Legacy Community Health - Spring 2015 Newsletter

Idalia and Robert Martinez

Legacy Community Health Services Board of Directors Bryan Hlavinka Chairperson Beth Bruce

Vice-Chairperson Jani C. Lopez Secretary

Glenn Bauguss Treasurer

Ian Rosenberg

At-Large / Executive Committee

Legacy Provides Hope and Help for Families of Children with Autism When Robert Martinez came to Legacy three years ago at the age of 14, he didn’t like to talk to people, much less look them in the eye. “I couldn’t get him out of his room by himself,” says Idalia, his mother. “He was uncomfortable around other people.

I wasn’t sure what was wrong.”

The Behavioral Health team at Legacy diagnosed Robert with autism, and he soon began receiving treatment and attending support classes at our Southwest campus. “Many of our patients’ parents had never heard of autism before their child was diagnosed with it,” says Dr. Jeannette Valdivieso, Medical Director of Behavioral Health. “It’s important to diagnose a disorder like autism as early as possible, and unfortunately we’re often seeing children for the first time two to three years later than normal.”

Sehba Ali

Beryl Basham Tony Bravo

George Burch

Dr. Abigail Caudle Victor Cordova

Cyndy Garza Roberts Amanda Goodie Alex Jessett

Legacy’s Autism Support Program is driving healthy change by meeting patients where they are, and adapting our programs to fit their needs. “We provide in-house psychiatric evaluations and treatment, behavior therapy, and psychological testing to anyone who walks through our doors,” says Dr. Monica Garza, Director of Psychology Services. “Our program also has weekly autism social skills support groups and a bi-monthly support group for families that have proven incredibly successful,” Dr. Garza says.

“All of these meetings are facilitated by bilingual providers, a crucial feature since the community surrounding this campus primarily speaks Spanish.”

There’s still much to be done to expand the program, such as adding bilingual resources that can improve diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes. The Behavioral Health team plans to create a Legacy Autism Assessment Kit with evidence-based tasks, materials, and toys specifically designed to let us tailor our treatment and assessment of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

The social skills support groups have brought great changes to Robert’s personality and outlook. Now 17, he’s independent, quicker to smile, and able to make his own meals and get ready for school without help. “He’s the best-dressed in the family,” says Idalia. “I’m optimistic about his future.”

Alton LaDay

Glenna Pierpont Jay Sears

Legacy Developmental Clinic Staff, children, and families participate in the Angeles de Esperanza/Angels of Hope Autism Support Group

Lauren Soliz

John C. Sheptor

Legacy Community Health Endowment Board of Directors Claire Cormier Thielke Chairperson

Mark A. Grierson

Vice-Chairperson James A. Reeder, Jr. Secretary

Mike Holloman Treasurer

Michael S. Alexander. J.D. Tripp Carter

Joshua L. Espinedo Melanie Gray

Melissa Mithoff

Monsour Taghdisi

Spring 2015

Spotlight on Legacy’s Employees What is your job at Legacy?

I have been the Autism Group Coordinator at Legacy Southwest for the past Emily Santiago two and half years, working with parents Autism Group of children who have autism and learnCoordinator ing disabilities. Our group, supported by a grant from the O’Quinn Foundation, meets twice a month to provide support to parents of children with autism and help them learn how to work with their children to improve their prognosis.

When they first come in, some parents don’t want to accept the situation because they don’t understand the diagnosis.

In most cases they feel very differently after spending time with other parents who’ve shared their own stories. They find comfort in hearing about other people in similar situations, and that keeps them coming back week after week.

One of the largest hurdles for parents is working with their children’s schools, in part because they don’t always understand the laws regarding special needs children. The schools must provide speech therapy, occupational therapy, and time in specialized classes, but they must provide time in mainstream classes, too. Parents also need to learn what they can do at home to complement school activities.

Why are these autism groups so important to the Southwest community?

We are seeing a growing number of children every year developing autism. It’s important that parents have their children tested early so they can begin interventions early. In addition, many of our patient families speak only Spanish, so we offer the groups in Spanish.

What is the best part of your job?

I like to help people and this job lets me focus on families with children with disabilities. I think it’s very important to recognize that each child is unique and that we must respect and love them without comparing them to others.

My own child has childhood apraxia of speech, a motor speech disorder in which the child has difficulty saying sounds and words. She understands Spanish and English, but she can’t physically talk. I know how difficult it can be to live with a child with special needs, and how hard it is to find information and know what to do.

I am happy when the parents feel comforted. They tell me, “I know now what to do. I know how to help my child. I feel better about how my child will adapt to different areas.” It’s incredibly rewarding to not only make a difference, but to see on a daily basis the impact our work has.

From the Desk of Katy Caldwell Spring 2015

It probably goes without saying that we at Legacy are strong believers in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). We work every day to connect our communities Executive Director to healthcare, and a federal law designed to help us do just that will always have our full support. We don’t just talk about our high regard for this law; we back it up by actively helping our patients and clients register for the health plan that’s right for them. From October 2014 through February 2015, for example, we helped more than 2,500 Texans navigate the sometimes complex healthcare insurance marketplace. We successfully submitted just over 2,000 ACA applications and, thus far, have helped more than 1,700 people join an insurance plan.

But we can do more.

Medicaid expansion is a hot button topic right now, and with good reason. The ACA includes a provision that allows states to expand their Medicaid coverage to include anyone at or below 138% of the federal poverty line. States that chose not to expand Medicaid made it more difficult for those already uninsured to secure adequate coverage. These states also made it more challenging for low income HIV-positive individuals to receive medical care. Legacy’s history as an HIV/STD clinic and our current status as a comprehensive community clinic meant that we were particularly interested how the State of Texas would approach this important issue.

Texas declined to expand Medicaid.

As we so often do, Legacy formulated a plan to fight for our patients’ rights. We had a strong presence in Austin on February 18, 2015, for the Texas HIV/AIDS Coalition Advocacy Day, and met with state legislators to make the case for expanded coverage. Legacy employees and volunteers spoke passionately about their experiences working on behalf of underserved and underinsured Texans. We outlined how Medicaid expansion would make a real, tangible, and meaningful difference in the lives of not just our patients, who now number in the hundreds of thousands, but in the lives of all Texans.

But we can’t continue this fight alone. We need the help of people like you, people willing to write letters, send emails, or pick up the phone and call your representative to advocate for change. Together, we can give a voice to those who struggle to be heard and champion a cause that will benefit Texans from Brownsville to Amarillo, and from Texarkana to El Paso.

Getting to Zero: Legacy Takes Action at the 2015 Texas HIV/AIDS Advocacy Day Someone in Greater Houston contracts HIV every seven hours…

Heterosexual contact accounts for about one of every four new HIV diagnoses…

80% of new HIV diagnoses are in young adults under 29…

These sobering statistics aren’t about some far off place; they all apply to the state of HIV right here in Texas. Although the virus isn’t the death sentence it used to be, HIV is still a health concern that is often misunderstood by the public and our public servants. Educating our state’s top officials was the goal of the 3rd Annual Texas HIV/AIDS Advocacy Day at the Capitol on February 18. More than 50 activists from Houston, Beaumont, Austin, San Antonio, and Dallas joined Legacy Community Health Services to talk with our legislators about issues concerning the HIV/AIDS community.

This day began with training to cover the issues: 

Senate Bill 194, a bill introduced by State Senator Ellis, would mandate opt-out HIV testing as part of the routine medical screening for health benefit/insurance plans. Under the bill doctors would tell patients they will be tested, at which time patients may decide to opt out.

Legacy advocates ready to take on the Capitol! 

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A Texas solution to Medicaid expansion, providing coverage to those who otherwise cannot afford it or are not eligible for Medicaid. “Local property taxes are already paying more than $1 billion for indigent healthcare services in their counties each year,” said Jennifer Banda of the Texas Hospital Association. “We need to bring Texas tax dollars home to provide care to Texans.”

Continued state funding for HIV medication, treatment, and prevention.

Three in four people are not accessing the spectrum of care they need to lower their viral load so they can stay healthier longer.

Participants met with 35 senators, representatives, and staff to promote HIV/ AIDS education. “The face-to-face testimonies are important to legislators who are juggling several issues,” said Representative Senfronia Thompson. “You have an impact on people who may be unaware, but are sensitive to wanting to do something about important issues that impact people around our state.

Early awareness is always critical.”

Our team meets with staffers in Senator John Whitmire’s office

This year’s Advocacy Day was the first to feature a strong social media effort.

The goal was to include others unable to attend, and share top issues with Facebook and Twitter users. Legacy tracked our outreach using the hashtags #TXHIV and #Get2Zero.

2014 Legacy DONORS We are grateful and thankful for our 2014 donors making new gifts and commitments: Anonymous (Three) 1100 Restaurant Group LP A Fare Extraordinaire Nora and Bob Ackerley Martha Adger Dr. Joey Adolf Sofia Adrogue and Sten Gustafson Aetna AIDS United and Gilead Michael Alexander Veronica Jordan Alexander The Alkek and Williams Foundation Allegiance Bank Texas Teresa J. Allen and Ronald L. Reeves Diem and John Allis Tracy Alston Gayle and Corvin Alstot Philip C. Alter Amegy Bank of Texas American Cancer Society Caroline D. Anderson Eric Anderson Gary Anderson and Enrique Gonzales Jay Andrew and Parker Witt Apache Corporation Frank Apollo Daniel Arguijo Lindley and Jason Arnoldy Tana and Doug Arrant Michael L. Arrington Jamil A. Aslam The Honorable Nancy Atlas and Scott Atlas Robert A. Atmar April Ayers Margie and Nick A. Bacile Phyllis and Leonard Bailey Jerry W. Bair Baker Hostetler, L.L.P. Mary J. Baker Francine Ballard Bank of America Kris Banks Karina and Carlos Barbieri Carol Isaak Barden Ann Barnes, M.D. and Matt Barnes Ian Barrett Beryl Basham and Daryl Basham, M.D. Baytown GMC Buick Karen Bean Helen and Brendan Bechtel Julie Beck Beatrice Bengio Kristen and John Berger Roma Bhatt BHP Billiton Matched Giving Program Alan and Luba Bigman Bio Compression Systems Inc. Alex and Astley L. Blair The Blankenship Family Leslie and Jack Blanton, Jr. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Shed Boren M.T. and W.E. Bosarge Irene Bourke and Joseph J. Waiter Chree Boydstun BP Fabric of America Fund Karen and John Bradshaw Kristy and Chris Bradshaw Terry and Donald Brandt Kenny Brannon and Brian Smith Tony Bravo and Richard Werner Patricia and Daniel Breen Betsy Breier Sharon and Daniel Brener, M.D. Ting and John J. Bresnahan, III Brightstar Productions, Inc. and Techland Houston The Brilliant Lecture Series Gary Bristow and Gary Teixiera Broadway Cares/ Equity Fight AIDS, Inc. Claudia and George Brookover The Brown Foundation, Inc. Alison Brown Divya and Chris Brown J. Allen Brown Jessica Brown, M.D. Shirley and Robert Bucks Bud Light/ Silver Eagle Distributors Bill Bulcher and Rob Schmerler George Burch Sophia Burns, M.D. Bob Burress, M.D. and Tom Seymour Dennis Burrows, Jr. Cheryl and Sam Byington Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation

Katy Caldwell Jerry Callaway Lee Weller Callaway Camden Frank B. Campisi Linda L. Cantu Steve A. Carbone Mary Beth Carnathan Tripp Carter Sonia and Jorge Casimiro Abigail Caudle, M.D. and Joe Thomas Clayton Chambers Jennifer Char Brian S. Cheng Chevron Humankind Matching Gift Program Jay Chrestman and Chris Commander Ryan Chuston/Erin Hamilton/ Lymphedema & Wound Care Institute Lora and John Clemmons Casie and Devin Clennon Kathy and Rusty Coats Estela and David Cockrell Colleen Cockrun Bruce Coe Kelli Cohen Fein, M.D. and Martin Fein Comcast Cable Corporation The Comcast Foundation Community Health Choice Concierge Travel, Inc. CC Conner and David Groover Contact Resource Group Margo and Billy Cooper Stephen H. Cordill, Jr. Yvonne Cormier, M.D. and Rufus Cormier, Jr. Costello Inc., Engineering and Surveying The Honorable Stephen Costello and Debra Costello Ken Council Steven Cowart Kris Cox Michael Cox Michael Craig Alan Cranfill and Jerry Williams Todd Creger The Cullen Trust for Healthcare Hilda and Greg Curran Christy and Lou Cushman Marc Cutler and Gordon Hagendorf CVS Caremark D.E. Harvey Builders Katie and Jai Daggett Barbara Daily Abigail Daniels Tom Danish Isabel and Danny David Diana Dean Tony deAnda Dalton DeHart Marian and Gregg DeJarnett Glenn Dickson Patrick Dickson Richard Dickson and Luis Morales Valerie and Tracy Dieterich Donna Wilson Dietert Ben Dillon and Craig Maurice Dee Dee Dochen Bill Dodson Patricia Dolan Jennifer Gaines Dolman and Steve Dolman Abbye Dorn Jessie and Robert L. Dunn Oliver Dyke and Scott Kirkwood E.R.S.I.C.S.S. Cathy Easter Eco Pharmacy of Willowbrook, LLC Andrew Edmonson Nate Ellis John A. Evatz Jim Ewing Falcon Electronics Diane Lokey Farb Kathryn and Ian Fay Pam and Mike Ferraro C.J. Fetsch and R. Dale Roberts Allie and Jay Fields Kari Findley and Ken Sill Ed Finger Berthica and Hugh Fitzsimons Abel M. Flores Richard L. Flowers, Jr. Christopher Fluke Lisa Foronda Lucas Frances Ellie and Michael Francisco Ann Franklin

Jane Freeman Michael A. Freeman Michael Frewer Frost Bank Barbara and Michael Gamson Christopher Gardner and Gary Tinterow Christopher Garrett Patti Garrison Marilu Garza Joe Gatson GE Energy The GE Foundation Stacie Hudson Gensler The George Foundation Kate and Steve Gibson Patrick Gibson, M.D. and Scott Jacqmein Gary Gielow Laura and Carl Giesler Oscar Gil and Akella Dixit Eleanor and Dan Gilbane Janice and Robert Glaser Gloria’s Raymond Goetz David Golemon Kari Gonzales Glen Gonzalez and Steve Summers Mike Good and Matt Masek Amanda Goodie, PMP AVS Mary and Tony Gracely Grant Me The Wisdom Foundation/ Jay Sears and Debra McLeod Foundation Jameson Gray Melanie Gray and Mark Wawro Alison deLima Greene Kevin Grice Eleanor and John de Groot, M.D. HAART, Inc. Connie and Bill Habern Maureen and Jim Hackett Mary Elizabeth Hahnfeld Shannon Hall and Marcus Sloan Peter S. Halvorson, M.D. Anne Gibbs Hamilton Steven M. Hamilton, M.D. and Thomas J. LeCloux George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation Gary Hammett and David K. LaDuke Karen and Franklin Harberg, Jr. Harris County Hospital District Leah and Jim Harrison Patricia Hayes, M.D. Sara Haynes James H. Hazen H-E-B Punkin and Walter Hecht Michele M. Hedges Sue and Henry Heinbuch Celina Hellmund Cliff Helmcamp and Jerry Jeanmard Jeffrey Henningsen Laura Henson Carlos Rondon Hernandez Martha Hernandez Baine Herrera Gilbert A. Herrera Ronny Hicks Hines Interests Limited Partnership Kathy and Terry Hinze Bryan Hlavinka and David Theisen Brett Hobby and Victor Kendall John D. Hoffman HOK Group, Inc. Richard Holley Mike Holloman and Tim Surratt The Hollyfield Foundation Courtney and Bo Hopson Hotel & Lodging Association of Greater Houston Lou Houser Houston Endowment Houston Methodist MaryAnn and Douglas Hrncir IBC Bank William C. Isbell J. Harding & Co. J. Martinez Investigations Jackson and Company/ Jackson Hicks and Milton Townsend Tracy and Ken Janda Janssen Therapeutics, Division of Janssen Products, LP Johannes Vejbæk Jepsen Robert DeRoy Jobe John Cox Photography Harlan Johnson Rosemarie Johnson

Suzanne and Larry Johnson Wanda Johnson E. and Sam Jones Jesse H. Jones, II Robert A. Jones Delayna Judy Richard Lee Jukes Stephen Jukes Doris and Lane Kalmin Blake Karambis Cele and Sam Keeper Katherine Kekatos Candace Kessel Kendall Kessel Rand W. Key Gary Killingsworth Scott Killpack Bernadette King Kipp Houston Public Schools Joe Kirkendall Julie and Erich A. Kleine Paula and Leo Kleiweg Kathy Korte and Philip White James Kovach and Ben Montalbano Dawn and Chris Krieg Matthew La Rose Brandy and Chris Laakso Laboratory Corp of America Alton J. LaDay, II Cheryl Lamb Catherine Lamboley Joann Lammons George C. Lancaster Joel L. Laser Harriet and Truett Latimer Eileen and Kase Lawal Ryan Leach The Francis L. Lederer Foundation Leah and John Leggett Sally Lehr Charles W. Leigh, III and Shannon R. Schrader, M.D. Amy D. Leonard Molly and Mark Levine, M.D. Rochelle and Max Levit Robert A. Levy Sherry and Ken Levy Dr. Dorothy Lewis and Dr. Paul Overbeek Celina Lilly Limelight Little Dipper Lounge Jani Lopez Lucinda and Javier Loya Omar Lozano Rita Lucido Toni Lynch The Lyons Foundation Joan H. Lyons Macy’s Foundation Macy’s, Inc. Carolyn and Stevens Mafrige Linda S. Magill, M.D. and J. Patrick Magill Maintenance of Houston, Inc. Ellie Joyce Malavis Marilyn and Sid Mann Nancy and Neal Manne March of Dimes, Texas Chapter Irene and Stan Marek Joan Marshak Michele and Rick Martini Max’s Wine Dive Karen and Mike Mayell Brent McCaleb Trish McCall and Julie Purkey Deborah McGuire James D. McKenna Donna and Buster McPherson Linda and Walter McReynolds Bert Melnick and Carl Moore Memorial Hermann Health System Trini Mendenhall Rosalinda C. Mendez Scott Mesteller and Micheal Reeves Michael’s Outpost Inc. Anne Miller and Paul James Chris Miller Amy and Todd Miller The Misfits Melissa and Michael Mithoff Ginni and Richard Mithoff MMI Agency Sharon Montgomery Sid Moorhead Shannon and John Morton Catherine Mosbacher

2014 Legacy DONORS Kathryn Mosbacher Karen Myrow Jim Mzyk H. Joe Nelson, III Elizabeth Nguyen William M. Nicholas Nights in Black Leather Kristen and Lee Nix Noble Energy, Inc. Joseph H. Nolan, Jr. Eileen and Jim Ohmart Marjory and Barry Okin Alisa O’Leary Julie Oliver and Tim Meiss Margo Ornelas Martha Farish Oti Out For Education Outlook Financial Group LLC Sharon M. Owens Catherine and Cenk Ozdogan, M.D. Irwin H. Palchick Doug Parker and Robert W. Walker Jack Parker Mary G. Pastor and Caesar F. Deiparine Kimberly Paulus Constantinos Pavlitsos and Arturo F. Rios, M.D. William L. Peel, Jr. Mary A. Pena Shannon Pena Randy Petersen Petrello Family Foundation Phillips 66 Jan and Tom Phipps Pam A. Piazzo Al Pierce Glenna and Bill Pierpont Amy Pitts and Kim Waycaster Priscilla Plumb Gerard Pollard Cathy Porter Ruth Porterfield Julitta Pourciau Corine and Manuel Prieto PromoPrint Group Pro/Sound Tim Pugh PulmonaryRx

T. Ray Purser and Doug Hollowell Dean Putterman Rochelle Pye Kelley and Bill Pyle Christi and Dean Quinn R.E. Smith Foundation Linsay and Jeremy Radcliffe Martha Raymond Donna and Bill Read Lisa Rebori Kevin Rech James A. Reeder, Jr. and Eric Nevil Judy and Martin Reiner Minjie and Trevor Reuben Russell Richard Chris Ritter Warner and Bob Roberts Floyd W. Robinson, Jr. Ann Rogers Regina Rogers Timothy J. Rolader John Rolfe Anne and Joe Romano Sybil F. Roos Nick Rostykus Kathi and Bill Rovere Ishita Roy Erica and David Ruck Richard R. Ruckel Jean B. Ruggles Rhoda Ruiz and Jose E. Castro Donna Rybiski James E. Salter, Jr., M.D. and Steven E. Holbrook Leila Sarmecanic Susan Sarofim Scott Sawyer, M.D. and Barry Mandel Scurlock Foundation Jennifer and Justin Segal Sentinel Trust Company Hugh P. Shannonhouse Ann Shaw Shell Oil Tony Shelton Theresa and Chris Siebenaler Tiffany Sigler James Sikorski Anne and Craig Sinasac Sisters of the Southern Spread

Barbara and Louis Sklar Jason Slawicz Len Slusser Terril Slusser Smith & Sacco, Ltd./Kathy and Jeff Smith Edward J. Smith Susan and Jeff Smith Heidi and Marcus Smith Scott Smith Melinda Snell and David Elder Society for the Performing Arts Lauren Soliz and Chris Canonico Sotheby’s International Realty Sovereign Services Mark Sparks and Johnny Nguyen Ernest Spillard Joel R. Sprott and Robert J. Pupelis Michael Stafford Stage Stores Lois and George Stark Kara Stauffer-Philbin Brian Stephens and T.J. Wheeler Katie Stephens David Stevenson Stewart Title Clint Stewart Erin and James Stewart Randall Stewart Teena and Brian T. Stoker Jonathan Story Alexander Strange Paul Stricklin D. Ford Stuart Patricia and Robert Sturdivant Christie and Mark Sullivan Patrick Sullivan Lori A. Swann Sysco Houston, Inc. Jackie Taylor Texas Gay Rodeo Association - Houston Claire Cormier Thielke and Rick Thielke Caroline Thomas Cindy and Jim Thorp James G. Thorpe Karen and John Tipton TKImages Virginia and Walter Tomlinson Tony’s Corner Pocket

Tootsies Nicola Fuentes Toubia Richard Tow Ann Trammell Charles N. Tranchant Janae and Kenny Tsai Phoebe and Bobby Tudor Tod Tully Debra A. Tummins Martha F. Turner and A. Glenn Bauguss, Jr. Betty and Jess Tutor Lynne Tyer and Doug Simmons United Healthcare United Way of Greater Houston US Legal Support, Inc. Paul-David Van Atta Natalie N. Vanek, M.D. Jeffrey VanZuyt Leopoldo R. Vasquez, III Sandeep R. Velkuru Randy Vidrine Mary Jane and Bob Wakefield Lisa and John B. Walker Lisa and Barron Wallace Richard Watson and Robert Harwood Brenda and David Weathers Michael Weiser Gay Wells Ralph Wheeler Whole Foods Market Susan and Martin Wickliff, Jr. Karen and Rudy Wildenstein Williams Carla and Howard Williams, Jr. Sheridan and John Eddie Williams Jeanie Kilroy Wilson Joseph R. Wilson Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff William G. Woodford Melissa and Tom Woodruff Lorraine and Ed Wulfe Ellen A. Yarrell, P.C. Dee Young Julie Young William Mark Young Your Total Foot Care Specialist Meagan Jukes Zeigenbein Stewart Zuckerbrod, M.D.

2014 Legacy Tribute Gifts IN MEMORIAM Legacy donors remembered and celebrated the lives of the following individuals: Thomas M. Aimar, III Eric S. Anderson Jerry Bartee Don Borchert Timothy Brookover Donnesha Bryant Robert Campbell, M.D. Wanda Click

Richard Corkern Chet Domingue James C. Frost Ruth and Stanley Greiss Chitra Gunatilaka John Harrell Karur S. Krishnan Beverly Ann Burke Lane

Harry E. “Skip” Martin, III Joel L. Martinez Kiyoshi Okayabashi Ann Reid Al Strickland Elizabeth Teixeira Mark Townsley

IN HONOR OF...

Legacy donors honored major milestones and the lives of the following individuals: Rusty Arena Jim Benton Frank Billingsley and Kevin Gilliard Chree Boydstun Shirley and Robert Bucks Susan and Tom Bucks Jenn Char Renita Cooksey Grant Corrins Michael B. Cox Alan Cranfill and Jerry Williams Isabel David Victor Fainstein, M.D.

Pam and Mike Ferraro Guy Fuentes Jan and Roger Gilbert Debra and Mark Grierson Lorena Guillory Brooke Hardie Bradford Hardie Eric J. Haufrecht, M.D. Brad Hindley Shelby Hodge Kyle A. Hartmann and Gilbert C. Horning

Charles Krenzler Legacy Community Health Services’ Leadership Team Januari Leo’s work on HERO Kevin Leonard Barry Mandel Timothy J. Martinez David S. Mitchell Jack Parker Glenna Pierpont and Claire Cormier Thielke Kelley and Bill Pyle Diane and Jim Reynolds Scott Sawyer, M.D. and Barry Mandel The Honorable Arthur Schechter

Shannon Schrader, M.D. Jim Sikorski Kathy and Jeff Smith C. Richard Stasney, M.D. Tim Surratt Claire Cormier Thielke Phoebe Tudor Martha Turner Carlisle Vandervoort and Gabriela Trzebinski Barbara Walker Wally White World AIDS Day

Legacy Events & Community Outreach Legacy in Beaumont Legacy’s Beaumont employees drive healthy change with community outreach and screenings. The team offered screenings and scheduled adult primary care and OB/GYN appointments at the St. Katharine Drexel Health Fair.

Adult Literacy and ESL Legacy Adult Literacy students were awarded adult education certificates after completing training at Legacy. The certificates pave the way for GED classes and higher education.

Legacy’s Director of Public Health, Maria Cantu-Ondarza, received recognition from the Mexican consulate for her outstanding leadership and support of the Literacy Program at Legacy Southwest.

Baby Showers

A Thank You from Legacy

Legacy’s monthly baby showers are fun events for our clients who complete “Becoming a Mom” prenatal classes.

Thank you so much to Chris Shepherd of Underbelly, Kevin Floyd of The Hay Merchant, and Brock Wagner of Saint Arnold Brewing Company for hosting a recent charity dinner in support of Legacy. The dinner paired St. Arnold’s specialty beers (many aged at Hay Merchant) with Underbelly courses. Pictured are (R-L) Chris Shepherd, Katy Caldwell, Chree Boydstun, and Kevin Floyd.

ERSICSS chooses Legacy as 2015 Beneficiary Did you know three out of every five Houston area children don’t have the expected reading-readiness skills upon entering kindergarten? Reading proficiency by the end of third grade is a crucial marker in a child’s educational development, and too many of Houston’s next generation are being left behind.

These are two of the reasons we’ve launched the Legacy’s Little Readers program. Children between the ages of Legacy Southwest Pediatrician, six months and five years will receive a free, age-appropriate Dr. Salma Vawda, reads a book (in English or Spanish) at each well-child visit. By probook with one of her patients. viding families a “prescription to read,” our trusted clinicians are encouraging healthy minds and bodies as well as reinforcing critical skills for literacy and learning.

Help share a love of reading with Legacy’s youngest clients! Donate at www.legacycommunityhealth.org/reads.

We are grateful and excited that Empire of the Royal Sovereign and Imperial Court of the Single Star of Houston Incorporated (ERSICSS) has chosen Legacy and its Body Positive Wellness Program as one of its beneficiaries for 2015!

ERSICSS, an organization of entertainers and volunteers, participates in and organizes events through the year. Its mission is to sponsor, support, and promote community charitable and educational programs and efforts; to promote and recognize community leaders; and to promote harmony among the people in the community.

Legacy representatives were on hand when the announcement was made at the Royal Investitures of the Reign XXXI, with Emperor Susan Hayes and Empress Angela Mercy presiding.

“For over thirty years, this hard-working group of people has helped many organizations in Houston,” said Tim Martinez, Sr. Director of Development. “We have a long and proud history with ERSICSS and are honored to be a beneficiary. We hope everyone will come out and help them raise funds, one dollar at a time.”

For the latest ERSICSS fundraising events, visit the group’s Facebook page at facebook.com/ersicsshouston.

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April 28 Lights of Legacy Spring Celebration & Membership Mixer Please join us at the home of Lights of Legacy members, Tony Bravo and Richard Werner for an evening of cocktails and celebration! In its inaugural year, the Lights of Legacy philanthropic group raised nearly $100,000 to support Legacy’s mission of driving healthy change in our communities.

Katie Daggett, Lights@legacycommunityhealth.org • (832) 548-5235

May 2 Derby Day at Meteor Wear your derby hat to kick off Mint Julep with an afternoon of live entertainment and live viewing of the Kentucky Derby!

July 19 The 13th Annual Mint Julep Show at South Beach High heels, big hair, and lots of bling! Mint Julep brings together some of Houston’s top LGBT entertainers for an afternoon of outrageous performances and oodles of fun.

Proceeds benefit Legacy’s HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and support programs.

SHOP AND SUPPORT LEGACY!

Shopping on the web?

Head to http://smile.amazon.com, and Amazon will donate a portion of your eligible purchase to the charitable organization of your choice.

Log in and select Legacy Community Health Services, Inc. as your beneficiary!

Shopping for groceries? Go to http://krogercommunityrewards.com and link your rewards card to Legacy Community Health Services.

Kroger will donate a portion of the sale to Legacy!

Chloe Rushing, events@legacycommunityhealth.org • (832) 200-7150

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DID YOU KNOW? Legacy physicians and staff are leading the next generation of providers to continue caring for our communities! We host Houston Methodist’s Family Practice Residency program at Legacy San Jacinto in Baytown.

We also collaborate to provide advanced training for Fellows (physicians who have completed their Residency training, but continue on with an additional study in a specialty area such as psychiatry and endocrinology) throughout our organization.

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