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More kids than ever are getting diabetes. A recent global study found that cases in children and teens have nearly doubled since 1990, and researchers expect that number to keep climbing. If your child was just diagnosed, or you’re seeing warning signs, our pediatric team hears from families like yours every week. National Diabetes Month …
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Oct
Clinical guidance from Legacy Community Health’s pharmacy team Starting a new medication like Ozempic is a significant step in managing your diabetes. Many patients have questions about using the injection pen correctly, and that’s completely normal. With proper guidance and practice, using your Ozempic pen will become a confident part of your daily routine. “Once …
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Oct
Legacy Acres Homes, our newest clinic at 3011 W. Gulf Bank Road, officially celebrated its grand opening on October 2, after serving patients since this summer. The new location offers primary care, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. “Acres Homes has spent generations building something worth investing in, and families here deserve care that reflects …
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Oct
Pink eye, medically known as conjunctivitis, sends about 3 million kids home from school each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But it’s not just a childhood condition. Adults get it too, and it’s one of the most common reasons people of all ages end up at the doctor’s office with …
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Oct
Oct
Getting your child to the dentist in Pasadena just got a lot easier. Legacy Community Health has opened a new pediatric dental clinic at its Pasadena Southmore location, filling a gap in care for families in the area. The clinic sits in a brand-new building at 1951 Southmore Ave. It has four treatment rooms and …
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Oct
Oct
You lace up your running shoes for the third time today. Your knee is throbbing, but you push through anyway. Your friend texts about dinner, but you can’t. You have to hit the gym. If you miss this workout, you’ll feel anxious, guilty, maybe even panicked. Sound familiar? You might be dealing with something more serious than dedication. The Dark Side of …
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Sep
Why Z Drugs Miss the Mark Sleep gets harder as you age, and it happens to a lot of people. The frustrating part is that most older adults never bring it up with their doctor because they assume it’s just something they have to live with, but it isn’t. According to the Sleep Foundation, somewhere …
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Sep
Legacy pediatrician Dr. Iliana Solano recently joined Telemundo to talk about childhood obesity and what Houston families can actually do about it. It’s an important topic and one that deserves an ongoing conversation. According to the Houston Department of Health and Human Services, 34% of children age 12 and over are overweight or obese. That’s …
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Sep
Sep
What if you had hepatitis and didn’t know it? Many people with hepatitis B or hepatitis C have no symptoms until serious liver damage has already occurred. That’s why testing is so important. Viral hepatitis remains a major public health concern, yet many people do not realize they are infected until complications develop. According to …
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Sep
Sep
Asthma affects more than 260 million people worldwide and is responsible for over 450,000 deaths each year, most of which are preventable. For Houston families, that statistic is not abstract, but rather a reminder that having the right medications and the right information can mean the difference between a manageable flare and a medical emergency. …
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