Success Stories

• 13

  July

  Hydroponic Growing Units Increase Access to Fresh Produce at Schools in Martin County

  Food insecurity rates in rural communities are higher compared to their urban counterparts. Feeding Kentucky reports 1 in 7 adults and 1 in 6 children face hunger, with counties in eastern Kentucky ex...

  
  

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• 13

  July

  Diabetes Prevention in Kentucky through FCS and UK HealthCare Clinical-Community Partnership

  Diabetes is a major health concern in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with over 13% of adults living with diabetes, giving Kentucky the 4thhighest mortality rate from diabetes in the United States. Furth...

  
  

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• 11

  June

  Environmental Efforts to Support Healthy Eating and Active Living in Martin County

  Obesity is a major public health challenge in Kentucky. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports over 36% of Kentucky adults live with obesity. Through the CDCs High Obesity Progra...

  
  

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• 11

  June

  CDC HOP Project Uses Social Media for Communication Success

  Through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) High Obesity Program (HOP) project, land-grant institutions collaborate with Cooperative Extension Service (CES) to encourage healthy eatin...

  
  

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