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October: Women's Health Month (Click Here)

Women’s health is about more than just routine check-ups it’s about taking proactive steps to maintain overall well-being. Key areas to focus on include breast health, reproductive health, heart health, mental wellness, and nutrition.

Breast Health:

  • Perform monthly self-exams and schedule regular mammograms based on age and risk factors.
  • Mammograms: Women aged 40–44 may choose to start annual screening, 45–54 should get annual mammograms, and 55 and older can switch to every 1–2 years based on preference and health history.
  • Early detection of lumps or other changes can significantly improve outcomes.

Reproductive Health:

  • Regular gynecological exams help monitor menstrual health, screen for infections, and detect early signs of conditions such as cervical or ovarian cancer.
  • Pap tests: Start at age 21, every 3 years through age 29; ages 30–65 should get a Pap every 3 years or a Pap + HPV test every 5 years.
  • HPV vaccination is recommended through age 26 if not already completed.

Heart Health:

  • Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women. Maintain a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and monitor blood pressure and cholesterol.

Mental Wellness:

  • Stress management, adequate sleep, and seeking support when needed are vital for emotional well-being. Mental health check-ins are important at every age.

Nutrition & Lifestyle:

  • Eat a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and healthy fats.
  • Include calcium- and vitamin D-rich foods to support bone health.
  • Limit processed foods, added sugars, and excessive sodium.
  • Stay hydrated and pair nutrition with regular physical activity.

By staying informed and proactive, women can take charge of their health at every stage of life. Routine screenings, healthy lifestyle choices, and attention to changes in your body are essential steps toward living a long and healthy life.

For more resources, visit: American Cancer Society - Breast Cancer

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Join us as a Get Fit GP Partner!

Community organizations and businesses are invited to partner with the City of Grand Prairie's health initiative to help educate and encourage residents to live a healthier lifestyle. Get Fit Grand Prairie is a community-wide wellness initiative that focuses on decreasing childhood obesity and increasing the health of all residents through physical fitness and healthy food options.

Each month the City encourages residents to participate in a healthy activity, such as a community walk, run, or sporting event. Your participation in one or more of these events can boost the level of success for the Get Fit Grand Prairie initiative.

Partnerships will be acknowledged in program brochures, as well as on our Get Fit Grand Prairie website.

Sign up your business/organization to become Get Fit GP partner

If you have any questions, please feel free to email ygomez@gptx.org, or call 972-237-7594. We thank you for your time and continued support.

Get Fit Community Partners

*Disclaimer: The City of Grand Prairie is pleased to partner with these businesses; however, these companies are separate entities than the City, and participating with them in this project does not necessarily indicate that the City fully endorses their business or product, nor does the City intend to disparage any other similar businesses or products that may not participate in the Get Fit GP program.

Mental Health: C.O.P.E.

The Grand Prairie Police Department’s COPE initiative stands for Community Outreach Partnership and Education. This information-sharing program allows first responders to have immediate access to helpful information that would assist them in a crisis. Our first responders are dedicated to partnering with our citizens with disabilities, and it is our proactive goal to have a program in place to assist. In the event a person is unable to properly identify themselves, or becomes lost/disoriented, or might act in a manner that could be misinterpreted by first responders, this information could be accessed rapidly.

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Diabetes Prevention Program

PreventT2 classes are offered by Dallas County Health & Human Services. The National Diabetes Prevention Program of the CDC has created the PreventT2 program for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention.  

As part of a PreventT2 group, you will work with other participants and a trained lifestyle coach to learn the skills you need to make lasting changes for better health. These changes include losing a modest amount of weight, being more physically active, and managing stress. Being part of a group provides support from other people who are facing similar challenges. Together you can celebrate successes and find ways to overcome obstacles.

For more information, view Dallas County's Diabetes Prevention Program information page.

 

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Phone: 972-237-8055
Fax: 972-237-8228

 

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Public Health & Environmental Quality
300 W Main St
2nd Floor
Grand Prairie, TX 75050

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