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April: Clean Air Month (Click Here)

Health Impacts of Air Pollution:

  • Chronic Respiratory Diseases: Exposure to polluted air increases the risk of chronic conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchitis, and emphysema. It can also trigger asthma attacks, particularly among children and the elderly.
  • Increased Risk of Cancer: Long-term exposure to hazardous air pollutants such as benzene, formaldehyde, and arsenic has been linked to a higher risk of cancers, particularly lung cancer.
  • Heart Stress: Fine particulate matter and other airborne pollutants can lead to inflammation in the body, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
  • Worsened Mental Health: Pollution not only harms the body but can also affect the brain, contributing to cognitive decline, depression, anxiety, and an increased risk Alzheimer's and other brain disorders.

The Many Benefits of Clean Air:

  • Enhanced Immune Function: Clean air helps boost your immune system, making it more efficient in fighting off infections.
  • Improved Physical Performance: Fresh, oxygen-rich air can increase stamina and overall physical health, making exercise more effective and enjoyable.
  • Mental Clarity: Clean air has been shown to improve concentration and memory, which can increase productivity at work or school.
  • Better Sleep: A reduction in indoor air pollutants can contribute to improved sleep quality, which in turn has a positive impact on overall health.

Together, we can breathe life into our communities by working towards cleaner air for healthier living. Stay informed, stay healthy!

 

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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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