Get screened for breast cancer.

• If you're 40 or older, have a mammogram every one to two years.
• Be sure to ask your doctor or other healthcare provider about a clinical breast exam.
• Learn how to do a breast self-exam and do them regularly.

Protect yourself against diabetes.
• Exercise regularly.
• Eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day and limit fatty, sugary foods and drinks.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Know and control your ABCs (A1C/ blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol).

Protect yourself from HIV.

• Use latex condoms.
• Ask your doctor or other medical provider for an HIV test.

Get help if you are experiencing domestic violence.
• Call 911 for emergencies.
• If someone is abusing you or someone you know, call the confidential Domestic Violence Hotline 24 hours a day at 1-800-621-HOPE (1-800-621-4673). Or call 311 and ask for the Hotline. You can get help with a court order of protection, shelter, leaving the relationship, counseling and other services.

Keep your heart healthy.

• Know your cholesterol levels and blood pressure.
• Exercise regularly.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day and limit fatty, sugary foods and drinks.

If you're over 50, get a colonoscopy

• Ask your doctor or other health provider to screen you for colon cancer.

Get a gynecelogical provider.

• Be sure to have an annual pap test. Get screened for sexually transmitted infections.
• Ask about the HPV vaccine for you and your children.

Practice safe sex and know your reproductive health options.
• Use condoms to protect yourself against sexually transmitted infections.
• Ask your gynecological provider to help you find a contraceptive method that works for you.
• Keep emergency contraception ("morning-after") pills on hand.

Protect yourself against osteoporosis.

• Get your daily dose of Vitamin D and calcium.
• Ask your doctor if you need a bone density test.
• Do strength-building exercises.
• Take precautions in your home to prevent falls.

Get help if you are experiencing depression.

• Talk to your medical care provider if you think you might be experiencing depression.
• Call LIFENET for immediate help and free services: 1-800-LIFENET (English), 1-877-AYUDESE (Spanish), 1-877-990-8585 (Mandarin and Cantonese)

Quit smoking.
• Find a friend to help you quit smoking.
• Pick a quit date and prepare for it by discarding all smoking materials.
• Try nicotine replacement products to double your chances of quitting.
• Call 311 and ask for the Smokers' Quit line for free help quitting.

Have a healthy pregnancy.

• Work with your gynecological care provider to plan your pregnancy.
• Get early and regular prenatal care.
• Don't smoke, drink alcohol, or use street drugs while pregnant or breastfeeding.