Tag Archives: HIV Services

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 Responds to Houston’s Rise in HIV and STIs

As Houston sees a troubling surge in HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), Legacy Community Health is doubling down on its decades-long mission: compassionate, judgment-free care and prevention services for all. STI Outbreak in Houston Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also referred to as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are on the rise nationwide, but the …

Breaking Barriers: HIV Care and Support for Latinos at Legacy Community Health

In Harris County, where nearly half of Texas’s new HIV diagnoses are reported, the Latino community faces unique challenges—but also new opportunities for hope and change. Of the approximately 5,000 new HIV diagnoses reported annually in Texas, 40% occur in Harris County, with Hispanic/Latino individuals accounting for 22% of these cases. These statistics highlight an …