Health, Wellness & Safety 2020-24Plan of Work

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Lincoln County CES

Title:
Health, Wellness & Safety 2020-24
MAP:
Health, Wellness & Safety
Agents Involved:
Courtney Brock, Tyler Miller, Jody Paver
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Nutrition and Food Systems General
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Food Preparation and Preservation
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Active Living and Health Promotions General
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Health
Situation:

The obesity epidemic threatens the quality and years of life of Kentuckians. Obesity has important consequences on the health and economy of our county. Obesity is linked to many chronic health conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer. Kentucky ranks 29th in consumption of fruits and vegetables among states. Kentucky youth rank among the ten highest for obesity. In Lincoln County, 39% of adults reported no physical activity during the last month. Only around 14% of adults reported eating five or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Many chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, are also prevalent in Lincoln County. As a result, Lincoln County residents have an increased risk of premature death (or loss of years of potential life prior to age 75). Increased consumption of unhealthy food, stress, and built environments that promote physical inactivity are largely responsible for the obesity epidemic. As a result, Kentuckians are dying from heart disease and cancer at higher rates than other Americans.

People are living longer. Kentucky’s current population of seniors (65+) is 16.4% (2019 Census Data). As the largest and fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population, older adults influence everything from consumer behavior to health-care costs (U.S. Census)

The recent statewide needs assessment identified substance use prevention and recovery as the most urgent priority for Cooperative Extension.? Moreover, substance use was the focal point of the CES Advisory Council Meeting in early 2019.? Taken together, youth KIP survey data and data from the CES needs assessment demonstrate the need to address substance use prevention, recovery, stigma, and impact on families and communities. 

Long-Term Outcomes:
Intermediate Outcomes:
Initial Outcomes:
Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Participants will experience changes in awareness, knowledge, opinions, skills, and attitudes needed to make informed choices regarding healthy lifestyles (nutrition and physical activity), childhood and youth obesity, weight management, practice and promotion of daily physical activity, reduction of chronic disease, food safety, and accessing nutritious foods 

Indicator: Survey results

Method: Survey

Timeline: At program completion



Intermediate Outcome: Increased access to healthy food via local farmers markets, food retailers, and/or home gardens 

Indicator: Survey results

Method: Survey

Timeline: Annual survey



Long-term Outcome: By making better choices related to their health and their families’ health, they will have less risk of chronic disease, spend less on health care, experience fewer sick days, and have a better quality of life.? 

Indicator: Long-term survey results from Ephraim-McDowell Hospital

Method: Self-evaluation

Timeline: 5+ years

Learning Opportunities:

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES: 

Audience: General Public & Extension Homemakers 

Activity: Let's Be Safe:  Charcuterie Boards

Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum 

Inputs: Lincoln County Public Library, Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, local industries, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: August

 

Audience: General Public

Activity: Electric Pressure Cooker Group Meetings 

Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum 

Inputs: Lincoln County Public Library, Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, local industries, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Throughout the Year 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Plate It Up Kentucky Proud Demonstrations 

Content or Curriculum: Plate It Up Kentucky Proud recipes/information 

Inputs: Lincoln County Public Library, Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, local industries, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Throughout the Year 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Farmers Market Program 

Content or Curriculum: FCS Plate It Up Materials, KDA training guides/powerpoints 

Inputs: Lincoln County Public Library, Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, local industries, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: All Year 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: #StrongerTogetherLincoln Program Focus on Mental Health 

Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum

Inputs: Lincoln County Public Library, Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, local industries, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: As Needed for Program Planning

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Intuitive Eating

Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum

Inputs: Lincoln County Public Library, Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, local industries, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: January/February

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Boneyville Community Outreach Program at Boneyville Church 

Content or Curriculum: Health Education and Screenings, farming and gardening updates, youth activities. 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church, AME Church, and others. 

Date: Spring 

 

Audience: Extension Homemakers and General Public

Activity: Mental Health & Stress

Content or Curriculum: FCS Publications, HEEL Program Materials/ Got Vegetables Program 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: February/March

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Provide nutritional information related to disease prevention and management (low-fat, low cholesterol, reduced sugar and salt especially) as requested by clientele 

Content or Curriculum: FCS Materials, HEEL Program Materials, 4-H Professor Popcorn 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: All Year As Needed by Clientele 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Newsletter, Newspaper, and Radio Programs 

Content or Curriculum: Health Education (HEEL Information), Agent Exclusives, 4-H Nutrition Information 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: All Year 

 

Audience: Limited Resource Families 

Activity: SNAP Program Efforts and Programs 

Content or Curriculum: FCS Publications, 4-H Curriculum, AG Resources 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: All Year 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Pressure Canner Gauge Testing Opportunities 

Content or Curriculum: Food Preservation/Food Safety Guidelines 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Spring/Summer 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Food Preservation Education Opportunities/Workshops 

Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: All Year

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Diabetes Education, including National Dining with Diabetes Program, Diabetes Support Group Meetings, & other diabetes training as requested/needed

Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: All Year

 

Audience: Extension Homemakers and General Public 

Activity: Sweet Swaps

Content or Curriculum: FCS Materials

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: March/April

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Home-Based Processing and Microprocessing Workshops 

Content or Curriculum: FCS and State Curriculum/Materials 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: As Requested 

 

Audience: Senior Citizens 

Activity: Senior Citizens Center Nutrition Education Programs 

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky Gets FoodWise, Food Fundamentals, FCS Publications and Programs emphasizing fruit and vegetable consumption and making healthy food choices. 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Throughout the Year 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Physical Activity Educational Program 

Content or Curriculum: FCS Program Materials emphasizing physical activity 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date:Fall or Spring 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Bingocize

Content or Curriculum: FCS Materials 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: All Year

 

Audience: Preschool-8th Grades 

Activity: Windowsill Garden Project in the Elementary Schools 

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Curriculum 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Spring 


Audience: Youth 

Activity: Youth Day Camps 

Content or Curriculum: FSNEP, FCS, SNAP and 4-H Curriculum 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Summer 

 

Audience: Youth 

Activity: Health Rocks! 

Core: Health Rocks, 4-H Health Curriculum 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: throughout school year 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Home Gardening Updates 

Content: Garden Production Marketing Topics 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Spring/Summer 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Farmers Market & Voucher Certification Training Programs 

Content: FCS Publications, Ky. Department of Agriculture Training Materials 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Spring & Summer 

 

Audience: Early Childhood Students (3 and 4 Year Olds) 

Activity: LEAP Program NEP Assistant's work 

Content: LEAP Materials 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Monthly during the school year 

 

Audience: Youth 

Activity: 4-H In-School & Community Clubs 

Content: Professor Popcorn, 4-H & FCS Curriculum 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: All Year 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Herbs & Gardening Programs 

Content: UK Publications 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Spring 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Farmers' Market Educational Programs 

Content or Curriculum: FCS Publications 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Summer 


 Audience: General Public 

Activity: Provide information on physical activity as requested by clientele 

Content or Curriculum: FCS & 4-H Materials 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: All Year As Requested 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Provide nutritional information related to meal planning with a special emphasis on low-fat, low cholesterol, and reduced sugar and salt as requested by clientele 

Content or Curriculum: FCS Publications 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: All Year as Needed 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Nutrition Education Programs Presented to other groups 

Content or Curriculum: FCS Publications 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: As requested 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: “A Matter of Balance" Program 

Content or Curriculum: CDC Materials 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Spring/Summer 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Nutrition Education Programs at Public Library and Other Community Agencies/Partners 

Content: FCS Curriculum 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: As requested


Audience: General Public 

Activity: CDC Project:  Vaccine Education, including committee meetings and programs to be offered

Content or Curriculum: CDC Materials

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: All Year 

 

Audience: Limited Resource Families and Youth 

Activity: SNAP-Ed Assistant's Program Efforts 

Content: SNAP-Ed Curriculum and Materials 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church, Section 8 Housing, Bluegrass Community Action Agency, Dept. for Community Based Services, Dept. of Protection and Permanency. 

Date: All Year 

 

Audience: Limited Resource Families and Youth 

Activity: SNAP-Ed Assistant Supervision and Work with Targeted Audience (Agent Efforts) 

Content: UK/SNAP-Ed Materials 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church, Section 8 Housing, Bluegrass Community Action Agency, other community groups, Dept. for Community Based Services, Dept. of Protection and Permanency. 

Date: All Year 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Foods/Food Prep/Food Safety Programs Offered at the Public Library

Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Throughout the Year 


Audience: Extension Homemakers and General Public 

Activity: Lunch-n-Learn Programs

Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: All Year

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Dementia Support Group

Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: All Year


Audience: General Public 

Activity: Alzheimer's Disease Program Series

Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: All Year


Audience: General Public 

Activity: Make Ahead Meals Program

Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Fall


Audience: General Public 

Activity: Dehydrating Foods Classes

Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: All Year


Audience: General Public 

Activity: Beekeeping and Honey

Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Fall


Audience: Middle school youth 

Activity: Outdoor Adventure Club 

Core: 4-H health and natural resources curriculum 

Inputs: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, livestock leaders, volunteer leaders, local schools, Lincoln County Fair Board, Vo-Ag Program, Farm Bureau, Early Childhood and Head Start Programs, physical therapy offices, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center, local businesses, hospitals. 

Facilities used will include the Lincoln County Extension Office, Lincoln County Schools (high, middle, and elementary), local businesses, various other community agencies, statewide outdoors attractions, etc. 

Date: Spring and Summer 

Audience: Youth 

 

Activity: 4-H Garden club 

Core: 4-H service-learning materials in conjunction with health and natural resources curriculum 

Inputs: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, livestock leaders, volunteer leaders, local schools, Lincoln County Fair Board, Vo-Ag Program, Farm Bureau, Early Childhood and Head Start Programs, physical therapy offices, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center, local businesses, hospitals. 

Facilities used will include the 4-H Butterfly Garden, 4-H community garden(s), Lincoln County Extension Office, Lincoln County Schools (high, middle, and elementary), local businesses, various other community agencies, statewide outdoors attractions, etc. 

Date: Spring and Summer 

Activity: Recoginzing Farm Stress 

Core: Conflict Resolution

Inputs: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, livestock leaders, volunteer leaders, local schools, Lincoln County Fair Board, Vo-Ag Program, Farm Bureau,local businesses, hospitals. 

Facilities used will include the Lincoln County Extension Office, Lincoln County Lincoln County Farm Bureau 

Date: Fall 



Success Stories

Don't Stress Out

Author: Tyler Miller

Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General

I was approached by our Farm Bureau women’s committee about partnering with each other to put on a meeting about farm stress. I thought it was a wonderful idea, so we began to piece together the puzzle. It took several tries to get a qualified speaker, but boy did we get a good one. We held the meeting at the Lincoln County Extension office and served a nice meal. There were almost 40 people in attendance and there was a farm field day happening the same evening in the county. Once the ste

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Healthy Homemaker Understanding Stress

Author: Jody Paver

Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General

The Lincoln County Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences collaborated with KEHA leaders to offer the Healthy Homemakers series to a total of 35 participants.100 percent of participants identified the effects of stress on the body. 100 percent of participants examined the different causes of stress in their lives and how to manage them. A follow-up evaluation revealed that 93 percent of participants have worked to decrease stress in their lives. 

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Healthy Homemaker - Diabetes Education

Author: Jody Paver

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

The Lincoln  County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent collaborated with KEHA leaders to offer the Healthy Homemakers series to a total of  15participants. 100 percent of participants identified terms related to diabetes. 100 percent of participants examined the different types of diabetes. 98 percent of participants discussed the various ways to manage diabetes and went for a 10-minute walk. A follow-up evaluation revealed that 100 percent of participants have taken steps to

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Lincoln County Couch Potato Challenge

Author: Jody Paver

Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General

Lincoln County Couch Potato ChallengeLow levels of physical activity, unhealthy nutrition, and poor mental health are all determinants of several chronic diseases. These behaviors are now considered major public health concerns and require effective behaviour change interventions. The Couch Potato Challenge is a personal goal setting and encouragement campaign to increase physical activity and health awareness in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Building physical activity into the day does not

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Hustonville Elementary Healthy Body Challenge Success Story

Author: Jody Paver

Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General

Hustonville Elementary Healthy Body Challenge Success StoryLow levels of physical activity, unhealthy nutrition, and poor mental health are all determinants of several chronic diseases. These behaviors are now considered major public health concerns and require effective behavior change interventions. The Couch Potato Challenge is a personal goal setting and encouragement campaign to increase physical activity and health awareness in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Building physical activity

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FCS Plays Bingocize

Author: Jody Paver

Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General

Lincoln County  FCS Plays Bingocize®  Bingocize® was created by Dr. Jason Crandall, Co-Director/Co-Founder at the WKU Center for Applied Science in Health & Aging. He created the socially engaging group-based game that combines health education and exercise in the format of BINGO. Dr. Crandall and his research team have tested the program and demonstrated that older adults who play two times a week for 10-weeks significantly reduce the fear of falling, increa

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