My Health

You can improve your health and lead a longer healthier life by taking these steps:

• Get regular medical care to help you stay healthy.
• Be Tobacco-Free quit smoking and avoid second-hand smoke.
• Keep your heart healthy; keep blood pressure, cholesterol and weight at healthy levels to prevent heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
• Know your HIV status. Get tested for HIV and avoid risky behaviors.
• Get help for depression. Depression can be treated, talk to your doctor.
• Live free of dependence on alcohol and drugs. Get help to stop alcohol and drug abuse, recovery is possible.
• Go for preventive health screenings to prevent cancer.
• Get the immunizations you need.
• Make your home safe and healthy. Have a home that is free from violence and free of environmental hazards.
• Have a healthy baby. Planning pregnancy helps ensure a healthy mother and a healthy baby.

Chronic Conditions

HIP Teens

Safety

Wellness/Preventive Health

Women's Wellness

Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene