While respondents were generally not bothered by having to travel outside of Castroville for medical care and prescriptions, the Prevalence of type 2 diabetes and hypertension was of concern. . Our interventions to address the lack of access to health care in Castroville while combating these diseases include implementing a prevention program in Castroville schools, providing early diagnosis through healthcare screenings community health centers and creating group self-management classes for those newly diagnosed or experiencing symptoms. poor management of diabetes and/or hypertension. These interventions serve to empower the community to take charge of their own health and make health care more accessible to residents of the community.