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What is a healthy Diet?

What is a healthy Diet?. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat milk products. Clean your hands often. Cover your mouth and nose when coughing. Remind your children to practice healthy habits, too. STOP THE SPREAD GERMS. Healthy habits help reduce

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What is a healthy Diet?

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  1. What is a healthy Diet? • Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat milk products

  2. Clean your hands often. • Cover your mouth and nose when • coughing • Remind your children to practice • healthy habits, too. STOP THE SPREAD GERMS • Healthy habits help reduce • illnesses and sick days. COLD AND FLU FACTS

  3. What is a healthy Diet? • Lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, nuts • Low in bad fats, cholesterol, salt, sugars

  4. Free and low-cost dental care • Your oral health is connected with your general health • Check-ups can alert the dentist to other medical conditions • Regular dental visits help prevent tooth decay, gum disease, and more Tri-Cities Community Health Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic Mobile Dental Unit Grace Clinic 515 W. Court Street Pasco (509) 547-2204 Open Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm 3180 W. Clearwater Kennewick (509) 735-2300 Screening on Thursday’s 8:00am – 11:00am Call clinic for more info 1608 N. Road 44 Pasco (509) 543-9280 Monthly clinics by appointment only Dental Services

  5. How can I Eat a healthy Diet? • INSTEAD OF THIS • Whole milk • Fried chicken • White bread on sandwiches • Yellow cheese • TRY THIS • 1% or Skim milk • Peel the skin off OR • Baked Chicken • Whole wheat OR • One white slice and one whole wheat slice • White cheese

  6. When Should I go to the Emergency Room? • Difficulty breathing • Chest pain or pressure • Fainting, sudden dizziness, • Weakness • Changes in vision • Confusion • Sudden or severe pain • Uncontrolled bleeding IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY go the nearest ER or call 911 IF IT IS NOT AN EMERGENCY call your primary doctor for an appointment or visit an urgent care center if you need treatment within 24 hours

  7. How can I Eat a healthy Diet? • INSTEAD OF THIS • French Fries • Handful of candy • Chips • Ice cream • Hamburger • TRY THIS • Baked Potato • Handful of nuts • Pretzels • Light Yogurt w/ granola or fruit • Grilled Chicken Sandwich

  8. Flu vaccine is the single • best way to protect you, • your family, and others • from flu. • Call your doctor, nurse, • or clinic today. the Flu ends with u! COLD AND FLU FACTS

  9. What is Physical Activity? • Moderate activities include: • Walking briskly, hiking, gardening/yard work, dancing, golf (walking and carrying clubs), bicycling, weight training

  10. The Benefits? • It provides health benefits and lowers the risk of diseases like cancer, stroke, high blood pressure and other heart diseases. • Lowers risk for Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and bone loss • Just a 10% weight loss can produce better  control of existing conditions and lowers risk for developing all these diseases!

  11. The Benefits? • Helps manage weight • Helps control blood pressure • Reduces feelings of depression and anxiety • Helps relieve stress • Helps build and maintain bones, muscles, and joints • Physical activity and nutrition work together for better health!

  12. What is SCHIP and how can it help my kids? • SCHIP stands for ‘State Children's Health Insurance Program’ • Premiums are based on the number of children in a family. • Children must be under the age of 19. • Pregnancy counts as an additional person. Call 1-877-KIDS-NOW (1-877-543-7669) for more information or ask your Primary Care Provider’s office for assistance

  13. Miramar Health Center 1608 N. Road 44 (off Court St.), Pasco Open Monday – Friday, 8 am-5 pm Phone: 509-543-9280 • Well child and adult exams • Immunizations • Chronic Disease Management • Laboratory services • Family planning exams • Prenatal and OB Services • Minor Surgical Procedures • Referrals Affordable and Accessible Family Practice Medical Services Most insurance plans are accepted Sliding-fee scale offered for those with no insurance

  14. Why should I visit a doctor before I am sick? • Establish a “Medical Home” for you and your family • Be a partner with your doctor • Have a place to go when you’re sick • People with a “Medical Home” are more satisfied with their care • Get to know your doctor

  15. Grace Clinic 3180 W. Clearwater , Kennewick 8:00am – 5:00pm Tuesday –Friday (8-2pm Saturday) Phone: 509-735-2300 Grace Clinic provides free medical, dental and counseling services for those with no medical insurance and limited ability to pay. Eligible patients must live in Benton or Franklin county or Burbank, have no medical insurance, and live at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Early arrival on clinic day is important. Doors open one hour prior to clinic services. Patients are screened for eligibility. Expect to wait several hours for services to be completed.

  16. Tri-Cities Food Banka nonprofit, United Way Agencyserving the hungry since 1982 Who do we serve? • Needy families may receive food as often as once every two weeks • At each visit, a family is provided with up to a week's supply of groceries • We request a statement of need and papers establishing residency • We do not require proof of income What is available? • Meat • Eggs • Margarine or butter • Rice • Beans • Flour • Bakery products • Pasta products • Canned goods

  17. When Should I go to the Emergency Room? • Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea • Coughing or vomiting blood • Suicidal feelings • Difficulty speaking • Shortness of breath • Unusual abdominal pain IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY go the nearest ER or call 911 IF IT IS NOT AN EMERGENCY call your primary doctor for an appointment or visit an urgent care center if you need treatment within 24 hours

  18. Resource Library Support Groups Educational Programs Newsletter NeurologicalResource.org 712 Swift Blvd, Suite 1 Richland, WA 943-8455 HAVE QUESTIONS? Alzheimer’s, Stroke, Chronic Pain, Caregiving, Traumatic Brain Injury Kadlec Neurological Resource Center

  19. Tri-Cities Community Health Keeping the Tri-Cities community healthy for over 25 years! Providing comprehensive, high quality healthcare services: Family Practice OB/GYN Pediatrics Mental Health Services Community Outreach Services WIC (Women & Children) Urgent Care –Walk-ins Welcome Dental Services – Now accepting pediatric patients Call 509-547-2204 for an appointment Serving You…Our Community Most Insurance Accepted

  20. Tri-Cities Community Health KENNEWICK MEDICAL 5219 W. Clearwater Ave., Suite 6 Kennewick (509) 547-2204 Open Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Medical locations in Pasco and Kennewick PASCO MEDICAL 515 W. Court Street Pasco (509) 547-2204 Open Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm URGENT CARE 507 N. 5th Avenue Pasco (509) 547-2204 Open Monday – Saturday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm NUEVA ESPERANZA COUNSELING CENTER 720 W. Court Street, Suite 8 Pasco (509) 545-6506 Open Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Serving You…Our Community BENTON FRANKLIN DETOX CENTER 1020 S. 7th Avenue, Pasco (509) 547-9000 Open 24 hours

  21. What is Healthy Options? A managed care insurance plan for Medicaid clients in Washington State • You are receiving Medicaid • Your child is receiving Medicaid or SCHIP • You are pregnant and eligible for Medicaid You might be eligible for Healthy Options if: Ask your health care provider or DSHS for more information

  22. Catholic Family & Child Service RICHLAND: 2139 Van Giesen Phone: 509-946-4645 PASCO: 2110 W. Henry, Suite A Phone: 509-545-6145 Catholic Family & Child Service was established in 1950. Each year, we serve more than 6,500 children, families and elders of all faiths through our 12 different programs. Programs include: adoption, counseling, foster care, kinship navigator, education, child care resource and referral, free maternity services. All services are available in English and Spanish.

  23. 211 The Washington Information Network 2-1-1 (WIN211) is an easy-to-remember phone number for people to call to speak directly with an Information and Referral Specialist • Find a healthcare or human service provider • Find an emergency shelter or food bank • Get rent or utilities assistance or legal help Call 2-1-1 if you need to:

  24. Mental Health Services Free and low-cost mental health service providers Tri-Cities Community Health Grace Clinic Crisis Response Unit 515 W. Court Street Pasco (509) 547-2204 Open Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm 3180 W. Clearwater Kennewick (509) 735-2300 Tuesday - Saturday 2635 West Deschutes Ave. Kennewick (509) 783-0500 Open 7 days a week 24 hours a day Acute and emergent mental health intervention services Services include crisis intervention, information and referral, grief counseling, education, emergency assistance with psychiatric medications, and consultation

  25. 820 Memorial Street, Prosser Open Monday – Friday, 8 am-5pm Phone: 509-786-2010 Affordable and Accessible Family Practice Medical Services • Well child and adult exams • Immunizations • Chronic Disease Management • Laboratory services • Family planning exams • Prenatal and OB Services • Minor Surgical Procedures • Referrals Valley Vista Medical Group - Prosser Most insurance plans are accepted Sliding-fee scale offered for those with no insurance

  26. A service for those who are: • over 60 years of age, • are homebound, • and have difficulty preparing • balanced meals For Active Seniors a noon time meal is available at seven dining centers throughout the area. For Information Call 509-735-1911 A program of Senior Life Resources Northwest An ALTC contractor and United Way member agency

  27. A non-profit agency dedicatedto helping you work through money issues and problems What is Consumer Credit Counseling Service? Services Offered • One on One Financial Counseling • Creditor Negotiations • Educational Workshops • Housing – Foreclosure support • Pre-Filing Bankruptcy Counseling 401 N. Morain Kennewick, WA 99336 737-1973 cccstri-cities.org What CCCS will not do: Judge you or your financial situation

  28. Tri-Cities Food BankThree convenient locations Benton City Kennewick Richland 621 9th Street Open 12:00PM to 2:30PM and 6:00 – 8:00PM Thursdays 509-588-5454 321 Wellsian Way Open 9:30AM to 11:30AM Weekdays 509-943-2795 420 Deschutes Ave. Open 9:30AM to 11:30AM Weekdays 509-586-0688

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