Free education programs to help residents manage chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure at the Northeast Multi-Service Center, 9720 Spaulding St in Houston's Settegast neighborhood. Classes are offered by the Houston Health Department and cover nutrition, medication management, physical activity, monitoring vital signs, and knowing when to seek medical care. Programs are open to all community members and are designed to reduce hospitalizations and improve quality of life for people living with chronic conditions. Participants learn practical skills they can use at home to take control of their health. Source: Houston Health Department, houstonhealth.org.
Community context
About ZIP 77016
Total population
29,376
Median household income
$42,186
Poverty rate
22.1%
Uninsured rate
3.8%
Total population
29,376
Median household income
$42,186
Poverty rate
22.1%
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