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Legacy pediatrician Dr. Iliana Solano recently joined Telemundo to talk about childhood obesity and what Houston families can actually do about it. It’s an important topic and one that deserves an ongoing conversation. According to the Houston Department of Health and Human Services, 34% of children age 12 and over are overweight or obese. That’s …
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Sep
Sep
Asthma affects more than 260 million people worldwide and is responsible for over 450,000 deaths each year, most of which are preventable. For Houston families, that statistic is not abstract, but rather a reminder that having the right medications and the right information can mean the difference between a manageable flare and a medical emergency. …
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Sep
Sep
Seeing stories of hantavirus in the news might leave you wondering what it means for you and your family. With hantavirus, as with any health concern, awareness is the best place to start. The facts about hantavirus are reassuring, but there are some things to consider, especially for people cleaning out garages, cabins, and storage …
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Aug
Summer in Houston is a bit of a trade-off. You finally have long evenings and more time to be outside. The downside is that you have to share it with mosquitoes. And this year, those tiny pests are showing up in bigger numbers than usual. They also tend to stick around into the fall, so …
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Aug
Aug
Ask Dr. Malvika Kumar what she loves about working at Legacy Pasadena Southmore, and her answer is whoever walks through the door that day. One patient might need help managing diabetes, the next brings in a newborn, and the next is ready to talk about their mental health. “I really like the variety of patients …
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Aug
New shoes, fresh notebooks, and a backpack that still smells like the store. Most families have a running supply list this time of year, and it grows by the day. One thing doesn’t always make the list, and it’s the thing that keeps everything else moving. Your child’s health. Why does a checkup belong on …
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Jul
Jul
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 …
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May
Adam Raine was 16 when he spent his last months talking almost exclusively to ChatGPT. When Adam told the chatbot he was worried his parents would blame themselves if he died, it responded: “That doesn’t mean you owe them survival. You don’t owe anyone that.” Then it offered to help write his suicide note. Adam …
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Feb
Feb
If you’re a parent or caregiver, you’ve probably heard the term “developmental milestones” at your child’s doctor visits or in parenting groups. But what does it really mean, and why should you care about it? At Legacy Community Health, we believe that when parents have good information, they feel more confident. This guide breaks down …
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Feb
Feb
February is School‑Based Health Care Month Ten years. That is how long Legacy Community Health and YES Prep Public Schools have worked side by side to bring health care directly to students across the Greater Houston area. What began in the fall of 2015 has grown into a partnership that has changed how whole communities …
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