For the first time, on the week of Nov. 27, END HIV Houston (END) will be leading a local advocacy week to bring more urgency to ending the HIV epidemic in Houston.
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The American Diabetes Association estimates that nearly 30 million people, or almost 10 percent of the nation, is affected with diabetes.
Therefore, it’s important to understand the risk factors.
It was years before Sherry Murphy realized something was wrong. A sore on her right arm wouldn’t go away.
As a survivor of the holiday blues, I know what it’s like to feel out of it during the holidays when you are supposed to feel all warm and fuzzy. However, I learned to overcome my holiday depression and so can you.
Thinking of getting pregnant? If so, you’re probably wondering if you can afford to have a child or if there’s enough room in your home for one. But don’t forget to consider your health, too.
“Because of Legacy, we haven’t been to an emergency room in a long time,” she says. “There’s nothing more important than having a healthy child.”
On average, 15 percent of veterans who served in Vietnam, Desert Storm and or Operation Iraqi/Enduring Freedom are thought to have suffered from PTSD at some point, according to the National Center for PTSD.
But PTSD is not confined to the military.
During hurricane Harvey, Dr. Vian Nguyen, director of OBGYN services at Legacy Community Health, helped deliver a baby over the phone.
Today, Legacy Community Health opened its new, state-of-the-art pharmacy at its flagship Montrose location. The new pharmacy is open to Legacy patients and the public.
When hurricane Harvey flooded Houston, Melinda Ainsworth’s anxiety quickly rose. Her home didn’t flood, but she was overwhelmed by the loss of life and physical devastation all around her. And she’s not alone. Post-Harvey stress is quite common.