As the weather continues to warm up, our ageing community can keep active and healthy by soaking up the sun – or not! By Barrett White After a particularly difficult winter season here in southeast Texas, a fresh breath of spring air is a welcome change! It’s also the perfect opportunity to get some …
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Evidence suggests an upcoming vaccine trial looks promising. By Barrett White Preliminary data from a clinical trial by The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California looks promising, and suggests that a new HIV vaccine may be on the horizon. The trial was attached to the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI). “These are very …
February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Get a free rapid HIV test at Legacy Beaumont this Friday or at Legacy Montrose or Legacy Southwest this Saturday to be entered for a chance to win $100. By Barrett White February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to help stop HIV …
Ford Motor Company donated 1,500 children’s books to Legacy’s childhood literacy program. By Barrett White Ford Motor Company committed to helping Legacy drive health change on Monday, December 7. The auto industry giant stopped by three Legacy locations over the course of the day to drop off their hefty donations totaling 1,500 books for …
Legacy’s annual observance will take place virtually this year. By Barrett White It’s no secret that Legacy’s roots were planted right at the onset of the AIDS crisis of the 80s and 90s. While HIV is no longer a death sentence when treated appropriately, we all must remain vigilant and fight complacency. According to …
November 13 through November 19 is Transgender Awareness Week, followed by Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20. During this time, Legacy honors the transgender community who have helped pave the way for LGBTQ+ equality. By Barrett White The LGBTQ+ community has seen much progress over the last 50 years. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and …
New facility at 120 Westheimer now open HOUSTON (October 22, 2020) – In true innovative fashion, Legacy Community Health is unveiling a new approach to providing preventative services to the community. Named Wellness Bar by Legacy, the new 2,100 sqft facility located at 120 Westheimer in Montrose offers certain preventative care services in a spa-like …
By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate This week marks National Pharmacy Week, a time set aside to acknowledge the contributions pharmacists make in caring for patients. Pharmacists are a valuable resource in patient care. Beyond filling prescriptions, they help patients adhere to their medications, assist with questions and concerns, as well as provide immunizations. Legacy Community …
Legacy Community Health Receives Gold Certification for Adolescent Health Service HOUSTON (September 29, 2020) – Legacy Community Health’s Montrose clinic has received a Gold-Level Certification as an Adolescent-Centered Environment. As defined by the Adolescent Health Initiative, Adolescent-Centered Environments are inclusive of, informed by, and responsive to the needs and values of adolescents. Adolescent-Centered Environments also …