. Individuals who are 40 and above or have …
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By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate May 9-5, 2021 marks National Women’s Health Week and it is a good reminder to everyone that you are never too old or too young to start taking control of your overall health. That can include many things like maintaining a healthy diet, watching your weight, getting enough sleep and …
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By Dr. Vian Nguyen, Chief Medical Officer We all know how important exercise and diet are when it comes to living a healthy life. However, many of us forget the role of regular check-ups in staying healthy. For women, that means a well-woman exam. A general well-woman exam gives women an opportunity to discuss their …
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Houston is #2 in the state for domestic violence hotline calls. Texas is #2 in the U.S. Here’s what you should know to prevent it.
By Katy Caldwell, CEO of Legacy Community Health Originally posted in The Texas Tribune – May 2, 2017 As CEO of one of Texas’ largest community health systems, I’m deeply concerned about the locomotive that appears to be coming our way — and soon. The Trump Administration is pushing for a House vote this week …
By Katy Caldwell –Â Originally Published in the Houston Chronicle on March 14, 2017 Like every other health care provider, we have a case of the jitters when it comes to the coming changes to the U.S. health care system. The Affordable Care Act will be repealed and repaired; elections have consequences. But changes to the …
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Did you know that while there is some overlap, both exams are crucial for your overall health. By Barrett White We’ve all heard that annual check-ups are important, but we often don’t know which services to pursue when we book that appointment. Often when a woman requests an annual exam, she might be booked for …
