Legacy Community Health - Deer Park

Legacy Community Health - Deer Park We provide a wide range of quality health care and wrap-around services to all of our neighbors in D Mission
Driving healthy change in our communities.

Vision
Connecting our communities to health every day, in every way. Values

Health Care As a Right, Not A Privilege
We believe that comprehensive health care is a human right. Legacy’s services and programs are open to all who need us, regardless of the ability to pay, without judgment or exception. Devotion To Our Communities
We continue to build our legacy on a solid foundation by learning from

our communities, embracing the people in them, and serving their unique needs. Especially when no one else will. Leading The Charge
We address issues others shy away from. Not because it’s easy or popular, but because it’s the right thing to do. The Legacy team possesses unwavering courage and serves as a visionary catalyst for sustainably healthy communities. Active Stewardship of Resources
We carefully manage our available resources, in order to deliver on our promise of driving healthy change. We remain grounded in responsible decision making for sustainable operations, putting every asset where it can do the most good for the community

💙🧠 Kids are talking to AI more than ever but they still need real connection.More families are noticing how children and...
06/11/2026

💙🧠 Kids are talking to AI more than ever but they still need real connection.

More families are noticing how children and teens are turning to AI and digital tools to cope with stress, anxiety, and big emotions. While these tools can feel easy and always available, they can’t replace the care, understanding, and guidance that come from real people.

Legacy Community Health experts recently shared what they’re seeing in conversations with Univision 45 and KRBE’s Around H Town podcast. One message stands out: kids don’t need quick answers, they need safe spaces, trusted adults, and support that helps them build healthy coping skills.

For families, this is a helpful reminder to:

💬 Stay curious and check in on what your child is using

👀 Notice changes in mood, behavior, or habits

📞 Reach out early if something doesn’t feel right

You can learn more about this growing conversation in Houston Style Magazine:
📖 Read the article (featured on page 7):
https://issuu.com/houstonstylemagazine/docs/houston_style_magazine_vol_37_no_20

🎥 Watch the Univision 45 interview:
https://www.youtube.com/live/5h9ZNTJFsbA

🎧 Listen to the KRBE Around H Town segment:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/around-h-town-legacy-community-health-05-10-26/id1251043197?i=1000767137879

💙 You’re not alone, support is out there for you and your family.

🧠☀️ 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.

🧠💙 When your child is struggling, getting support shouldn’t feel complicated.Kids and teens can experience anxiety, stre...
05/19/2026

🧠💙 When your child is struggling, getting support shouldn’t feel complicated.

Kids and teens can experience anxiety, stress, or changes in behavior that aren’t always easy to recognize at first. Left unaddressed, these challenges can affect their confidence, relationships, and day to day life—but early support can make a meaningful difference.

Here are a few ways families can support their child’s mental health:

💬 Create space to talk — Even quick, low pressure check ins can help kids feel heard

👀 Watch for changes — Sleep, mood, focus, or energy shifts that last over time

🎯 Keep routines simple and consistent — Structure can help kids feel more secure

🌿 Encourage movement and downtime — Both help regulate stress and emotions

📞 Reach out early — You don’t have to wait for things to get worse to ask for help

For many families, one of the biggest challenges is actually accessing support. Between school, work, transportation, and busy schedules, it can be hard to fit in appointments.

That’s where pediatric telehealth can help:
📱 Connect with licensed providers from home

⏱️ Fit visits into your family’s schedule (after school, evenings, etc.)

🚗 No travel needed, reducing stress on both kids and parents

💬 A more comfortable setting for children to open up

Sometimes the right support is simply making care easier to reach.

💙 Small steps, early conversations, and accessible care can have a lasting impact.

📖 Learn more about pediatric telehealth and how to get started:
https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/pediatrics/pediatric-telehealth/

🧠📱 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.

💭 Diabetes and kidney health are more connected than many people realize.Diabetes is one of the leading causes of kidney...
04/28/2026

💭 Diabetes and kidney health are more connected than many people realize.

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of kidney disease, and kidney damage can develop slowly, often without clear symptoms at first. Many people don’t realize there’s an issue until the kidneys are already under strain.

Learning about this connection can help people take steps earlier — like managing blood sugar, keeping up with routine lab work, and having regular conversations with their care team about kidney health. Small, consistent actions can make a difference over time.

Our latest blog takes a closer look at why diabetes affects the kidneys, what to watch for, and how staying informed can support long term health.

📖 Read more here: https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-the-diabetes-and-kidney-connection-nobody-talks-about-enough/

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Deer Park, TX
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