Tag Archives: adult medicine

Everything Legacy Patients Need to Know About the New Wegovy Daily Pill

GLP-1 injectable medications have helped millions of Americans manage their weight over the past few years. Now, there is another option for patients who want the benefits of GLP-1s without the needle – the FDA has approved a once-daily pill version of Wegovy, and it is now available across America. At Legacy Community Health, we …

One Healthcare Home for Every Stage of Life

Collage celebrating National Health Center Week 2026 with staff photos, patient care activities, and the Legacy Community Health logo.

Legacy Community Health cares for more than 200,000 people across Houston and Beaumont every year. That number might include a second-grader who is getting her ears checked in a clinic built inside her own school. A man whose pharmacist is calling to make sure his blood pressure medication made it to the front door. And …

Meet Dr. Kelly Gabler, the Program Director Behind the Residency at Legacy Pasadena Southmore

Two female healthcare professionals walk and talk in a hospital corridor, one in a white lab coat and the other wearing a stethoscope and badge.

Twelve physicians-in-training now call Legacy Pasadena Southmore their clinical home, seeing patients, building relationships, and learning what it means to practice medicine in one of Houston’s most underserved communities. Behind that program is Dr. Kelly Gabler, and she has been working toward this moment for nearly two decades. A native Houstonian who grew up in …

What You Need to Know About Shingles and How to Protect Yourself

If you had chickenpox as a child, the virus that caused it never actually left your body. It stayed inactive in your nerve tissue, quietly waiting. For some people, that virus comes back later in life and causes shingles, a painful condition that affects around one million Americans every year. Ask anyone who has had …

Your Secret Weapon for Managing Celiac Disease: A Legacy Dietitian

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with celiac disease, you know how overwhelming it can feel. Suddenly, everyday foods become landmines, grocery shopping feels like a research project, and eating out with friends turns into a stressful guessing game. But you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Legacy …

The Diabetes and Kidney Connection Nobody Talks About Enough

March was National Kidney Month, and if you or someone you love has diabetes, there are some things to keep in mind year-round. Your kidneys do a lot of heavy lifting to keep your body running. They filter 200 quarts of blood every day, manage blood pressure, support red blood cell production, and keep your …

Protecting Your Baby: What You Need to Know About Congenital Syphilis

Pregnancy is an exciting time full of joy and anticipation, as well as a lot of important health decisions. At Legacy Community Health, we want to make sure you have all the information you need for a healthy pregnancy and baby. In this blog, we break down what congenital syphilis means for you and your …

Gynecologic Cancer Awareness: Prevention is Protection

Prevention is protection, and informed patients make the best health decisions. As we head into fall, this is an excellent time to prioritize your reproductive health and ensure you’re staying current with preventive care. At Legacy Community Health, we believe that prevention is protection, and informed patients make the best health decisions. Many women struggle …

Breaking Through the Myths, Getting the Facts on Sexual Health

Most people have more questions about STIs than answers, and that’s a big problem. STI talk still carries a lot of stigma, and that silence often means misinformation fills the gap. The situation in Houston is real. Houston currently has some of the fastest-growing STI rates in Texas, with vulnerable populations being hit the hardest. …

Legacy’s Guide to Navigating the Flu Season This Winter

As we move deeper into winter, flu season is in full swing across the United States. At Legacy Community Health, we’re committed to keeping you and your family healthy with the latest information, updated vaccines, and practical prevention strategies. This Season Is Proving Severe The 2025-2026 flu season is already showing concerning trends. As of …