Legacy Community Health Appoints Aaron Stewart as Chief Operating Officer
Aaron Stewart, Chief Operating Officer, Legacy Community Health • Legacy Community Health
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HOUSTON, February 23, 2026 (BUSINESS WATCH GLOBAL) — Healthcare provider, Legacy Community Health, has announced the appointment of Aaron Stewart as Chief Operating Officer.
Stewart joins during a period of expansion. Legacy recently added two new School-Based Health Care clinics and also plans to open new community clinics in Acres Homes and Pasadena this year.
Stewart most recently served as Regional Administrator at Houston Methodist, where he oversaw a multi-million dollar regional portfolio and multiple service lines. Prior to that, he was Market Chief Operating Officer at VillageMD, managing multi-site operations and working to improve clinical access, provider performance, and financial sustainability. Earlier roles in renal care also contributed to his leadership experience.
“Aaron brings a proven ability to strengthen operations and support teams, along with a deep commitment to community-based care. We are confident he will help guide Legacy through its next chapter,” said Robert Palussek, Chief Executive Officer of Legacy Community Health.
“I am honored to join Legacy Community Health at such an important moment in its history. Legacy’s mission resonates deeply with me — ensuring that every individual has access to compassionate, high-quality care, without judgment or exception,” said Stewart.
Stewart holds a Master of Health Care Administration from Strayer University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from North Carolina Central University.
Legacy Community Health operates 63 locations across the Texas Gulf Coast region, offering primary and specialty care as well as pharmacy services. The organization has been affiliated with United Way since 1990.
For more information, visit www.legacycommunityhealth.org.
Source: Legacy Community Health
