Health promotion programs have long focused on education about personal health behaviors like tobacco and alcohol use, diet, physical activity, and sleep. Personal behaviors have an important role in health, but they are not the whole story. The conditions in which people live, work, learn, and play have an even greater influence on ones quantity and quality of life. To improve the health of people and communities, we need to have conversations about the variety of factors that influence health ...
Professionally: I graduated from the University of Kentucky with a BS in Agronomy in 1997. I graduated from Western Kentucky University with an MA in Organizational Leadership in 2021. Programs: ... More
The catastrophic flooding of 2022 left destruction in Eastern Kentucky, but it also left experience and a heart for those dealing with disasters. When Hurricane Helene hit parts of North Carolina and ... Read More
Unintentional injury, while declining, remains the leading cause of death among children ages 19 and under. (Source: Safekids.org) To raise awareness and demonstrate techniques children can use to pre... Read More
Describe the Issue or Situation. The top two priorities listed in the Hardin County assessment survey were sustainability of family farms and preserving/managing agricultural land.Describe the Outreac... Read More
The Murray State University Family & Consumer Science department received a grant earlier this year to facilitate FCS outreach and student interaction within the local community. Calloway County 4-H w... Read More