Tag Archives: family medicine

Why Do Older Adults Bruise Easily, and When Should You Be Concerned?

Bruising is something many people expect as a normal part of aging. But when an older loved one begins bruising more frequently – or the bruises seem larger, darker, or unexplained – it’s natural to worry. At Legacy Community Health, we want caregivers to understand the types of bruising that are a normal part of …

More Than Milk: What Breastfeeding Really Builds

Every August, World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7) reminds us of a powerful truth. When a baby is breastfed, the benefits extend far beyond infancy. These benefits ripple outward, through childhood, adulthood, and sometimes even into the next generation. Breastfed babies often grow into healthier children. What’s more, when these adults become parents, they’re more likely …

Legacy Community Health: Caring for The Whole Family, Supporting Futures

ā€œWe take care of the three pillars of well-being: your emotional, physical, and financial health.ā€ These powerful words from Clara Rodriguez, Liaison Manager at School-Based Health Care, capture the heart of Legacy Community Health’s mission. Legacy is committed to making sure individuals and families across our communities can access compassionate, comprehensive, and affordable health care—no …

Read On: Summer of Stories with Legacy

Beat the Summer Slide, One Story at a Time. Little Readers’ summer-long initiative encourages children to read at home, at the clinic, or wherever their imaginations take them. Why Summer Reading Matters Summer is here, and as school takes a pause, many children risk losing the reading progress they have worked so hard to build. …

Sleep Hygiene 101: Better Bedtimes, Better Health for Your Kids

As a parent, you’ve probably heard about the importance of sleep, but have you really stopped to think about how much sleep your children are actually getting? Pilar Valenzuela Silva, a therapist at Legacy Community Health, is raising a red flag on a growing issue: kids aren’t getting enough sleep. ā€œKids are going to bed …

New Legacy Community Health Clinic in Acres Homes Expands Access to Underserved Community

New facility follows Pasadena Southmore Clinic and will open in 2025 as part of Houston Methodist partnership Legacy Community Health is proud to announce the future opening of a new clinic in the Acres Homes neighborhood of Houston, which is expected to be completed in 2025. This new site is one of two clinics funded …

Once Upon a Fiesta: Celebrating 10 Years of Legacy’s Little Readers

Books are more than pages and ink—they’re seeds of imagination, learning, and opportunity—and on Sunday, May 4, 2025, Legacy Community Health invites the community to celebrate just that. The Legacy’s Little Readers Fiesta, presented by H-E-B, will be chaired by H-E-B’s Lisa Helfman and hosted by Paige Fertitta and Family. This joyful evening will honor …

Protecting Our Community: Addressing Lead Poisoning Risks in Houston’s Fifth Ward

By Legacy Community Health Lead contamination is a pressing threat in Houston’s Fifth Ward with recent reports, including a Houston Chronicle report on a Texas A&M soil study, exposing alarming levels of lead in local soil—levels four times higher than the state average. Dr. Vanita Agrawal, Adult Medicine specialist at Legacy Community Health, explains that …

Creating An Impactful Career at Legacy Community Health from Residency And Beyond

A medical career is one of the most important and impactful paths someone can choose. It offers the chance to heal, support, and make a lasting difference in people’s lives. Whether you’re early in your career or are already an experienced doctor seeking new opportunities, choosing the right place to make a contribution is a …

Consejos de Seguridad para Adultos Mayores en Clima FrĆ­o

El clima invernal puede representar serios riesgos para las personas mayores, desde la hipotermia hasta caĆ­das y otros desafĆ­os de salud. Debido a factores relacionados con la edad, como una circulación reducida o condiciones de enfermedades crónicas, las personas mayores son particularmente vulnerables durante los meses frĆ­os. La planificación proactiva es clave para mantenerse seguro …