Regional Healthcare Leaders to Convene for Inaugural State of Healthcare in Southeast Texas Luncheon

MEDIA ALERT

Media Contacts:

Joshua Davis

jdavis@legacycommunityhealth.org

(409) 998-0056

BEAUMONT, TX (August 26, 2026) – As healthcare systems across Southeast Texas navigate growing challenges related to access to care, workforce shortages, chronic disease and behavioral health, Legacy Community Health will convene regional healthcare leaders for the inaugural State of Healthcare in Southeast Texas Luncheon. The event will provide a forum for discussion on the health issues shaping the region today and the collaborative solutions needed to improve health outcomes for Southeast Texans in the years ahead.

WHAT:

• Legacy Community Health will host the inaugural State of Healthcare in Southeast Texas Luncheon, bringing together healthcare leaders to discuss the current healthcare landscape, regional health priorities, emerging challenges and opportunities, and the future of healthcare in Southeast Texas.
• The regional forum will feature leaders from three of Southeast Texas’ leading healthcare organizations and explore the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping healthcare across the region.
• The event will also recognize Gift of Life as the inaugural recipient of the Heart of Healthcare Award for its longstanding commitment to expanding access to lifesaving screenings and preventive care in Southeast Texas.

WHO:

• Robert Palussek, CEO, Legacy Community Health
• Paul Trevino, President and CEO, CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System
• David LeMonte, CEO, Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas
• Moderator: The Honorable Dade Phelan, Former Texas House Speaker
• Special Recognition: Gift of Life, recipient of the inaugural Heart of Healthcare Award

WHEN:

• Tuesday, September 29, 2026
  • 11:00 a.m. Check-in and registration
  • 11:30 a.m. Program begins
  • 1:00 p.m. Program concludes

WHERE:

Holiday Inn & Suites Beaumont Plaza

3950 I-10 South

Beaumont, Texas 77705

WHY:

Recent community health assessments have identified access to care, behavioral health, chronic disease and other factors influencing long-term health outcomes as key priorities across Southeast Texas. The luncheon will provide a forum for healthcare leaders to discuss these challenges, highlight emerging opportunities and explore collaborative solutions to strengthen community health throughout the region.

MORE INFO:

The event reflects Legacy Community Health’s Health Beyond Care commitment, recognizing that health is shaped by more than clinical care alone. By bringing together healthcare executives, community leaders and advocates, the luncheon aims to foster dialogue, collaboration and solutions that advance healthier futures for Southeast Texas communities. In addition to the panel discussion, Legacy will present the inaugural Heart of Healthcare Award to Gift of Life in recognition of the organization’s longstanding efforts to provide lifesaving health education, screenings and access to care throughout Southeast Texas.

Tickets, tables, and sponsorship opportunities are available. To register or learn more, visit https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/development/setxhealthlunch/.

Event Flyer & Headshots: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KZBwDab3udtmLd5cK0XxZEm_PJQsfR2D?usp=sharing

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

• Interviews with participating healthcare executives
• Remarks from community and healthcare leaders
• Presentation of the inaugural Heart of Healthcare Award
• Photos and video opportunities throughout the event

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About Legacy Community Health

Legacy Community Health is a full-service health care system comprised of more than 60 locations in the Texas Gulf Coast region offering primary and specialty care, as well as pharmacy services. For over 40 years, Legacy has been innovating the ways we provide comprehensive, quality health care services to individuals, families, and communities in need. As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Texas and a United Way-affiliated agency since 1990, Legacy ensures its services and programs are open to all, regardless of the ability to pay—without judgment or exception. To learn more, visit www.legacycommunityhealth.org.