Teeing up for kids' health: Legacy Community Health hosts 16th Annual Frank Billingsley Golf Classic. HOUSTON, TX (October 9, 2026) - Legacy Community Health will host the 16th Annual Frank Billingsley Golf Classic on Monday, October 12, 2026, at TPC Houston, bringing together business, civic, and community leaders to support student health across Greater Houston. Proceeds benefit Legacy's School-Based Health Care program, which brings health care directly to students on school campuses. Last year's tournament raised a record-breaking $500,000 to support school-based health care services, helping students access care where they learn while reducing disruptions for working families. WHAT: 16th Annual Frank Billingsley Golf Classic * Monday, October 12, 2026 * 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. * 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start WHERE: TPC Houston, 4400 Palm Royale Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479 * Hosted by: Legacy Community Health * Title Sponsor: Quest Diagnostics * Presenting Sponsors: Equitable, Hawkins Laakso Wealth Management, and Pinnacle Environmental Services * Benefiting Legacy's School-Based Health Care program, which serves students across KIPP, YES Prep, and Galena Park ISD campuses throughout Greater Houston. * More than 50 teams are registered, with more than 200 business and community leaders participating in a sold-out charitable golf tournament * Opening remarks and welcome from Frank Billingsley * Golfers on the course * Sponsor activations and community engagement * Awards luncheon, raffle drawing, and fundraising activities * Interviews available with Legacy leadership, sponsors, and School-Based Health Care representatives MORE INFO: The tournament begins with registration and breakfast before golfers take to two championship courses for a day of competition, networking, and philanthropy. The event concludes with an awards luncheon, live auction, raffle drawing, and celebration of the community partners helping advance student health across the Greater Houston region. Proceeds benefit Legacy Community Health's School-Based Health Care program, the largest of its kind in Texas. The program operates 39 school-based health care locations across Greater Houston and provided 79,768 medical, behavioral health, and dental visits to 15,224 patients during fiscal year 2026. By bringing care directly to school campuses, the program helps students stay healthy and engaged in learning while reducing barriers to care for working families. About Legacy Community Health. Legacy Community Health is a full-service health care system comprised of 60+ locations in the Texas Gulf Coast region offering primary and specialty care, as well as pharmacy services. For over 40 years, Legacy has been innovating the ways Legacy Community Health provide comprehensive, quality health care services to individuals, families, and communities in need. As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Texas and a United Way-affiliated agency since 1990, Legacy ensures its services and programs are open to all, regardless of the ability to pay - without judgment or exception. To learn more, visit www.legacycommunityhealth.org. IMAGE from 2025 Legacy Community Health Frank Billingsley Golf Classic (L to R): Legacy CEO Robert Palussek, Executive Producer & Host of "Hello Houston" Frank Billingsley, Legacy Chief Development & External Affairs Officer Chree Boydstun, Hawkins Laakso Wealth Management Founding Partner & Director of Financial Strategies Chris Laakso, and Equitable Executive Vice President of Texas in Houston Sarah Ogle.

Legacy Community Health earns AMA Joy in Medicine(R) recognition for commitment to physician well-being. Media Alert Texas Federally Qualified Health Center receives national recognition for efforts to reduce burnout and support the professional fulfillment of physicians and care teams HOUSTON, TX (October 7, 2026) - Legacy Community Health has earned Bronze-level recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA) as a 2026 Joy in Medicine(R) organization. The recognition honors health systems, hospitals and medical groups that prioritize proven methods to reduce burnout and enhance the professional fulfillment physicians experience through patient care. Organizations that meet the rigorous criteria of the AMA Joy in Medicine(R) Health System Recognition Program are leaders in the national effort to transform health care work systems and address the root causes of burnout among care teams. Legacy Community Health is the first federally qualified health center in Texas to receive AMA Joy in Medicine(R) recognition and is among only a few federally qualified health centers nationwide to earn the distinction. Legacy joins 92 health organizations recognized in 2026 for documented efforts to reduce system-level drivers of work-related burnout and demonstrated competencies in commitment, assessment, leadership, efficiency of practice environment, teamwork and support. Legacy's physician well-being efforts include the StarLIGHT peer-support program and the Well-Being Index. Together, these initiatives support the organization's work to assess well-being, provide meaningful support to physicians and care teams, and address factors that contribute to burnout. "Being the first FQHC in Texas to receive this recognition, and among only a few others nationwide, is incredibly meaningful. But more importantly, it reflects what we can accomplish across our organization when we work together," said Dr. Tamisha Jones, Chief Medical Officer of Legacy Community Health. "We are transforming health care by looking beyond traditional methods for addressing burnout among our care teams. This recognition is a powerful affirmation that the work we are doing through initiatives like the StarLIGHT peer-support program and the Well-Being Index is creating a meaningful impact." Burnout rates continue to decline, yet U.S. physicians remain at higher risk for burnout relative to other U.S. workers. Systemic drivers such as administrative burden, staffing shortages and stigma surrounding mental health continue to affect the physician experience and contribute to the daily stressors physicians face. Continued efforts are essential to ensure physicians receive the support they need to thrive and help advance national health goals. "Supporting physician well-being helps create better care for everyone," said AMA President Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH. "Studies show that when physicians are supported, patients benefit from safer care, higher quality, and a better overall experience. Organizations recognized by the Joy in Medicine Program are leading the way by investing in workplaces that support physicians and help them deliver compassionate, high-quality care. The AMA is proud to honor these leaders for their commitment to physician well-being and healthier communities." Legacy's focus on physician well-being reflects the organization's broader commitment to creating healthy communities. In addition to supporting patients, Legacy invests in programs and resources that help physicians and care teams thrive, recognizing that a strong workforce is essential to delivering high-quality care. Since its inception in 2019, the AMA Joy in Medicine(R) Health System Recognition Program has recognized more than 250 organizations nationwide. This year, Legacy joins only 92 organizations earning 2026-2027 recognition and becomes part of a current cohort of 194 recognized organizations. Legacy's Bronze-level recognition is valid through the end of 2027, and the organization will be recognized alongside other members of the 2026-2027 cohort at a Joy in Medicine event held in conjunction with the American Conference on Physician Health in October 2027. About Legacy Community Health. Legacy Community Health is a full-service health care system comprised of more than 60 locations in the Texas Gulf Coast region offering primary and specialty care, as well as pharmacy services. For over 40 years, Legacy has been innovating the ways Legacy Community Health provide comprehensive, quality health care services to individuals, families, and communities in need. As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Texas and a United Way-affiliated agency since 1990, Legacy ensures its services and programs are open to all, regardless of the ability to pay - without judgment or exception. To learn more, visit www.legacycommunityhealth.org. Media Contacts: Sandra Fernandez [email protected] (713) 568-5604

How Legacy is turning fresh food into better health with FoodRX. At Legacy Community Health, Legacy Community Health has always believed that real health goes far beyond what happens inside the exam room. Comprehensive care means seeing the full picture of a person's life, because factors like what you eat, where you live, and what resources you can access all shape your health just as much as any diagnosis or prescription. Food, in particular, is a big part of that picture, so much so that researchers and health advocates have come to call it "Food is Medicine." That idea is at the core of its Health Beyond Care philosophy, and it's also why Legacy started FoodRX - a free produce program for eligible Legacy patients. The real reason fresh food matters for your health. It might sound like a trend, but food as medicine is a serious, evidence-backed approach to healthcare. The logic is simple. What you eat has a direct impact on your health. Diet-related chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension are among the most common and preventable illnesses in its communities. And a big part of managing or preventing them comes down to consistent access to fresh, nutritious food. According to the American Heart Association's Health Care by Food initiative, Food is Medicine programs connect food access directly to healthcare, helping people treat, manage, and prevent diet-related conditions with the support of their medical team. They are gaining ground nationwide and for good reason. The research keeps showing they work. Food insecurity is a real challenge here in Houston. The Houston Food Bank reported a county food insecurity rate of 15.4%, with communities of color feeling it the most. FoodRX exists to help close that gap. How does FoodRX work? FoodRX, a produce prescription program, was developed in partnership with the Houston Food Bank. It is part of its broader commitment to addressing the Social Determinants of Health - or the non-medical factors like food access, housing, and transportation that shape a person's overall well-being. Eligible patients can receive up to 30 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables, plus four healthy grocery items, twice a month, all at no cost. The process is simple. * During your visit, your Legacy care team screens you for food insecurity using a brief set of questions. * If you meet the eligibility requirements, your provider refers you to the Health Connect team, who will enroll you in the program. * From there, you receive fresh produce and groceries to help support your health goals at home. Think of FoodRX as one more tool in your care plan, working right alongside your medical treatment. Who qualifies, and where can you go? FoodRX is available to Legacy Community Health patients who screen positive for food insecurity and meet at least one of the eligibility requirements. If you're not sure whether you qualify, discuss with your provider at your next appointment, and your care team will help connect you to the right resources. The program is currently available at these Legacy locations: Legacy Fifth Ward, Legacy Santa Clara, Legacy Southwest, Legacy Northline, Legacy Northside Irvington, and Legacy Gulfton Dashwood. Legacy's Health Connect programs can also help patients navigate community-based resources such as food, housing support, transportation assistance, and more, all as part of your care at Legacy. Pinkie Fosha, A leader behind FoodRX. As Manager of Programs for Health Connect, Pinkie Fosha is one of the leaders driving FoodRX forward and making sure it reaches the people who need it most. She works at the crossroads of healthcare and community, and what she sees every day reminds her why programs like FoodRX matter so much. For Pinkie, food access is a healthcare issue. "What you eat plays a significant factor in your overall health," she stresses. "Nutrient-poor diets contribute to the development of obesity, hypertension, and many other preventable diseases." She also knows the difference this kind of support makes for patients. "Many patients are not even aware this support is available," she says. "To be able to make someone's day a little easier is why we do the work. Many of our patients come to the markets frequently, and to see their smiles and be able to serve them is so rewarding." That mindset is what Health Beyond Care means to her. "It looks at the patient holistically, not just providing a prescription and sending them on their way," she explains. "We meet our patients where they are, addressing any identified needs directly or through collaboration. Knowledge and access are key." Most of all, she wants patients to know the door is open. Whether someone needs help with food, housing, financial assistance, employment, or clothing, she and her team are ready to assist. FoodRX shows up even in a crisis. FoodRX is a program that runs on good days and bad ones. After Hurricane Beryl struck Houston in July 2024, Legacy's Health Connect team mobilized quickly. Distributions at Legacy's Santa Clara location served over 175 households with fresh food, hygiene kits, and essential supplies. Additional distribution efforts continued at the Lyons Clinic Mobile Market, where the team worked alongside the Houston Food Bank to make sure no one was turned away, including those not yet enrolled in FoodRX. That kind of response says a lot about what this program is really about. In addition to fresh food, it is a commitment to showing up for its community when things get hard. Ready to get connected? If you or someone you care about is a Legacy patient and could benefit from FoodRX, please reach out. Call Legacy Community Health at (832) 548-5000 or visit legacycommunityhealth.org to schedule an appointment and talk to your care team. Good health is built at home, in your neighborhood, and at your table. Legacy is here to support all of it. Sources: American Heart Association | Houston Food Bank | Legacy Community Health