Hereās what we’re hearing from teens: āYeah, I know vaping isn’t great. But I’m not addicted. I can stop whenever I want.ā The problem? Most of them canāt. At Legacy Community Health, weāre watching a familiar pattern play out. Teens aren’t naive. They know vaping carries risks. What they don’t know is that knowing the …
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HOUSTON, TX (December 4, 2025) ā Chree Boydstun, whose leadership has helped raise more than $350 million and expand Legacy Community Health from three clinics to more than 60 locations, will be inducted into the Texas Womenās Hall of Fame by the Greater Houston Womenās Chamber of Commerce. Boydstun is the chief development and external …
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists like semaglutide have been gaining considerable attention for their ability to help people manage and lose weight. OzempicĀ® is the brand name for Novo Nordiskās drug semaglutide, while MounjaroĀ® is the brand name for Eli Lillyās drug tirzepatide. Tirzepatide also works on another receptor in the body, gastric inhibitory polypetide …
September may have been Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, but at Legacy, weāre not ready to move on just yet. The truth is, prostate health doesn’t follow a calendar, and awareness shouldn’t either. According to the American Association for Cancer Research, prostate cancer remains the most common type of cancer diagnosed in men in the United …
GLP-1 medications have changed the game for adults managing obesity and type 2 diabetes. But increasingly, families of younger children, even those 14 and under, are asking about these drugs and whether theyāre safe or appropriate for kids. At Legacy Community Health, we want to help families understand this complex topic by sharing what medical …
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 …
ĀæCrees que el colesterol solo es un problema de adultos? Es hora de que tanto padres como adolescentes sepan que la salud del corazón comienza en la adolescencia. Las decisiones que se toman hoy pueden salvar vidas mĆ”s adelante. ĀæQuĆ© es el colesterol? Yale Medicine explica que el colesterol es una sustancia cerosa similar a …
Houston, TX (October 29, 2025) ā Legacy Community Healthās Frank Billingsley Golf Classic marked its 15th anniversary in spectacular fashion, raising a record-breaking $500,000 to support student health care programs.
The commitment to patient well-being reinforces Legacy Community Health’s overarching goal ā creating healthier communities by ensuring healthcare access for all. Legacy pharmacists serve as patient advocates and educators, taking the time to explain medication regimens, ensuring patients understand potential side effects, and monitoring adherence to treatments. This proactive engagement leads to better patient outcomes, …
Legacy Pharmacy plays a crucial role in Legacy Community Healthās holistic approach to patient care. In addition to filling prescriptions, the pharmacy team makes sure patients receive personalized support and education. By working closely with medical providers, case managers, and behavioral health specialists, Legacy Pharmacy extends its reach beyond prescriptions, providing comprehensive care for patients …









