OurLegacyToday Spring 2017
Legacy Community Health Board of Directors Beth Bruce Chairperson
Here We Grow! Legacy leads the charge to meet growing health care needs
Amanda Goodie Vice-Chairperson Beryl Basham Secretary Alex Jessett Treasurer Glenna Pierpont At-Large / Executive Committee Sehba Ali Glenn Bauguss Tony Bravo Beth Bruce George Burch Abigail Caudle, M.D. Victor Cordova, Jr. Cyndy Garza Roberts Bryan Hlavinka Bethsheba Johnson Alton LaDay Mariana Chavez Mac Gregor, M.D. Johnson Olatunji Naveen Pinglay Lauren Soliz Marissa Taler
2017 is shaping up to be a busy year for Legacy Community Health, with new construction and renovations at six locations around Greater Houston. We’re completing the new Legacy Fifth Lyons clinic in Fifth Ward, expanding into Deer Park, remodeling our Baytown clinic, and opening additional locations in the Gulfton area. We’re also undergoing a major renovation at Legacy Montrose. Here’s a look at how Legacy is growing to drive healthy change in our communities.
Legacy Fifth Ward Lyons 3811 Lyons Avenue, Houston Opening May Eleven years ago, when Legacy took over the city health clinic in Fifth Ward, not many people in the neighborhood thought we’d be there very long. The new Legacy Fifth Ward Lyons location, a cornerstone of the neighborhood’s continuing renaissance, shows we’re here to stay. Developed with strong support from the Fifth Ward Redevelopment Corporation, the 16,900 square foot clinic will offer the full suite of health, wellness, and social services.
Legacy Community Health Endowment Board of Directors James A. Reeder, Jr. Chairperson Tripp Carter Vice-Chairperson Bryan Hlavinka Secretary Mike Holloman Treasurer Michael Alexander Joshua L. Espinedo Brent N. Whiteley Melanie Gray Board Member Emeritus Melissa Mithoff Board Member Emeritus Monsour Taghdisi Board Member Emeritus Claire Cormier Thielke Board Member Emeritus
Legacy Deer Park Center Street 3430 Center Street, Deer Park Opening May Legacy’s proven track record of launching culturally competent health services in new communities is one of the reasons we received federal approval and grant funding to open a clinic in this critically underserved area. This area, which encompasses parts of Deer Park, South Houston, and Pasadena, is home to some of the poorest Texans, and very few of the 120,000 residents have reliable access to basic health care. The 6,500 square foot location will initially offer adult and pediatric primary care, obstetrics, and behavioral health services, with plans to add dental in the future.
Legacy Montrose Pharmacy 1415 California Street, Houston Opening October Staff at Legacy’s Montrose pharmacy work in tight quarters to fill 800 prescriptions every day and serve a line of people that consistently stretches out the door. To better meet demand for our on-site medication services, Legacy is converting the first floor parking garage into a pharmacy that’s three times larger than the current space. The reception area (pictured right) has more room for patient-pharmacist interaction and shelving for over-the-counter products such as vitamins, supplements, or diabetic supplies. This fall, we will take over pharmacy operations from Walgreens, with extended hours and new technology to push out patient medication reminders. Coordinating care between Legacy pharmacists and clinical staff means we can ensure patients follow medication schedules and refill prescriptions for better health outcomes. Appointment check-in and eligibility services are also moving to the new first floor, making room for additional primary care and infectious disease exam rooms and clinical areas.
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