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 Sehba Ali Beryl Basham Tony Bravo George Burch Dr. Abigail Caudle Victor Cordova Cyndy Garza Roberts Amanda Goodie Alex Jessett Alton LaDay Glenna Pierpont Jay Sears Lauren Soliz John C. Sheptor
Legacy Community Health Endowment Board of Directors Claire Cormier Thielke Chairperson
Kathryn and Jeff Smith Shine for Lights of Legacy at the 2014 Holiday Schmooze Kathryn and Jeff Smith are no strangers to managing crises; as public relations professionals, it’s their job. But when the bad news came in the form of a Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes diagnosis for Sam, their 12 month old son, they realized they needed a new strategy to manage the chronic disease. “We were in complete shock,” says Kathryn. “You come in with what we thought was an incredibly healthy baby and leave with such a terrible prognosis. My biggest fear was the daily shots and finger pricks. How do you explain that to a baby?” It was a life-changing diagnosis that meant the Smiths had to be vigilant in Sam’s treatment. Along with the insulin shots and multiple finger sticks to track blood sugar (glucose), Jeff and Kathryn had to carefully monitor Sam’s food intake and activity. Any disruption in the balance of glucose and insulin could lead to a potentially deadly reaction. The Smiths relied on a team of medical specialists to guide Sam’s treatment. “If you don’t have the resources that we or someone else may have, I can’t imagine the worry and stress that goes into simply caring for your children every day,” says Jeff. “‘Are they getting the right care? Are we making the right decisions? Are they getting the right medicine?’ Legacy is filling that void.” The goal of providing high-quality, caring, and compassionate treatment to those in need has not changed in the 33 years since Legacy opened its doors to help people living with HIV. It’s one of many reasons the Smiths are strong supporters of Legacy
Kathryn and Jeff Smith
programs, and why they readily agreed to host the 2014 Holiday Schmooze at their home in River Oaks. While Schmooze proceeds benefit Legacy’s HIV treatment and prevention programs, the Smiths hope those who attended the party came away with an understanding that Legacy offers so much more. In 2014, five Legacy locations were recognized as Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMH), and two others are under consideration. The highest level of PCMH recognition validates our high-quality, comprehensive care for the physical and mental health needs of children and adults. Our team of physicians, clinical staff, social workers, and care coordinators partner with our patients to support them in managing illnesses and making healthy choices while linking them with their communities for additional services. “Houston is home to the greatest medical community in the world. Legacy provides such an amazing quality of care to people who may not otherwise be able to go to the medical center and get that kind of treatment,” Jeff says. That treatment offers peace of mind to Legacy parents whose children are living with chronic conditions like asthma or diabetes. Quality care means a greater quality of life, and that holds true for Sam Smith, who’s now ten and has his diabetes under control. “He said we can be sad about this or we can turn this into something positive,” says Kathryn. “Sam is not going to let diabetes stop him from doing anything.”
Mark A. Grierson Vice-Chairperson James A. Reeder, Jr. Secretary Mike Holloman Treasurer Michael Alexander Tripp Carter Joshua L. Espinedo Melanie Gray Melissa Mithoff Monsour Taghdisi
Chree Boydstun As you’ll see in the following pages, 2014 was another outstanding year for Legacy Community Health Services. We once again enjoyed more growth than even we thought possible, increasing our presence in Houston and expanding our reach in Baytown and Beaumont. We honored Martha Turner’s generosity and contributions to the Houston charitable landscape at our 12th Annual Luncheon. And, most importantly, we helped ensure the physical and mental well-being of more Texans than ever before. This year we added more locations around Houston, and opened an emergency room diversion clinic in Beaumont to help keep those vital facilities less crowded for those who truly
onors, we thank you! need urgent care. Our media efforts help inform more than 1,000,000 people about World AIDS Day. We distributed more than 4,200 red ribbons in the days leading up to the event, and notable city and state leaders joined us at the Montrose Campus to spread the word about the “Getting to Zero” campaign’s goal of no new HIV diagnoses or deaths in our lifetimes. Our adult literacy programs help hundreds of people earn their GED, improve their computer skills, and strengthen their command of the English language. To kick off the New Year, you hold in your hands highlights of some of Legacy’s 2014 success stories. None of this would’ve been possible without the generous support of donors like you, so please allow me to thank you once again for making Legacy a part of your lives. Stay tuned in 2015, as we have a new project in the works, one that will bring real, lasting change to Southwest Houston and Fifth Ward. I’m excited about it, and you will be too!
Fall 2014 Chief Development Officer
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Holiday Schmooze December 10, 2014
HOSTED BY KATHRYN AND JEFF SMITH “The most wonderful night of year” brought together some of Houston’s brightest personalities to support Legacy’s HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention programs. Thanks to Jackson Hicks and Jackson and Company for the fabulous food and drink! Dr. Scott Sawyer, Tim Surratt, and Mike Holloman
George Hawkins, Chree Boydstun, and Chris Laakso
Jay Sears and Debbie McLeod
Katy Caldwell, Chree Boydstun, Kathryn and Jeff Smith
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Mark and Christie Sullivan
Shafik Rifaat and Shelby Hodge
Chris Goins David Groover and CC Conner
Courtney and Bo Hopson
Scott Jacqmein and Patrick Gibson
David LaDuke and Gary Hammett
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Marcie Undlin and Amanda Goodie
Pat Breen and Milton Townsend
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Ben Montalbano and Jim Kovach
Kathryn Smith, Julie Oliver, Elizabeth DeLuca, and Bethany Hughes
Glen Gonzalez and Steve Summers
Terry Wayne Jones, Jani Lopez, and Jay Jones
Claire Cormier Thielke and Melanie Gray
Beryl and Daryl Basham
Bryan Hlavinka and David Theisen
Kathryn Smith and Michael Mithoff
Tony Bravo and Richard Werner
Lisa Bordelon, Cathy Easter, and Cathy Porter
Amy and Mark Miller
Chris Canonico and Lauren Soliz
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Glenna and Bill Pierpont
Diane Lokey Farb
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Toy Giveaways December 12, 2014
LEGACY MONTROSE, LYONS, SOUTHWEST, BAYTOWN, SOUTH PARK (BEAUMONT) Photo/Corvin Alstot
Toys from Lymphedema & Wound Care Institute
Thanks to our sponsors:
Community Health Choice, GE, Costello Engineering, Kids Meals, Lymphedema and Wound Care Institute, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, PulmonaryRx, Today’s Respiratory, Smithwood Medical Institute, Baytown GMC, Community Resource Credit Union, Baytown YMCA, Hard Hats and Little Heads, Baytown Police and Fire departments.
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Toys from Costello Engineering
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Community Health Choice Photo/Corvin Alstot
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Thanksgiving Baskets
Mapleridge
November 2014 MONTROSE, SOUTHWEST AND MAPLERIDGE
34 families in Houston, Baytown and Beaumont enjoyed Thanksgiving meals with all the trimmings courtesy of the Gibson family and other generous donors. Staff at our Montrose, Southwest and Mapleridge locations assembled and delivered the baskets. Southwest
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Houston City Councilmember Ed Gonzalez and Marlene McNeese - Bureau Chief, HIV/STD and Viral Hepatitis Prevention
December 1
Robert Martinez Photography
Houston City Councilmember Ellen Cohen
Tim Martinez and Bryan Hlavinka
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State Representative Sylvester Turner and Amanda Williams
World AIDS Day December 11, 2014
Robert Martinez Photography
2014 Pride SuperStar Daniel Rosales
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Katy Caldwell and Jeremy Brown, representing State Senator Rodney Ellis
LEGACY MONTROSE
Ann Barnes Reception October 29, 2014 FLEMING’S STEAKHOUSE
October 29 Katy Caldwell, James A. Reeder, Jr., and Chree Boydstun
Supporters gathered to welcome Ann Barnes, M.D., Legacy’s new Chief Medical Officer. David LaDuke and Gary Hammett
Glenna and Bill Pierpont
Ann Barnes, M.D.
Daniel Zilkha and Janie Wilde
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Legacy Annual Luncheon September 23, 2014 – Honoring Martha Turner THE CORINTHIAN
Lauren Randle and Lora Clemmons
Dessa Wexler, Martha Turner, and Gayla Nizzi
Shelby Hodge Jani Lopez and Lucas Frances
Mark Sullivan and Ceron
Francie Ballard and Estela Cockrell
Leisa Holland Nelson and Philomena Baird
Karina Barbieri and Cheryl Byington
Isabel David, Martha Turner, Glenn Bauguss, and Claire Cormier Thielke
Neil Hamil and Rosemarie Johnson
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Martha Barrera, Sam Arciniega, Lacey Dalcour, and Cyndy Garza Roberts
Tony Bravo, Claire Cormier Thielke, Rufus Cormier, and Richard Werner
Mike Mayell, Karen Mayell, and Linda McReynolds
Phoebe Tudor and Marie Bosarge
Mary Elizabeth Hahnfeld, Suzette Caldwell, and Glenn Bauguss Lucinda Loya and Monsour Taghdisi
Erin Goodpasture, George Burch, La Tarsha Mallard, and Liz Ambriz
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Sheridan Williams
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Back to School August 2014 LEGACY MONTROSE, LYONS, SOUTHWEST, BAYTOWN, SOUTH PARK (BEAUMONT) Our generous sponsors and volunteers helped kids go back to school with new bicycle helmets, haircuts and – of course – school supplies! Thanks to Visible Changes, NASA, Sloan, Bagley, Hatcher and Perry with Heads for Helmets, Shell, Community Health Choice, GE, H&R Block, YMCA, Freedom Tents and Events, Today’s Respiratory and the Baytown Police Department.
Baytown Police Department Sloan, Bagley, Hatcher and Perry Law Firm partnered with Heads in Helmets to provide free bicycle helmets
Houston Food Bank’s Community Connections bus
Arts and crafts with children at Legacy Clinic - Montrose
Visible Changes offered free haircuts Our volunteers included GE, Shell, Houston Methodist, and Today’s Respiratory Community Health Choice
Shell employees handed out backpacks
Houston Food Bank
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Frank Billingsley Golf Tournament October 20, 2014 GOLF CLUB OF HOUSTON
Presenting sponsor: Houston Methodist Birdie Sponsors: Grant Me The Wisdom Foundation and Lymphedema & Wound Care Institute Hole In One Sponsor: Porsche of North Houston
Kendall Kessel, Rick Dickson, Karen Myrow, and Jim Sikorski
Dr. Frank Contreras, Gustavo Ruiz, Ryan Chuston, and Dr. Joey Adolf
Will Kyle, David Campbell, Stephen Spielman, and Jeff Carr Frank Billingsley (L) and Chree Boydstun (R) with the winning team of Cathy Easter, Doug Arrant, Lori Swann, and Candy Kyle
Literacy Graduation June 19, 2014 SOUTHWEST
The graduates celebrate!
Jesus Rivera with his daughter and his grandchildren
Lidia Paz is all smiles
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Virginia Cordova moves her tassel to show she’s graduated!
Manuel Puac receives his GED
ESL instructor Rob Alvarado congratulates a graduate
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Showing our Pride Pride Week 2014
Legacy celebrated Pride Week 2014 by partnering with Range Rover and Discovery Green for the “Rainbow on the Green” celebration. We also hosted our 12th annual Mint Julep show with proceeds benefitting Legacy’s HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment programs.
AROUND HOUSTON
Rainbow on the Green Ashley Turner and Brandie Johnson at Mint Julep Mary Pena at Mint Julep
Legacy lit up for Pride Week
Bobbie Andrews, Lizbeth Monson, Michelle Robinson, Christopher Garrett, Trilena Amos, David Fox
“Shine a Light on Hope” Lights of Legacy Event - April 16 HOSTED BY MELANIE GRAY AND MARK WAWRO
Kathryn and Jeff Smith
Katy Caldwell, Chree Boydstun, Mark Wawro, and Melanie Gray
Glenn Bauguss and Martha Turner Bill Dodson and Cyndy Garza Roberts
Claire Cormier Thielke, Tim Surratt, and Mike Holloman
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Dr. Patricia Hayes, Dr. Kathy Hinze, Carlos Barbieri, Karina Barbieri, and Fady Armanious
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Baby Showers Year-round LEGACY SOUTHWEST, LYONS, SOUTH PARK (BEAUMONT)
Legacy’s Health Promotions Department holds a baby shower every month for mothers-to-be who have graduated from prenatal classes. They learn about prenatal care, nutrition, labor and delivery, and what to expect after the baby is born. The parties give these young women the chance to celebrate their shared experiences during this exciting time of their lives.
Health Promotions Director Maria Cantu-Ondarza (L) and Patient Educator Mayra Tamez (R) celebrate with a young mother-to-be.
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Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Houston, TX Permit No. 1886 P.O. Box 66308 Houston, TX 77266-6308
February 18, 2015
Advocacy Day in Austin The Public Affairs and Government Relations department at Legacy actively works to expand access to all forms of health care by advocating for policies that reflect the best interests of the communities we serve. As a policy leader, Legacy is leading the Texas HIV/AIDS Coalition (THAC) Advocacy Day at the Capitol in Austin on February 18. This day of advocacy is a statewide effort to help Texans affected by HIV/AIDS connect with their elected officials regarding issues facing the HIV/AIDS community. Training will be provided on the day of the event, and the first 100 volunteers to register can secure their complimentary round-trip seat on the Legacy-hosted private bus.
Register online at http://bit.ly/TX_Advocacy. To secure a seat on the bus, you must also contact Januari Leo at 832-548-5112.
AHEAD IN 2015: Legacy is looking for young leaders who want
to grow with us as we drive healthy change in our communities! We’re launching Legacy’s Young Professionals Program this year, inviting supporters between 25 – 40 years old to learn more about our services and programs through unique learning and volunteer opportunities. If you’re interested in being part of the advisory committee as we develop this exciting new program, contact Chloe Rushing at crushing@legacycommunityhealth.org or 832-548-5276.
DID YOU KNOW?
Legacy Southwest is expanding its Obstetrics program to include Maternal Fetal Medicine, focusing on women with high-risk pregnancies. One in ten of Legacy’s pregnant patients has a co-existing condition like high blood pressure or diabetes that requires additional monitoring and care during their term. Dr. Sophia Burns, Assistant Director of OB/GYN, and Dr. Carlos Carreno, Director of Maternal Fetal Medicine, will head this important new service line, continuing Legacy’s mission of providing high-quality care for all of our patients.
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MISSION
Driving healthy change in our communities
VISION
Connecting our communities to health every day, in every way.
CORE 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.
contactus!
www.legacycommunityhealth.org/give giving@legacycommunityhealth.org 832.548.5144
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