Tag Archives: Infant Health

Adult Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Public Health, School-Based Health Care, Teen Health, Vaccination & Immunization

Protecting Families from Pertussis: What Parents and Guardians Need to Know

Posted on by Ashley Guidry
10
Feb

Texas is experiencing a concerning uptick of pertussis (whooping cough), with cases reaching levels not seen in over a decade. Legacy Community Health remains dedicated to educating and empowering families to safeguard their health during this outbreak. This highly contagious bacterial infection is preventable through timely vaccination. The Galveston County Health District recently confirmed multiple …

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Family Medicine, OB/GYN & Maternity, Pediatrics, Public Health

August is National Breastfeeding Month

Posted on by Barrett White
National Breastfeeding Month
16
Aug

Breastfeeding, or chestfeeding, for any amount of time has significant health benefits for baby and parent. By Yanett Hodgson, IBCLC   August is National Breastfeeding Month! Per the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action, “Breastfeeding is key to sustainable development strategies post-pandemic, as it improves nutrition, ensures food security and reduces inequalities between and within countries”. Breastfeeding, …

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