Legacy Community Health - Deer Park

10/06/2025

💡Keeping students healthy, inside and out!

Legacy’s partnership with YES Prep Public Schools is all about making sure students have access to care that helps them thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally. Because we believe: “To learn well, you must be well.”

Two amazing leaders recently sat down with local news stations to share what this looks like in action:

💬 Stephanie Ramirez, VP of School-Based Health Clinics at Legacy, joined YES Prep CEO Isy Castillo for an interview with KPRC 2, talking about how school-based care is making a real difference for Houston families. Stephanie also spoke with Univision Houston to share more about expanding access to care.

💬 Vivian Echevarria Guzman, Senior Director of School-Based Therapy, joined KHOU 11 alongside Adrienne Brown, Principal at YES Prep Hobby Secondary, to talk about why mental health support in schools is so important.

📺 Watch the interviews here:

🔗 Univision – https://youtu.be/nmrUddrF088?t=1151

🔗 KPRC 2 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdA3u_TzlFg

🔗 KHOU 11 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEw3ChQtKW8&list=WL&index=3&pp=gAQBiAQB0gcJCfsJAYcqIYzv

Big thanks to Noticias 45 Houston, KPRC2 / Click2Houston, and KHOU 11 News for helping share this story, and to Stephanie and Vivian for being champions for student wellness!

09/16/2025

📣 Big news for Houston families!

Legacy has officially opened two new school-based health clinics at YES Prep Hobby Elementary and YES Prep Hobby Secondary, bringing our total to 39 clinics across Greater Houston.

These clinics aren't just about convenience, they're about care that's built into the school day. Whether it's a routine checkup, a dental exam, a vaccine, or support for mental health, Legacy ensures that students receive the care they need to thrive in and out of the classroom.

Last year, our school-based health care program provided:

🩺 Over 76,000 appointments
👩‍⚕️ Care for nearly 15,000 students
💬 Services including primary care, behavioral health, dental, and more

As our CEO, Robert Palussek, shares in his latest blog, this expansion is part of a bigger mission: to open doors to health, build trust with families, and ensure every child has the opportunity to learn well by being well.

📖 Read Robert's full blog here: 👉 https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/opening-doors-to-health-legacys-expanding-school-based-health-care-program/

We're incredibly grateful to Stephanie Ramirez, Vice President of School-Based Health Clinics, the excellent YES Prep Public Schools staff, and our dedicated Legacy SBHC team for making this possible. Together, we're building a healthier Houston, one student at a time.

09/01/2025

💊 Your Health Is Our Priority 💙

Feeling better during an antibiotic treatment? That’s great—but it’s important to finish the full course of medication. Stopping early can leave stronger bacteria behind, increasing the risk of resistance and recurring illness.

At Legacy Community Health, we want our patients to feel better for good. If you have any questions about your medication, we’re here to help!

📖 Discover why completing your antibiotics is so important: https://bit.ly/41Yx4ik

09/01/2025

All Legacy clinics and pharmacies will be closed on Labor Day, September 1, with the exception of Legacy Southwest Campus. Our Legacy Southwest Campus located at 6441 High Star 77074 will be available to address pediatric walk-ins from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.

All locations will resume regular clinic hours on Tuesday, September 2.

Recuerde que todas las clínicas y farmacias de Legacy estarán cerradas el Día del Trabajo, 1 de septiembre, con la excepción del Legacy Southwest Campus. Nuestro Legacy Southwest Campus, ubicado en 6441 High Star 77074, estará disponible para consultas pediátricas sin cita de 10:00 am a 6:00 pm.

Todos los lugares reanudarán su horario regular el martes 2 de septiembre.

08/21/2025

🍼 August is National Breastfeeding Month and we’re celebrating YOU. The parents, families and caregivers who make nurturing choices every day.

From August 1–7, we joined the global celebration of World Breastfeeding Week with a special tabling event across 8 Legacy clinics. Families received educational materials, giveaways, and connected with our care teams to learn more about breastfeeding support and the new breastfeeding education classes offered throughout the month. 🎉

Meet Alejandra Zuniga, our Prenatal Navigation Manager, who’s helping families overcome barriers to breastfeeding with compassion and culturally responsive care.

Need personalized support? Our certified lactation consultant, Yanett Hodgson, is here for you, and offers one-on-one visits, telehealth, and walk-ins at our Southwest Clinic.

Breastfeeding is more than milk, it’s about bonding, healing, and building a healthier future. 💪

📖 Read more in our blogs:

🔗 More Than Milk: https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-more-than-milk-what-breastfeeding-really-builds/

🔗 Más Que Leche: https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-mas-que-leche-lo-que-realmente-construye-la-lactancia-materna/

📺 Catch us on CW39’s H-Town Live for National Health Center Week: 🔗 https://cw39.com/video/national-health-center-week-h-town-live/10970680/

08/13/2025

🩺 Legacy Community Health was honored to celebrate National Health Center Week with a special feature on CW39’s H-Town Live highlighting the compassionate care we bring to communities across Southeast Texas 💙

📊 In 2024, Legacy reached major milestones:

👶 #1 in the U.S. for prenatal care with over 6,000 moms supported
🏥 Serving 189,000+ patients which is the largest in Texas!
🏫 School-based clinics in Yes Prep, KIPP & Galena Park ISD
🌆 Expanding care in Pasadena, Acres Homes & Beaumont

We’re proud to power our communities through caring and we couldn’t do it without YOU

🎉 Huge shoutout to Ashley Minkeu and Alejandra Zuniga for sharing our story on air and thank you to Maggie Flecknoe and the team at CW39 for helping us spread the word!

📺 View the link to watch the full interview: https://bit.ly/45NljNg

08/08/2025

This week, Legacy's Early Childhood Development team came out to support Kids' Meals, Inc., which works to fight childhood hunger in Houston.

🎨 We brought 142 beautifully decorated lunch bags created by our amazing Legacy team members.
🥪 Together, we packed 600 nutritious lunches for preschoolers across the city.
🚚 Kids' Meals delivers 9,000 meals daily to food-insecure children in Houston.

Thank you to everyone at Kids' Meals and to our Legacy team members who helped make a difference.

08/06/2025

🎒📚 Back-to-School Success Across Texas!

Legacy Community Health had an incredible Back-to-School season, spreading smiles, supplies and stories across Houston, Beaumont and beyond!

At BakerRipley Community Schools, we gave away 150 backpacks and over 1,000 books, including 800 generously donated by Molly, Daileya and their amazing family. 💖 Thank you for helping us spark a love of reading!

Across six events in one weekend, our team, pharmacy staff and volunteers showed up strong, from PlazaAmericas, Alief ISD, SW Public Schools, Sisters of Charity, and the City of Houston Mayor’s Back-to-School Bash, to our Beaumont Festival, where we handed out 1,000+ backpacks and celebrated with families. 🎉

📦 In total, we stuffed and distributed 2,600 drawstring bags filled with school supplies, 1,600 shipped to sites from Alief to Baytown, and 1,000 more shared at community events. That’s impact in action!

📍 Watch Josh Davis share more about our Beaumont event on KFDM News: ▶️ https://fox4beaumont.com/news/legacy-community-health-to-hand-out-1000-backpacks-at-back-to-school-festival-saturday

A huge thank you to our volunteers, AmeriCorps members and community partners for making this our largest deployment yet. We’re not done yet, but with your support, we’re making the load lighter and the future brighter. ✏️💪

08/06/2025

🍼 August is National Breastfeeding Month, and Legacy is proud to support World Breastfeeding Week (August 1–7) once again!

Breastfeeding builds more than nutrition, it strengthens bonds, boosts brain development, and protects both baby and parent from illness. It’s also a sustainable choice that benefits our planet 🌎. Learn more in our latest blog here: https://bit.ly/45zkY0F

🎉 This August, Legacy’s Lactation Consultant and Patient Education team is offering new breastfeeding education classes to help families feel confident and supported on their feeding journey.

📍 On Thursday, August 7, our team will be tabling at the following Legacy clinics:
• Alief Bissonnet: 12667 Bissonnet St., Houston, TX 77099 from 8:00am - 12:00pm
• Baytown Garth: 3509 Garth Rd., Baytown, TX 77521 from 8:00am - 12:00pm
• Fifth Ward: 3811 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020 from 8:00am - 12:00pm
• Gulfton Dashwood: 5420 Dashwood Dr., Ste.100, Houston, TX 77081 from 12:30pm - 4:30pm
• Northline: 5598 A-1 N Fwy, Houston, TX 77076 from 8:00am - 12:00pm
• Santa Clara: 5616 Lawndale St., Houston, TX 77023 from 12:30pm - 4:30pm
• Stafford Fountains: 12540 Sugardale Dr., Stafford, TX 77477 from 8:30am - 12:00pm
• Southwest: 6441 High Star Dr., Houston, TX 77074 from 8:00am - 12:00pm

These tables will provide educational materials, fun giveaways and a chance to win prizes!

Whether you're expecting, breastfeeding, or just curious, we’re here for you with support that's compassionate, inclusive, and informative 💗

08/05/2025

Join us this and next Saturday for a Back to School Clinic!

Saturday, August 9 (8:30 AM–4:00 PM)
Saturday, August 16 (8:00 AM–4:00 PM)

You must contact us to schedule an appointment by calling (832) 548 5000 or you can schedule an appointment at our Deer Park clinic for those Saturdays.

Back to School Clinic services may include:
- Vitals checks and physical exam
- Hearing & vision screenings
- Vaccine administration & shot record review
- Adolescent / Teen Questionnaire
- Developmental screening
- Milestone review
- Food, housing, financial insecurity, and transportation questionnaires
- Hemoglobin screening

We provide a wide range of quality health care and wrap-around services to all of our neighbors in D

08/04/2025

Back-to-school season is here, and it's normal for kids to feel a little nervous about what's ahead. At Legacy, we're here for your child's whole health--body and mind.

In this special Summer of Stories video, Dr. Antoinette Wilson, a therapy director in Legacy's School-Based Behavioral Health, reads a book all about worry. It's a great way to start a conversation with your child about feelings, fears, and what to expect as the new school year begins.

Reading together can help kids feel heard, safe, and ready to take on new challenges.
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Ya llegó la temporada de regreso a clases, y es normal que los niños se sientan un poco nerviosos por lo que se avecina. En Legacy, nos preocupamos por la salud integral de su hijo: cuerpo y mente.

En este video especial de Verano de Historias, la Dra. Antoinette Wilson, directora de terapia en el departamento de Salud Conductual Escolar de Legacy, lee un libro sobre la preocupación. Es una excelente manera de iniciar una conversación con su hijo sobre sus sentimientos, miedos y qué esperar al comenzar el nuevo año escolar.

Leer juntos puede ayudar a los niños a sentirse escuchados, seguros y listos para afrontar nuevos retos.

08/01/2025

Join us this Saturday at the Mayor’s Back 2 School & Health Fair!

We’ll be there at the George R. Brown Convention Center from 8AM to 2PM with free backpacks, school supplies, on-site health screenings, and routine immunizations.

It’s not too late to sign up — registration is still open!

Visit https://bit.ly/back2schoolfest to register and get all the details.

Let’s get ready for a healthy and successful school year!