Health Education

Obesity in children can lead to diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. These resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) can help you and your family make healthy changes:

• BMI Percentile Calendar for Children and Teens (English and Spanish)
• Rethink Your Drink (English and Spanish)
• Tips to Help Children Maintain a Healthy Weight (English and Spanish)

Staying up to date on your child’s shots is important. Talk to their doctor about these recommended vaccinations:

• 2020 Recommended Vaccinations for Children (7-18 Years Old) (English and Spanish)

Learn about the signs and symptoms of Chlamydia, how to prevent it, and how to treat it:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Chlamydia Resources (English and Spanish)

Do you have a chronic health issue? A chronic health issue is one that lasts for a long time. This includes arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, depression, obesity, pain and more. Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) invites you to join the free Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP). The program can teach you how to control and manage your symptoms.

• Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Flyer (English and Spanish)

• American Diabetes Association
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Gold Coast Health Plan Diabetes Care Schedule Flyer (English and Spanish)

Here are some resources to help you make your home lead-safe for your child:

• Find the Lead Sources (English and Spanish)
• Making Your Home Lead-Safe for Your Child (English and Spanish)

• Free Help to Quit Smoking or Vaping (English and Spanish)