Tag Archives: Teens

Family Medicine, Nutrition, Pediatrics, Teen Health, Uncategorized

Heart Health Starts Now: What You Need to Know About Teen Cholesterol

Posted on by Ashley Guidry
03
Nov

Think cholesterol is just an adult concern? It’s time for both parents and teens to understand that heart health begins in the teenage years. The choices made today could literally save lives later. What Is Cholesterol? Yale Medicine explains that cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that’s actually essential for important body functions, like making …

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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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