For many children in Houston’s most medically underserved neighborhoods, simply getting to a doctor can be long, costly—or impossible. But a growing effort is changing that by delivering high-quality health care directly to students where they already are—on their school campuses.

The rates of new HIV infections in Houston and Harris County are higher than the national average. National HIV Testing Day is Friday, June 27th and it's a great reminder to get tested and know your status. Most doctors don't automatically test patients for HIV so ask for a test at your next exam. You can also connect with community organizations like Legacy Community Health and the Montrose Center where you can access free and/or low-cost testing and treatment options. Walgreens is also offering free testing at a dozen sites in the Houston area on National HIV Testing Day -- Friday, June 27th. Watch the full interview with Houston Life to find out more about the latest statistics, how to protect yourself, and how we can all work together to end the HIV epidemic.

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Acres Homes, a neighborhood deeply rooted in Houston’s history and culture, is getting a major boost in health care access.

As we age, the opportunities for social interaction can significantly diminish, especially for seniors.

Harris County Public Health released its 2015–2022 report on HIV and STI cases per ZIP code across the county.

Many times people know that they want help, but think it’s inaccessible to them. At Legacy Community Health, they see the problems in accessing health care and are working to close that gap no matter if it’s for physical or mental health.

The event was established in 2010 with ten participating teams, and now it’s grown to over 200 players participating in the annual tournament.

It's almost time for the 13th Annual Frank Billingsley Golf Classic at The Golf Club of Houston. Next Monday, October 23rd, one of Houston's most familiar faces will once again be hitting the fairway for a great cause.

What to know to help seniors stay healthy this summer.

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The 16-year-old weighed over 300 pounds before his school nurse helped teach him about triglycerides, heart disease and healthy eating.

On Tuesday I’ll be leading the way for 36 teams of golfers to tee it up for Legacy Community Health as we raise the most money ever in our 12 years of the Frank Billingsley Golf Classic! We’ll be teeing it up at the Golf Club of Houston bright and early.

The next time you get a check-up, a doctor can give you a prescription to ride a bike. The new program is called Bike RX and it came into fruition about a year ago. The American Heart Association and Houston BCycle partnered with Legacy Community Health to give people the opportunity to bike for better health.

Mark your calendars for July 20 to 26 because that is National Youth Sports Week.

Maricela Aguilera, a mom of two teens on the northside of Houston, said she is living in limbo with the adults in her house vaccinated but the kids are not.

Monday is the last day for open enrollment at healthcare.gov. It’s possible this year’s enrollment could be more important than ever. “The website has had enrollment issues in the past," Peck said. It might be cheaper than you thinkOne of the most common reasons for avoiding coverage is cost. Free help is availableOne of the easiest ways to navigate the plans is to go to localhelp.healthcare.gov.

HOUSTON – Houston is home to the largest medical complex in the world, with more than 100,000 healthcare workers. But it’s still a struggle for many to find affordable healthcare options because they don’t have insurance. AdBut KPRC 2 found there are options for good healthcare for those without insurance. Legacy offers adult primary care, pediatric care, dental, vision, mental health and OB/GYN care, as well as low-cost prescription drugs. Express Family Clinic has offices in Spring, Conroe and New Caney, and offers low-cost healthcare without insurance.

HOUSTON – Legacy Community Health announced Tuesday that some of its patients were victims of an email phishing incident. The organization said it had mailed letters to affected patients. In a news release Legacy did not disclose how many people at its 15 Houston-area locations were affected by the phishing incident, issuing a statement which read, in part:“We take protecting the confidentiality our patients very seriously. In response to this incident, Legacy conducted an in-depth investigation and a cyber-security firm was engaged to assist. To help prevent something like this from happening again, we enhancing email security and reinforcing education with employees.”

The report concluded the pandemic unmasked the face of racism in the country. Local advocates: report casts light on inequalities worsened by COVID-19 in Houston-areaProtesters who marched for justice through downtown Houston following the killing of George Floyd referred to racism as a pandemic within a pandemic. Legacy Community Health operates several clinics throughout the Houston-area, serving patients who often go underserved or unserved in the healthcare center. There are certainly many barriers, said Dr. Chad Neimeyer, medical director of adult medicine at Legacy Community Health. Her job at Legacy Community Health is to look for ways to develop programming that integrates social work in medicine.

HOUSTON – The options for people to get tested for it continues to grow as the City of Houston, Harris County and Brazoria County look to combat the spread of coronavirus. Officials said if you have insurance, they’ll process it. If you are able to pay, they’ll do a sliding scale. Price: Varies, based on insuranceOption 4Next Level Urgent Care will begin drive-thru testing Friday morning at several locations across the area. Here is a list of #COVID19 Testing Facilities in Brazoria County.