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 …
Tag Archives: School-Based Health Care
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 …
“We take care of the three pillars of well-being: your emotional, physical, and financial health.” 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 …
School may be out, but your child’s emotions don’t take a vacation. Legacy Community Health keeps school-based health therapy and pediatric services available all summer — plus, we offer convenient telehealth visits that fit your family’s busy schedule. Legacy delivers holistic care that goes beyond the basics—combining expert support, family-focused resources, and a safe place …
A healthy student is a successful student. That’s why Legacy Community Health partners with districts and charters like Galena Park ISD (GPISD), YES Prep and KIPP schools to bring affordable, high-quality care directly to school campuses. Through its School-Based Health Care (SBHC) program, Legacy provides medical and behavioral health services, ensuring students stay healthy, in …
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 …
Schools play a critical role in shaping students’ mental and physical well-being. At Legacy Community Health, we understand that our School-Based Health Care Clinics are a vital part of our mission of connecting communities to quality medical care, making it easier for families to access care without sacrificing time, education, or resources. Mental health concerns …
Vaccinate at Legacy: Protecting Our Community from Meningococcal Disease When a student was diagnosed at HISD’s Bonham Elementary School with Meningococcal Disease last fall, parents were understandably concerned. Meningococcal disease is caused by Neisseria meningitidis bacteria and can lead to meningitis, which is swelling of the brain and spinal cord lining. It also causes bloodstream …
Legacy clinics are co-located in 27 schools in the Houston region, serving hundreds of students across multiple service lines. By Barrett White For any parent, nothing else matters when your baby is sick. Unfortunately for working parents, that can mean lost hours on the job, complicated scheduling, and undue anxiety to ensure that your …
Legacy puts high school seniors at the helm of their health care as they set off for the real world. By Barrett White Oh, how I wish someone had explained to me the meanings of deductibles, FQHCs, university clinics, emergency rooms, and private or marketplace health insurance. In fact, there are many adults who …
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