Good basic nutrition is vital for healthy growth and development – especially for infants and children.  Following a diet that is rich in vegetables with lots of vitamins and minerals can actually help prevent lead poisoning. Following a diet that is low in fats and sugars can help manage or prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Maintaining an active lifestyle and understanding the health conditions or environmental triggers that can make asthma worse can help families avoid trips to the emergency room for care.

The following links have information about the

Women, Infants & Children Nutrition Program (WIC)

Asthma Management Program

Diabetes Management Program

Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

offered by Sixteenth Street Community Health Center.