Category Archives: LGBTQ+

Adult Medicine, Advocacy, Behavioral Health Services, Dental Care, Development, Family Medicine, Gender Health, HIV/STD Screening & Treatment, LGBTQ+, OB/GYN & Maternity, Pediatrics, Public Affairs, Public Health, Vaccination & Immunization, Vision Services

Texans Don’t Want to Repeal Obamacare without a Replacement

Posted on by Brian Block
21
Feb

As we wrote in a recent note to our patients, Legacy is aware of the understandable confusion and anxiety around the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. What all Houstonians should know is that health insurance plans have not yet changed, and those who have insurance will continue to receive the benefits of their individual plan.

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Adult Medicine, Family Medicine, Gender Health, LGBTQ+, Public Health

Dr. Jennifer Feldmann, A Physician Profile

Posted on by Brian Block
09
Feb

Jennifer Feldmann left her academic teaching career behind to come work for high-risk populations that didn’t have access to health care.

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Adult Medicine, Advocacy, Behavioral Health Services, Dental Care, Family Medicine, Gender Health, HIV/STD Screening & Treatment, LGBTQ+, OB/GYN & Maternity, Pediatrics, Vaccination & Immunization, Vision Services

Una nota a todos los pacientes de Legacy sobre Obamacare

Posted on by Brian Block
31
Jan

Legacy continuará proporcionando el cuidado de la salud a todos los que lo necesitan, independientemente de su capacidad de pago.

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Adult Medicine, Behavioral Health Services, Dental Care, Family Medicine, Gender Health, HIV/STD Screening & Treatment, LGBTQ+, OB/GYN & Maternity, Pediatrics, Public Affairs, Public Health, Vaccination & Immunization, Vision Services

A Note to all Legacy Patients on Obamacare

Posted on by Brian Block
30
Jan

Legacy will continue to provide health care to all who need it, regardless of their ability to pay.

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Adult Medicine, Behavioral Health Services, Gender Health, LGBTQ+, Public Health

Dr. Chad Lemaire, Medical Director, Behavioral Health – A Physician Profile

Posted on by Brian Block
24
Jan

He believes the stigma around seeking treatment for mental health conditions is declining, albeit slowly.

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Advocacy, Behavioral Health Services, Development, Family Medicine, Gender Health, HIV/STD Screening & Treatment, LGBTQ+, OB/GYN & Maternity, Pediatrics, Public Health

What Does “Driving Healthy Change in Our Communities” Look Like?

Posted on by Brian Block
04
Jan

Both in and out of the exam room, Legacy Community Health had an impact on our patients and communities we served in the last year.

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Adult Medicine, Advocacy, Gender Health, LGBTQ+, Public Affairs, Public Health

Legacy Commemorates Transgender Lives by Lighting Building on Sunday, November 20th

Posted on by Brian Block
18
Nov

Each year on November 20th, people across the country honor the memory of those who lives were lost in acts of violence on a day known as Transgender Day of Remembrance.

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HIV/STD Screening & Treatment, LGBTQ+, Public Affairs

Clinton Campaign Goes Further in Commitment to Ending HIV/AIDS

Posted on by Brian Block
02
Aug

Today, the Hillary Clinton campaign announced it will take steps, from convening a blue-chip “End the Epidemic” working group to fully implementing the national HIV strategy with timelines, to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the U.S. and globally.

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Behavioral Health Services, LGBTQ+, Public Affairs

What do We do after Mass Violence

Posted on by Brian Block
14
Jun

After the recent mass shooting, we all have probably experienced a lot of strong emotions. An important point to remember after events like this is that any emotion is valid, there is NO right or wrong way to feel. Common reactions can include having a sense of shock, experiencing sadness, grief, outrage, anger, anxiety and fear, helplessness (especially concern that it can happen anywhere to anyone), numbness, and many other emotions. Adults and children alike can exhibit trouble sleeping, poor appetite (or overeating to soothe themselves), difficulty concentrating, or having trouble with organization and memory.

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