Survivors of domestic violence and sexual violence often suffer chronic health conditions. such as lower back pain, headaches, memory loss, difficulty sleeping, depression, diabetes, asthma, anxiety, depression, and digestive disease.  To learn more about various conditions, staying healthy, managing your health care, free and discounted services, find providers and services, visit NC Health Info.  

https://www.nchealthinfo.org/

Additional Sources of Information

WebMd provides information on various medical conditions, supplements, prescriptions, living healthy, and pregnancy.

https://www.webmd.com/

MedicineNet provides information on different medical conditions, treatments, and a symptom checker. 

https://www.medicinenet.com/diseases_and_conditions/article.htm

Tips for Staying Healthy

https://www.ucsfhealth.org/education/tips-for-staying-healthy

https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/keep-active-eat-healthy-feel-great

Nutrition

https://www.nutrition.gov/

https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/index.html

https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/wecan/tools-resources/nutrition.htm

Oral Health 

Research has demonstrated that there is a link between poor oral hygiene and medical conditions such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. You can learn more about good dental hygiene practices at the websites listed below.  Dental insurance plans are available through the federal health exchange. 

https://www.cdc.gov/OralHealth/index.html

https://www.healthline.com/health/dental-and-oral-health#TOC_TITLE_HDR_1

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/dental/art-20047475

https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en

Affordable Care Act

If you are a survivor who needs assistance with applying for insurance through the federal health exchange, healthcare.gov, please contact us.