Category Archives: Family Medicine

Smarter Food Choices That Still Honor Family Traditions

Summer is full of celebration – from graduations and birthdays to weddings and backyard barbecues. For many families, these gatherings revolve around food, rich in culture, history, and love. At Legacy Community Health, we believe you don’t have to choose between honoring your traditions and protecting your health. ā€œIt’s possible to enjoy our traditional dishes, …

Supporting Families from Day One

Bringing home a newborn? Legacy’s pediatric care starts from the very beginning—and supports your whole family along the way. Here’s how to give your baby a healthy start: Schedule your baby’s first checkup within 2–3 days of hospital discharge. Track feedings and diapers to ensure proper hydration and nutrition. Set up a safe sleep environment—on …

Apoyando a las Familias Desde el Primer DĆ­a

ĀæAcabas de tener un bebĆ©? El cuidado pediĆ”trico de Legacy comienza desde el nacimiento y acompaƱa a toda la familia en el proceso. AquĆ­ te decimos cómo iniciar con el pie derecho: Agenda el primer chequeo del bebĆ© dentro de los 2–3 dĆ­as despuĆ©s de salir del hospital. Lleva un registro de las tomas y …

Bringing Personalized Pregnancy Care to More Families: Legacy and Delfina Partner for Better Outcomes

Legacy Community Health is making it easier for expecting and postpartum patients to get the care they need. In February, Legacy launched a new partnership with Delfina Care, an AI-powered maternal health platform that uses remote monitoring to support patients and care teams throughout the pregnancy and postpartum journey. The program, which launched at Legacy’s …

Fresh Food, Stronger Communities: How Legacy and Urban Harvest Nourished Houston’s Northside This Summer

Legacy Community Health believes good health begins long before a patient steps into a clinic – and that includes having access to fresh, nutritious food. That’s why Legacy was proud to partner with Urban Harvest on FreshRx over the summer. Together, we improved community health in Houston’s Northside by tackling non-medical factors, like food access …

Why Do Older Adults Bruise Easily, and When Should You Be Concerned?

Bruising is something many people expect as a normal part of aging. But when an older loved one begins bruising more frequently – or the bruises seem larger, darker, or unexplained – it’s natural to worry. At Legacy Community Health, we want caregivers to understand the types of bruising that are a normal part of …

Navigating Motherhood with Confidence and Care: Legacy Supports Latina Moms

Legacy Community Health Supports Moms Every Step of the Way Becoming a mother is a journey filled with joy, questions, and moments of uncertainty. That’s why programs like Prenatal Navigation at Legacy Community Health are such a vital resource—especially for women in underserved communities. From the moment a pregnancy is confirmed to the first days …

Con Confianza y Cuidado en Cada Etapa de la Maternidad: Legacy Apoya a las MamƔs Latinas

Legacy Community Health Apoya a las MamĆ”s en Cada Paso del Camino Convertirse en madre es un camino lleno de alegrĆ­a, preguntas y momentos de incertidumbre. Por eso, programas como Navegación Prenatal en Legacy Community Health son un recurso vital, especialmente para mujeres en comunidades desatendidas. Desde el momento en que se confirma un embarazo …

More Than Milk: What Breastfeeding Really Builds

Every August, World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7) reminds us of a powerful truth. When a baby is breastfed, the benefits extend far beyond infancy. These benefits ripple outward, through childhood, adulthood, and sometimes even into the next generation. Breastfed babies often grow into healthier children. What’s more, when these adults become parents, they’re more likely …

MƔs Que Leche: Lo Que Realmente Construye la Lactancia Materna

Cada agosto, la Semana Mundial de la Lactancia Materna (del 1 al 7 de agosto) nos recuerda una verdad poderosa. Cuando un bebĆ© es amamantado, los beneficios se extienden mucho mĆ”s allĆ” de la infancia. Estos beneficios se expanden hacia afuera, a travĆ©s de la infancia, la edad adulta, y a veces incluso en la …