Tag Archives: Montrose

Leading Houston HIV Advocate to Meet with Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders

By Kevin Nix, Sr. Director of Communications The nation’s top HIV experts and advocates, including attorney Venita Ray, public affairs specialist at Houston-based Legacy Community Health, are meeting with Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders in San Bernardino, CA tomorrow to discuss his plans for an AIDS-free America. In March, 70 HIV/AIDS advocates, including New York-based Housing …

Today is HIV Vaccine Awareness Day

HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD) is observed annually on May 18th to recognize and thank all the dedicated individuals working to find a safe and effective preventive HIV vaccine. It is also a day to educate about the importance of preventive HIV vaccine research.

The Pulse: Transgender Policies in Schools

The public debate regarding transgender health continues with a focus on youth and schools. This week’s episode features a number of stories and interviews with people directly connected to supporting transgender health. In one of those interviews, we are joined by Dr. Jennifer Feldmann, a pediatrician specializing in transgender care at Legacy Community Health, to expand upon her previous …

As Battle over Transgender Bathroom Policy Rages, Legacy Warns of Mental Health Consequences

All Gender Restroom Sign

Top Texas doctor specializing in transgender care: ‘I don’t want my patients pushed into even higher-risk categories.’

LA Times Article on National Zika Response Raises Concerns for Houston

By Kevin Nix, Sr. Director of Communications The LA Times published an article “Zika’s coming, and there’s not enough money for another health emergency” yesterday highlighting the growing concern around Zika. The piece looks at where the preparedness response toward the virus seems to stand in Houston. From the Times: “‘It feels like we are not …

The Story of the Live Oak Trees

Oak Tree Outside Legacy Community Health Montrose Clinic

When Legacy Community Health purchased the land that would eventually become the home of the Montrose Clinic, three majestic, giant oak trees lived on the property. Arborists told us this trio of grand, old oaks had sprouted from the ground nearly a century ago, growing along with Houston’s rapid, city-wide expansion, population explosion and cultural …

The Pulse: Medical Marijuana Legalization

cannabis leaf

On The Pulse this week, we discuss marijuana legalization and medicinal benefits with Heather Fazio, the Texas Political Director for the Marijuana Policy Foundation and CBDOil with Stephanie Fokas, board chair for the Epilepsy Foundation of Texas. Discover where support for legalization is coming from and hear more from advocates of how this could be so …

The Pulse Radio – The Honorable Dr. Alma Allen on Connecting Health and Literacy; Dept. of Health’s Marlene McNeese on Turnaround Houston and Fighting HIV Incidences

On this week’s episode, we talk with Rep. Dr. Alma Allen about the link between health and literacy in children, as well as her interest in the HISD Superintendent position. Joining us from the City of Houston Department of Health and Human Services, HIV/STD Bureau Chief, Marlene McNeese, discusses Mayor Turner’s pilot initiative – Turnaround …