Legacy Community Health - Baker-Ripley

Your health is more than a diagnosis. It's your daily choices, your goals, your family, and your future.

This Chronic Disease Day, we recognize the millions of people living with conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure.

While chronic diseases can have a lasting impact, small steps like preventive care, regular checkups, and healthy habits can help you take control of your health.

Health Beyond Care means understanding that health is about more than managing a condition. It's about having the support, resources, and care you need to thrive at every stage of life.

Take the next step today. Schedule your preventive care visit, know your numbers, and make your health a priority.

💙🌼 Celebrating the people who go above and beyond for our patients.

Legacy Community Health is proud to recognize our inaugural DAISY Award honorees, honoring nurses and leaders who bring compassion, kindness, and care to every interaction.

Congratulations to:

✨ Edwin Araujo, RN, whose calm and caring approach helps every patient feel seen and supported

✨ Mary Marquez, Regional Nurse Manager, whose leadership uplifts her team and creates an environment where great care can happen every day

The DAISY Award recognizes those who make a difference not just through clinical skill, but through empathy and connection, especially during life’s most important moments.

This spirit is also reflected in Mary’s recent Univision interview for Semana Nacional de las Enfermeras, where she shares more about the heart behind her work:

🎥 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWUBtNrBSKc

💙 This is what Health Beyond Care looks like in action, people caring for people.

🧠📱 If your child is turning to AI for emotional support, you’re not alone and it’s something many families are starting to notice.

More kids and teens are using AI chatbots to talk through stress, loneliness, or big emotions. While these tools may feel easy and always available, they don’t always recognize when something is serious and they can’t replace real conversation or human support.

If you’re noticing this with your child, here are a few ways to help support them:

✨ Start the conversation: Ask what they’re using and why, without judgment.

👀 Stay aware: Notice if they’re choosing screens over friends, family, or activities they used to enjoy.
💬 Make space to talk: Short, low pressure check ins can help them feel heard.

🌿 Encourage real world connection: Time outdoors, movement, or face to face interactions can help regulate stress.

📵 Create boundaries together: Simple limits like unplugging at night can make a difference.

These small steps can help build the confidence and coping skills kids need to handle stress in healthy ways. And if something feels off or overwhelming, reaching out early can make a real difference.

For families who need extra support, options like telehealth mental health visits can make it easier to connect with licensed professionals from home, especially when schedules are busy or getting to appointments is hard.

📖 Learn more about supporting your child’s mental health and what to watch for: https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-your-childs-mental-health-and-the-ai-trap/

💙 Support is available for your child and your family.