Legacy Community Health - East End

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🧠📱 If your child is turning to AI for emotional support, you’re not alone and it’s something many families are starting ...
05/12/2026

🧠📱 If your child is turning to AI for emotional support, you’re not alone and it’s something many families are starting to notice.

More kids and teens are using AI chatbots to talk through stress, loneliness, or big emotions. While these tools may feel easy and always available, they don’t always recognize when something is serious and they can’t replace real conversation or human support.

If you’re noticing this with your child, here are a few ways to help support them:

✨ Start the conversation: Ask what they’re using and why, without judgment.

👀 Stay aware: Notice if they’re choosing screens over friends, family, or activities they used to enjoy.
💬 Make space to talk: Short, low pressure check ins can help them feel heard.

🌿 Encourage real world connection: Time outdoors, movement, or face to face interactions can help regulate stress.

📵 Create boundaries together: Simple limits like unplugging at night can make a difference.

These small steps can help build the confidence and coping skills kids need to handle stress in healthy ways. And if something feels off or overwhelming, reaching out early can make a real difference.

For families who need extra support, options like telehealth mental health visits can make it easier to connect with licensed professionals from home, especially when schedules are busy or getting to appointments is hard.

📖 Learn more about supporting your child’s mental health and what to watch for: https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-your-childs-mental-health-and-the-ai-trap/

💙 Support is available for your child and your family.

💙🧠 You’re not alone and support is available.If you’re a new or expecting mom, Maternal Mental Health Day is a reminder ...
05/06/2026

💙🧠 You’re not alone and support is available.

If you’re a new or expecting mom, Maternal Mental Health Day is a reminder that emotional and mental health changes during pregnancy and after birth are common and nothing to feel ashamed of. Many new mothers experience perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), which can show up as sadness, worry, irritability, feeling disconnected, or simply feeling overwhelmed. These experiences are real, and they are treatable with the right support.

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as prenatal or postpartum checkups. Support can help ease symptoms, strengthen bonding, and improve well-being for both you and your baby and getting help early can make a meaningful difference.

For many new moms, finding time for care can feel impossible. That’s where telehealth can help. Virtual mental health visits allow you to talk with a licensed professional from home, during nap time, between feedings, or whenever it works best for you, without travel, childcare, or added stress.

Telehealth support may help with:

✨ Postpartum anxiety or depression
✨ Mood changes, stress, or emotional overload
✨ Feeling disconnected, exhausted, or unsure
✨ Mental health support for the whole family, when needed

If you’ve been wondering whether what you’re feeling is “normal,” or if you’ve been putting your own needs last, this is your reminder that help is meant for you too.

📖 Learn more and explore your options:

• PMADs and new moms: https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-calling-all-new-moms-are-you-aware-of-pmads/

• Pediatric & family telehealth services: https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/pediatrics/pediatric-telehealth/

💙 Support is available for you, your baby and your family.

🧠💙 Have you noticed your child feeling more anxious, withdrawn, or overwhelmed lately?Kids experience stress, big emotio...
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/

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

💉💙 Healthy kids start with trusted care and timely protection.This World Immunization Week, we’re highlighting how routi...
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/

🎉💙 You’re invited! Join us for the Grand Opening of Legacy Community Health - Pasadena Legacy Community Health is excite...
04/21/2026

🎉💙 You’re invited! Join us for the Grand Opening of Legacy Community Health - Pasadena

Legacy Community Health is excited to celebrate the opening of our new Pasadena Southmore Clinic, a space designed to bring high quality, affordable care closer to home for Pasadena families.

This new two story clinic will offer a wide range of services under one roof, including primary care for adults and children, OB/GYN, behavioral health, imaging, and supportive services, making it easier for families to get the care they need in one place.

📅 Thursday, April 23, 2026
⏰ Program begins at 9:15 a.m.
📍 1951 Southmore Avenue, Pasadena

This expansion is made possible through Legacy’s long standing partnership with Houston Methodist and transformational philanthropic investment supporting new health facilities in Pasadena and Acres Homes, a powerful example of collaboration driving meaningful, community centered impact.

While registration is not required, an RSVP is preferred to help us plan and ensure a smooth celebration for everyone attending.

👉 RSVP here: events@legacycommunityhealth.org

This new clinic reflects Legacy’s continued commitment to caring for our community and expanding access to services for individuals and families, regardless of insurance or ability to pay.

We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you and welcoming Pasadena families into this new space!

💙💉 Protecting your child’s health starts with prevention.During World Immunization Week, we’re reminding families that v...
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/

Women’s heart health deserves more than one month of attention ❤️🩺American Heart Month may have passed, but heart health...
04/14/2026

Women’s heart health deserves more than one month of attention ❤️🩺

American Heart Month may have passed, but heart health is something women, especially Black women, think about every day. High blood pressure continues to affect Black women at higher rates, often with fewer opportunities for early diagnosis and treatment. That’s why Legacy Community Health keeps the conversation going year-round and brings education and screenings directly into our clinics.

High blood pressure often develops quietly, without symptoms, yet over time it can lead to serious health complications. Many women are also surprised to learn how closely diabetes and high blood pressure are connected. When both are present, they can place extra strain on the heart, kidneys, and blood vessels, making early awareness and care even more important.

Knowing your numbers, building healthy routines, and staying connected to care can make a meaningful difference. Legacy’s care teams are here to provide information, screenings, and compassionate support that empowers women to take charge of their health.

Your heart works hard for you every day, caring for it should feel just as important.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-women-and-high-blood-pressure-what-every-woman-needs-to-know/

🔗 Read our news release: https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-highlights-urgent-need-to-address-hypertension-in-black-women/

💙👶 Supporting moms, babies, and families, together.Legacy was proud to join the March of Dimes Mama Talks event once aga...
04/09/2026

💙👶 Supporting moms, babies, and families, together.

Legacy was proud to join the March of Dimes Mama Talks event once again, connecting with families and sharing resources that support healthy starts and strong futures. During the event, we welcomed 34 families and distributed essential items to help meet every day needs.

Thanks to our team and generous partners, families received:

🛍️ 200 bags of shelf stable food,
🧸 200 bags of diapers and wipes, and
💜 100+ additional packages of diapers and wipes, donated by the Delta Sigma Theta Bay Area Houston Alumnae Chapter.

Beyond supplies, our team shared information about Legacy’s clinics and programs designed to support parents and caregivers, including:

✅ Early Childhood Development (ECD) classes focused on children’s growth and milestones
🔗 https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/ecd/

✅ Becoming a Mom (BAM), offering education and support during pregnancy and early parenthood
🔗 https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/public-health/becoming-a-momcomenzando-bien/

We also shared state Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) resources and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) developmental milestone information to help families feel informed and supported.

Because caring for families means more than one visit, it’s about showing up with resources, education, and compassion every step of the way.

To our donors, partners, and collaborators: your support makes these connections possible and helps build healthier, more resilient futures across the communities we serve.

High blood pressure often gives no warning — and it’s putting Black women at serious risk. 💙🩺High blood pressure affects...
04/08/2026

High blood pressure often gives no warning — and it’s putting Black women at serious risk. 💙🩺

High blood pressure affects many Black women, often without noticeable symptoms. Even when you feel fine, hypertension can quietly strain the heart, kidneys, and blood vessels over time. That’s why Legacy Community Health continues to raise awareness and bring health education and screenings directly into our clinics, especially during moments like American Heart Month.

For women living with diabetes, the risk of high blood pressure is even higher. When these conditions show up together, they can make it harder for the body to stay healthy. The good news? Early care and small daily habits can make a meaningful difference.

Ways to support your heart and overall health
🥗 Choose meals that help keep blood sugar steady
💧 Drink water throughout the day
🚶🏾‍♀️ Move your body in ways you enjoy
😌 Take time to rest and manage stress
🩺 Stay on top of regular checkups and screenings

Legacy’s care teams are here to help Black women understand their risks, ask questions, and take steps that support long term health. You deserve care that listens and empowers you.

🔗 Read the full story: https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/legacy-community-health-highlights-urgent-need-to-address-hypertension-in-black-women/

🥦🌱 Healthy communities start with access, education, and connection.Legacy Community Health joined community partners an...
04/08/2026

🥦🌱 Healthy communities start with access, education, and connection.

Legacy Community Health joined community partners and health advocates at the Houston Food Bank and Kinder Institute’s Community Health Summit: Discover the Power of Nutrition. The event brought together people across Houston who are working to improve health by addressing nutrition and other everyday challenges families face.

Legacy’s William Lyons, Senior Manager of Social Drivers of Health Programs, shared how improving access to nutritious food and addressing social needs can play a powerful role in supporting long term health for individuals and families.

These conversations highlight an important truth: health is shaped by more than doctor visits. Having access to healthy food, education, and strong community partnerships helps people feel better, manage chronic conditions, and thrive.

💙 We’re proud to work alongside organizations across the region who are committed to strengthening community health and supporting families where they live, learn, and grow.

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