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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Active Living and Health Promotions GeneralMajor Program

15911

Total Hours

Contributed.

59917

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

72

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

1780

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices

2946

Number of participants who attended age related health and wellness programs not identified as a “major program.”Major age-related programs include: Keys to Embracing Again, 10 Warning Signs, and AARP Prepare to Care

3992

Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels

3303

Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose)

1527

Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program

1087

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