Get Fit Grand Prairie

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September: Healthy Aging Month (Click Here)

Creating a healthy lifestyle applies to everyone at any age. It’s never too early or too late to begin your health journey even small changes make a difference. Making changes in your health not only includes exercising and food nutrition, but also staying up to date with screenings and immunizations needed.

Why are vaccines necessary?

Vaccines help protect you from serious diseases that can lead to long-term health problems or even be life-threatening. Older adults face higher risks of complications from illnesses such as diabetes or the flu. Staying up to date with recommended vaccines not only protects your health but also helps safeguard your loved ones and community.

Which vaccines and screenings do I need?

Your age, health history, and lifestyle all play a role in determining what’s right for you. Talk with your healthcare provider to understand which vaccines and screenings are recommended. The graphic below highlights key screenings that should be done starting at the age of 40 and over.

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Steps you can take today for better health:

  • Stay active: Aim for at least 30 minutes of movement most days
  • Eat balanced meals: Choose more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins while limiting added sugars and processed foods.
  • Get regular checkups: Schedule annual wellness visits and follow your provider’s advice on screenings.
  • Stay up to date on vaccines: Protect yourself against the flu, shingles, pneumonia, and other preventable diseases.
  • Manage stress: Practice relaxation techniques like deep breathing, meditation, or journaling.
  • Prioritize sleep: Strive for 7–9 hours of rest each night to support your overall well-being.
  • Stay connected: Social engagement supports both mental and physical health.
 

For more resources, visit: U.S Department of Health and Human Services: Healthy Aging

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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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