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HOUSTON, TX (December 18, 2024) – December is HIV/AIDS Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, encourage prevention, and foster support for those impacted by HIV. AmistadesHTX, a program of Legacy Community Health, empowers Houston’s Latino/a/x community by reducing stigma, providing education, and offering accessible care in affirming spaces.
Author Archives: Ashley Guidry
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Pharmacies play an indispensable role in ensuring patients have access to the medications they need. Finding a reputable pharmacy with pharmacists who have the necessary education and training is therefore critical. However, the quality and expertise patients receive can vary significantly depending on the type of pharmacy they choose. Legacy Community Health is committed to …
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Imagine walking into a room and suddenly forgetting why you’re there. This happens to many of us, although those moments are usually fleeting and therefore not cause for greater concern. However, for the millions of Americans living with dementia, such a lapse signals something deeper. Yet despite the prevalence of dementia, a large portion of …
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If you assume that Alzheimer’s is inevitable for those with a genetic predisposition, research has shown that isn’t necessarily true. There are things that you can do to slow down or even prevent some of the more severe aspects of the disease. Navigating an Alzheimer’s diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but with Legacy Community Health’s support, …
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Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that affects millions of individuals and their families worldwide, reshaping the lives of those it touches in deeply personal ways. What Is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that gradually impairs memory, thinking, and behavior to the point that it interferes with daily life. It’s believed to …
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World AIDS/HIV Awareness Month is celebrated every year in December, while World AIDS Day is celebrated on December 1. Together, they raise awareness about the ongoing fight against HIV and AIDS, support people living with the virus, and honor those lost to AIDS-related illnesses. Since its inception in 1988, World AIDS Day has brought together …
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Family caregivers are champions who tirelessly devote time and energy to ensure their loved ones receive the support they need. Their work is often an act of love that happens quietly, behind the scenes. National Family Caregivers Month is an opportunity to recognize the invaluable role that family caregivers play in our communities. They are …
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When we’re young, we tend to think we’re invincible. Most people don’t go to the doctor when they’re young unless they’re living with a chronic condition. When young adults do not seek care for several years, their providers are often seeing them without a medical history to reference. For most, as we age our health …
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Diabetes, which is the eighth leading cause of death in the US, is a major health crisis in Texas. Over the past decade, cases in Texas have surged 40%, and by 2040, nearly 8 million Texans are projected to have the disease, doubling the current prevalence to 23.8%. Texas consistently surpasses national averages, with East …
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