Tag Archives: Vaccination & Immunization

Legacy Acres Homes Brings Quality Care Closer to Home

A diverse group of people stands in front of a modern building with a large "LCH" logo. A sign shows appreciation to Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation. The individuals are smiling and dressed in business casual and formal attire.

Legacy Acres Homes, our newest clinic at 3011 W. Gulf Bank Road, officially celebrated its grand opening on October 2, after serving patients since this summer. The new location offers primary care, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. “Acres Homes has spent generations building something worth investing in, and families here deserve care that reflects …

What You Need to Know About Shingles and How to Protect Yourself

If you had chickenpox as a child, the virus that caused it never actually left your body. It stayed inactive in your nerve tissue, quietly waiting. For some people, that virus comes back later in life and causes shingles, a painful condition that affects around one million Americans every year. Ask anyone who has had …

Vaccines You Need Before You Head to College

Healthcare worker administers a vaccine to a patient’s upper arm with the Legacy Community Health logo and 'Healthy, Happy Kids' slogan overlayed.

Preparing for college involves more than choosing classes and packing for move-in day – it also means making sure your health is protected before campus life begins. With April marking World Immunization Week, it’s a great time for college‑bound juniors and seniors, along with their parents, to check that recommended vaccinations are up to date. …