Legacy Community Health - Baker-Ripley

05/01/2026

🧠💙 Have you noticed your child feeling more anxious, withdrawn, or overwhelmed lately?

Kids experience stress, big emotions, and behavioral changes just like adults do and when those feelings go unaddressed, they can impact school, relationships, and confidence over time. Supporting children’s mental health early helps build resilience, coping skills, and emotional balance that last well beyond childhood.

Here are a few ways families can support children’s mental well-being at home and in daily life:

✨ Keep routines consistent whenever possible, predictability helps kids feel safe and grounded.
✨ Encourage movement and play, which can reduce stress and support emotional regulation.
✨ Create space to talk, even short check ins help kids feel heard without pressure.
✨ Notice changes in mood, sleep, focus, or behavior that last more than a few weeks.
✨ Ask for support early, mental health concerns are easier to manage when addressed sooner.

Support doesn’t only happen at home. Access to care matters, too. Pediatric behavioral health services, including telehealth visits, can help families connect with licensed professionals when in person appointments feel hard to manage due to schedules, transportation, or childcare needs.

Mental health is also strengthened through connection and community. Shared activities, time outdoors, and opportunities to move and decompress together, like community events, can play a meaningful role in reducing stress and supporting emotional well-being for both kids and parents.

💙 Caring for children’s mental health takes many forms, and support is available when you need it.

📖 Learn more:

✨ Pediatric Telehealth services: https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/pediatrics/pediatric-telehealth/

✨ Caring for the whole family:
https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-legacy-community-health-caring-for-the-whole-family-supporting-futures/

✨ Legacy Pickleball event: https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/development/events/pickleball/

04/30/2026

💙 Black Maternal Health Week may have passed but the work and the conversation must continue.

Black mothers continue to face higher risks during pregnancy and childbirth, often due to systemic barriers inside healthcare itself and awareness remains critical year round.

Recently, the Defender Network highlighted this ongoing crisis and the voices working to address it, including Dr. Erica Giwa, Medical Director of OB/GYN at Legacy Community Health. Dr. Giwa continues to advocate for safer, more responsive care for Black mothers across Houston, reminding us that most pregnancy related deaths are preventable when concerns are heard and acted on early.

At Legacy, this work shows up through prenatal navigation, postpartum support, and care models designed to stay with mothers before, during, and after pregnancy, especially during the often overlooked postpartum period.

If you missed Black Maternal Health Week coverage, this is a meaningful moment to pause, reflect, and learn more about what’s happening and what’s possible.

📖 Read more:

• Defender Network: https://defendernetwork.com/black-women/black-maternal-health-week-crisis/

• Legacy blog: https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-what-legacy-wants-you-to-know-about-the-black-maternal-health-crisis/

💙 Because Black maternal health deserves attention, action, and care, every day.

04/22/2026

💉💙 Healthy kids start with trusted care and timely protection.

This World Immunization Week, we’re highlighting how routine childhood vaccines help protect children, and the communities they grow up in. Staying on schedule with immunizations helps prevent illnesses that can be especially serious for young children.

Trusted care teams, including pediatric providers and pharmacists, partner with parents to make vaccine decisions feel clear, informed, and supported. When families have access to trusted information and care, children are better protected.

At Legacy Community Health, we’re here to support families with education, access, and care they can rely on, so parents can feel confident about their child’s health.

📖 Read more about childhood immunizations and why they’re more important than ever.

🔗 Check out our blog here: https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-vaccines-you-need-before-you-head-to-college/

🔗 Read more here in the news release: https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/low%e2%80%91cost-and-affordable-vaccines-available-at-legacy-community-health/

04/21/2026

💙💉 Protecting your child’s health starts with prevention.

During World Immunization Week, we’re reminding families that vaccines are one of the most effective ways to protect children from serious, preventable illnesses, from infancy through the school years.

Vaccinations help children stay healthy so they can grow, learn, and thrive. For many families, caring for children means balancing home traditions, routine checkups, and guidance from trusted healthcare providers, and vaccines are an essential part of that care.

At Legacy Community Health, our pediatric teams work closely with families to answer questions, track immunization schedules, and make sure children stay up to date year round.

📖 Learn more about why childhood vaccines matter now more than ever, and how Legacy supports families at every stage.

🔗 Check out our blog here: https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-vaccines-you-need-before-you-head-to-college/

🔗 Read more here in the news release: https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/low%e2%80%91cost-and-affordable-vaccines-available-at-legacy-community-health/

02/18/2026

This School-Based Health Care Awareness Month, we’re recognizing the impact of bringing care directly onto school campuses.

With clinics in 39 YES Prep, KIPP, and Galena Park ISD schools, our teams make it easier for students to stay healthy and stay in class.

To our Legacy in-school superheroes: thank you for supporting students so they can stay well to learn well.

02/16/2026

💙 Childhood obesity is rising — but with early support, families can change a child’s health for life.

At Legacy Community Health, we know raising healthy kids isn’t always easy — and families don’t have to do it alone.

In a recent Telemundo interview, Dr. Iliana Solano, one of our Legacy pediatricians, talks about childhood obesity and why early support, healthy habits, and regular checkups can make a big difference for children and their families. She also shares how Legacy walks alongside parents with guidance, care, and resources every step of the way.

🎥 Watch the interview (in Spanish): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J90Wrxvgo9g&list=WL&index=3

Whether it’s nutrition advice, wellness visits, or ongoing support, Legacy is here to help your family live healthier — today and in the future.

02/03/2026

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month—and we're highlighting the importance of early dental care for kids - right here at your Legacy clinic.
Legacy offers pediatric dental services at Fifth Ward, BakerRipley, and the Almatha Clark Taylor Clinic in Galena Park, making it easier for families to get the care their children need in a familiar setting.
In this video, our own Dental Director Dr. Amar Trivedi shares why regular checkups help children develop lifelong healthy dental habits.
Stop by the front desk to schedule a dental appointment today!

01/25/2026

Monday, January 26, 2025 - All Legacy Clinics and Pharmacies in Houston and Beaumont will open at 10:00 a.m.

The safety of our patients and staff are our first priority. We thank you for your understanding.

If you have an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.

Lunes, 26 de enero de 2025: todas las clínicas y farmacias Legacy de Houston y Beaumont abrirán a las 10:00 a. m.

La seguridad de nuestros pacientes y nuestro personal es nuestra prioridad principal. Agradecemos su comprensión.

Si tiene una emergencia, marque el 9-1-1.

01/23/2026

Pregnancy comes with questions, changes, and important decisions. On Maternal Health Awareness Day, we’re reminding our patients how important early and ongoing prenatal care can be for both mom and baby.
Legacy’s OB services offer prenatal education, affordable and compassionate care before, during, and after pregnancy, with trusted providers and clinicians like Dr. Cynthia Roland supporting you every step of the way.

If you’re expecting— or planning to be— Legacy is here for you and your growing family. Learn about Legacy's OB prenatal and OB services at https://legacy.community/maternal.

01/22/2026

A hard freeze is on the way this weekend. Expectant mothers and families with children will require some extra protection to stay warm and healthy.

Stay ahead of cold weather concerns including:
❄️ Risks for Children and Expectant Mothers
🏠 Staying Warm at Home
🍽️ Hydration and Nutrition
‼️Planning for Emergencies

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Cold snaps can bring significant risks for children, with frostbite and hypothermia being two of the most serious concerns.

01/18/2026

Each year, we recognize the vision and sacrifice of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to uplift all Americans.

This year, we also take a moment to recognize the work Legacy does as an organization to push that vision forward.

Legacy Community Health, Legacy Pharmacies, and Wellness Bar by Legacy will be closed on Monday, January 19 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.

Our pediatric walk-in clinic at Legacy Southwest (6441 High Star Drive, Houston, TX 77074) will be open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Our normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, January 20.

Las clínicas de Legacy Community Health, las Farmacias Legacy y Wellness Bar by Legacy estarán cerradas el lunes 19 de enero en honor al Día de Servicio de Martin Luther King, Jr.

Nuestra clínica pediátrica sin cita previa en Legacy Southwest (6441 High Star Drive, Houston, TX 77074) estará abierta de 10:00 am a 6:00 pm.

Regresaremos a nuestro horario normal el martes 20 de enero.