"I believe in what we do and know we can achieve a healthy community together."
Marie McKinney,
Chief Operating Officer

Health Resources

The following resources are intended to help you and your family live a healthy life. Remember, these resources are not meant to take the place of health care or services you may need. Please consult a WFHC health care provider about any personal health concerns. To make an appointment call (310) 450-2191 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Asthma
Allergies
Birth control
Cancer
Children’s Health
Cholesterol
Cold and Flu
Diabetes
Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence
Exercise and Physical Activity
Eye Care
High Blood Pressure
Immunizations
Mental Health
Men's Health
Nutrition
Parenting
Pregnancy
STDs and HIV
Weight Control
Women's Health

 

Asthma

About Asthma

Asthma and Your Child

Asthma Calculator


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Allergies

Allergens & Irritants


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Birth Control

Choose the Right Birth Control: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

FAQs: Emergency Contraception (Emergency Birth Control)

Teens & Birth Control
 

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Cancer

Cancer Screening and Prevention: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

Cancer: Questions and Answers

Get Tested for Cervical Cancer: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

Get Tested for Breast Cancer: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

A to Z List of Cancers

Cancer Facts for Women - (PDF)  

Prevention Checklist for Men - (PDF)


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Children’s Health

Get Your Child’s Vision Checked: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

BMI (Body Mass Index) Calculator for Children and Teens

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans: Children and Adolescents

Lead Poisoning: Prevention Tips

Asthma and Your Child

Get Your Child’s Shots on Schedule: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

Get Your Pre-Teen's Shots on Schedule: Quick Guide to Healthy Living


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Cholesterol

Get Your Cholesterol Checked: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

Cholesterol Quiz


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Cold & Flu

Flu versus Cold

Protect Yourself from Seasonal Flu: Quick Guide to Healthy Living


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Diabetes

Living with Diabetes: Complications  

Preventing Diabetes: Questions for the Doctor

Steps To Control Your Diabetes For Life

Basics about Diabetes

Pregnancy and Diabetes: Why Lifestyle Counts


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Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence

Teen Dating Abuse

Peace Over Violence Emergency Hotlines 


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Exercise and Physical Activity

Help a Loved One Get More Active: Quick Tips

Making Physical Activity a Part of an Older Adult's Life

Stay Active with a Disability: Quick Tips

Exercise and Arthritis

Stay Active During Pregnancy: Quick Tips  


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Eye Care

Aging and Your Eyes

Adult Vision Screening  

Get Your Vision Checked: Quick Guide to Healthy Living


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High Blood Pressure

Get Your Blood Pressure Checked: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

High Blood Pressure - Frequently Asked Questions


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Immunizations

Get a Pneumonia Shot: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

Get Adult Booster Shots: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

Get Your Child’s Shots on Schedule: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

Get Your Pre-Teen's Shots on Schedule: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

Adult Immunization Schedule


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Mental Health

Depression: Frequently Asked Questions


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Men's Health

Men - Take Charge of Your Health: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

Early Prostate Cancer: Questions and Answers

Questions and Answers About Testicular Cancer

How to Talk to Your Partner About Erectile Dysfunction 

Blueprint for Men's Health 

Prevention Checklist for Cancer for Men - (PDF)


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Nutrition

Heart Healthy Foods: Shopping List

Frequently Asked Questions: Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Healthy Snacks: Quick Tips for Parents

Eat Healthy During Pregnancy: Quick Tips


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Parenting

10 Tips for Parents to Help Their Children Avoid Teen Pregnancy  

Help Your Child Stay at a Healthy Weight: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

Healthy Snacks: Quick Tips for Parents


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Pregnancy

ABC's...Pregnancy Tips (A-Z)

Eat Healthy During Pregnancy: Quick Tips

Have a Healthy Pregnancy: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

Stay Active During Pregnancy: Quick Tips

Pregnancy and Diabetes: Why Lifestyle Counts 


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STDs and HIV

STD Fact Sheets

HIV/AIDS Basic Info


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Weight Control

Better Health and You: Tips for Adults

Adult BMI Calculator

Aim for a Healthy Weight

Watch Your Weight: Quick Guide to Healthy Living


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Women's Health

Frequently Asked Questions About Women's Health

FAQ: About Menstruation and the Menstrual Cycle

Get Tested for Cervical Cancer: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

Pap Test: Frequently Asked Questions

Get Tested for Breast Cancer: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

Understanding Breast Changes: A Health Guide for Women

Cancer Facts for Women - (PDF)  


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