Category Archives: Press Release

MEDIA ALERT Media Contact: Sandra Fernandez sfernandez2@legacycommunityhealth.org (713) 568-5604   HOUSTON, TX (March 18, 2026) – March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Legacy Community Health is inviting the community to learn about colorectal cancer screening and prevention at a series of free events across its clinic locations. Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer …

Nearly 70 AmeriCorps members strengthen community health efforts as patient demand rises across Texas   HOUSTON, TX (March 12, 2026) – With community health demands rising across the region, Legacy Community Health is spotlighting the expanding role of its AmeriCorps program during National AmeriCorps Week. What began as a small team of nine in 2018 …

HOUSTON, TX (February 27, 2026) — Nearly six in ten Black women are living with cardiovascular disease — a reality Legacy Community Health works to confront year‑round. February offers a moment to deepen awareness of a crisis that persists far beyond a single month. With national observances such as Black History Month and American Heart …

HOUSTON, TX (February 9, 2026) – Legacy Community Health, Texas’ largest Federally Qualified Health Center, announces the appointment of Aaron Stewart as its new Chief Operating Officer. With over two decades of experience leading multi‑site health care organizations, he is known for improving operations, supporting provider alignment, and elevating patient experience. Stewart’s background strengthens Legacy’s …

On‑campus clinics cut absences, reduce work disruptions, and make health care easier for thousands of families   HOUSTON, TX (February 3, 2026) — Imagine your child not missing a full day of school to see a doctor—and you do not have to miss work to take them. For families at YES Prep Charter Schools, this …

Free walk‑in testing, Prenatal Navigators, and coverage support connect moms to care—no matter their ability to pay   HOUSTON, TX (January 22, 2026) – Too many pregnancies begin with uncertainty: “Am I pregnant?” “What do I do next?” “Can I afford care?” At Legacy Community Health, those questions turn into immediate answers and action—every day …

HOUSTON, TX (December 16, 2025) – The holiday season brings joy, family, and traditions, but for families living with diabetes or prediabetes, it can also bring challenges. From festive meals to sweet treats, balancing favorite dishes with healthy habits is essential, especially for children learning to care for their health. Legacy Community Health provides resources …

HOUSTON, TX (December 4, 2025) – Chree Boydstun, whose leadership has helped raise more than $350 million and expand Legacy Community Health from three clinics to more than 60 locations, will be inducted into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame by the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce. Boydstun is the chief development and external …

Photos with Santa, Holiday Crafts, and Family Fun for All Ages BEAUMONT, TX (November 11, 2025) – Legacy Community Health invites local families to celebrate the holiday season at the FREE Pediatric Holiday Party on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Pietzsch MacArthur School in Beaumont. This festive, family-friendly event …

Houston, TX (November 13, 2025) — Every year, World AIDS Day reminds us that the fight against HIV is not over. To honor those we’ve lost, celebrate those living with HIV, and renew our shared commitment to ending the epidemic, Legacy Community Health, in partnership with the Houston Health Department, Harris County Public Health, The …