Get Fit Grand Prairie

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October: Women's Health (Click Here)

Breast cancer is one of the most frequent cancers among American women, with 1 in 8 women in the country receiving a diagnosis at some point in their lives. There are more than 3.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States alone, which can raise the survival rate for people afflicted with the disease with early detection and treatment. Although women are the ones most affected by breast cancer, men can also get it.

What are Some of the Symptoms? 

  • Pain in any part of the breast 
  • Lump or node in the breast or armpit 
  • Swelling or redness on part of the breast 
  • Change in the size or the shape of the breast 
  • Irritation or dimpling of breast skin  

Who is at Risk?  

  • Family history of ovarian or breast cancer  
  • Being over the age of 50 
  • Having dense breasts 
  • Inherited certain genetic mutations 
  • Being overweight, smoking and drinking alcohol can increase the risk as well.  

As age progresses for a woman, it is vital to stay informed of other necessary health screenings to take preventative steps and early detection of diseases. Talk to your medical provider if you notice any changes or have any health concerns. 

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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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Contact Info

Phone: 972-237-8055
Fax: 972-237-8228

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

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