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Legacy Community Health - Baker-Ripley As a full-service, Federally Qualified Health Center, Legacy identifies unmet needs and gaps in heal

🧠☀️ When school is out, kids don’t stop needing support, sometimes they need it more.Summer break can be a relief for ma...
05/26/2026

🧠☀️ When school is out, kids don’t stop needing support, sometimes they need it more.

Summer break can be a relief for many children, but for others it can bring unexpected challenges. Changes in structure, less access to school counselors, and more unstructured time can increase anxiety, irritability, or overwhelming emotions, especially for kids who already need extra support.

Here are a few things families can watch for during the summer months:

🕰️ Loss of routine: Trouble sleeping, eating irregularly, or feeling “off” without structure

😔 Emotional changes: Increased frustration, withdrawal, or sadness that lasts more than a few weeks

📚 Gaps in support: School based services pause, but mental health needs don’t

🧠 Difficulty transitioning: Worry about the next school year or changes at home

👂 Unspoken stress: Kids may act out instead of saying they’re struggling

The good news: support doesn’t have to pause just because school does. Pediatric mental health care is available all summer, and telehealth visits can help families stay connected to licensed providers from home without travel, missed work, or schedule stress.

Consistent care during summer can help kids feel steadier, supported, and better prepared for what comes next.

📖 Learn more about summer mental health support and telehealth options:
https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-schools-out-care-isnt-legacy-offers-pediatric-and-mental-health-services-all-summer-long/

💙 Caring for kids’ mental health is a year-round effort and support is available.

05/24/2026

All of our Legacy clinics and pharmacies will be closed, Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day with the exception of Legacy Southwest located at 6441 High Star 77074. Legacy Southwest will be open to provide pediatric walk-in care from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.

Tuesday, May 26 we will be open our regular hours.

We hope you have a meaningful and safe Memorial Day.

Todas nuestras clínicas Legacy y farmacias estarán cerradas, Lunes, 25 de mayo en observancia del Memorial Day con la excepción de Legacy Southwest ubicado en 6441 High Star 77074. Legacy Southwest estará abierto hoy para proporcionar atención pediátrica sin cita previa de 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.

Martes, 26 de mayo estaremos abiertos en nuestro horario regular.

Esperamos que tengan un Día de los Caídos significativo y seguro.

💙🌼 Celebrating the people who go above and beyond for our patients.Legacy Community Health is proud to recognize our ina...
05/21/2026

💙🌼 Celebrating the people who go above and beyond for our patients.

Legacy Community Health is proud to recognize our inaugural DAISY Award honorees, honoring nurses and leaders who bring compassion, kindness, and care to every interaction.

Congratulations to:

✨ Edwin Araujo, RN, whose calm and caring approach helps every patient feel seen and supported

✨ Mary Marquez, Regional Nurse Manager, whose leadership uplifts her team and creates an environment where great care can happen every day

The DAISY Award recognizes those who make a difference not just through clinical skill, but through empathy and connection, especially during life’s most important moments.

This spirit is also reflected in Mary’s recent Univision interview for Semana Nacional de las Enfermeras, where she shares more about the heart behind her work:

🎥 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWUBtNrBSKc

💙 This is what Health Beyond Care looks like in action, people caring for people.

🧠📱 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.

🧠💙 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/

💙💉 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/

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

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

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