Disease Prevention Strategies - FAQs:

Is there a diet that helps you get healthy?

DASH is an eating plan to help you lower your blood pressure. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.

For more information about DASH, visit:

Your Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure with DASH [PDF] (NIH)
Dash Diet Shown to Lower Heart Attack Risk Almost 20% (healthfinder.gov)

Related Information:

Healthy Weight - it's not a diet, it's a lifestyle! (CDC)

Where can I go if I can't afford immunizations for my child?

Federally-funded health centers care for you, even if you have no health insurance. You pay what you can afford, based on your income. Health centers provide

checkups when you're well
treatment when you're sick
complete care when you're pregnant
immunizations and checkups for your children
dental care and prescription drugs for your family
mental health and substance abuse care if you need it

Health centers are in most cities and many rural areas. To search for the Health Center in your area, visit http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/

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