• When and How to Wash Your Hands | Handwashing | CDC

    Washing hands with soap and water is the best way to get rid of germs in most situations. If soap and water are not readily available, you can use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. You can tell if the sanitizer contains at least 60% alcohol by looking at the product label. www.cdc.gov

    Adolescent and School Health | CDC

    CDC, through its Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH), promotes environments where youth can gain fundamental health knowledge and skills, establish healthy behaviors, and connect to health services to prevent HIV, STDs, and unintended pregnancy. www.cdc.gov

    Nutrition and Healthy Weight:

     

    Body Mass Index (BMI) | Healthy Weight, Nutrition, and Physical Activity | CDC

    Body Mass Index (BMI) is a person’s weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters. A high BMI can be an indicator of high body fatness. www.cdc.gov

     

    MyPlate | U.S. Department of Agriculture

    MyPlate Kitchen. Find recipes and resources in our very own kitchen. Sort by food group to find recipes based on what you already have or to get started on a grocery list. www.myplate.gov

    MyFitnessPal | MyFitnessPal.com

    Free online calorie counter and diet plan. Lose weight by tracking your caloric intake quickly and easily. Find nutrition facts for over 2,000,000 foods. www.myfitnesspal.com

    Community Health Resources:

    Health Ministries | Christ Lutheran Church

    The Medical Outreach Clinic is a completely free, nurse run walk-in clinic. Open Monday-Friday from 10AM-2:30PM, nurses provide simple lab tests, basic physical assessments, health education, and some limited assistance with social service liaison, medication assistance, and the provision of items necessary for health such as blankets, hygiene items, underwear, etc. www.christlutheranchurchhbg.org

     

    Health Clinic In Harrisburg PA | Hamilton Health Center

    A Tradition for Caring… A Vision for the Future. Serving the Harrisburg Community since 1969. We are a multicultural, multilingual, family-friendly, community health care center in Harrisburg, Pa providing Medical, Dental, and Behavioral primary health care services to individuals, regardless of their income status, language or ethnicity. www.hamiltonhealthcenter.com

    Healthy Families - pawic.com

    A Healthy Start for Families. WIC provides nutrition education to help participants and their families learn how to choose nutritious foods to improve health. www.pawic.com

     

    Food Programs - Department of Human Services

    Food Programs. WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) The special supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children established the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMN P) to expand the awareness, use of, and sales at farmers' markets.FMNP was specifically designed to provide fresh, unprepared, locally grown fruits and vegetables to WIC participants by partnering with www.dhs.pa.gov

    Teen Health:

    Information about health, growth, and emotions for teens - Nemours KidsHealth

    TeensHealth has doctor-reviewed info to help you be your best in body and mind. Get facts and advice on nutrition, moods, sex, infections, body image, and more. kidshealth.org

     

    Teen Health Clinic in Harrisburg PA - Hamilton Health Center

    population needs patient-centered, compassionate health care concerning the health areas that need the most attention. It is about building trust and helping these young patients feel empowered to understand their bodies while also getting teens the best doctor assistance in Harrisburg. www.hamiltonhealthcenter.com

    Ms Tameeka 717-232-9971 Ext. 4416     Free and Confidential

    Healthier By Consulting:  Free Mobile STD Services and Prevention Programs (confidential and accessible

    717-460-1392     Email:  Healthierbyconsult@gmail.com