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 …
Category Archives: Family Medicine
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 …
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 …
Medicaid plays an important part in providing millions of individuals and families with access to essential healthcare services. From routine doctor visits and prenatal care, to preventive screenings, dental treatment, and even hospital stays, Medicaid ensures people get the care they need. For those who qualify, enrolling in Medicaid can be life-changing. Yet, many people …
With the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Open Enrollment period having begun November 1, now is the time to sign up for quality, affordable health coverage for yourself and your family for 2025. Legacy Community Health believes that healthcare is a right, and that’s why we are committed to guiding you through the ACA enrollment process. …
According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, an average of 24 people are victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner every minute, which is more than 12 million women and men in the United States during a single year. And the Texas Council on Family Violence reported that last year, there …
Medicare’s Open Enrollment period, running from October 15 to December 7, is the annual window for qualified individuals to review, update, or change their Medicare coverage for 2025. Whether you’re looking to lower costs, access more services, or switch to a plan that better fits your health needs, now is the time to take action. …
In October Legacy wears pink to highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Virtually everyone now knows someone who has been diagnosed. Together, with regular wellness screenings, Legacy and the American Cancer Society are working to make breast cancer history. Cancer doesn’t discriminate, it can affect anyone – even men. Although breast cancer occurs mostly in women, …