McCreary County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020
| 3044 - Health Leadership Program | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3044.6) | 0 |
Number of people who have taken on leadership roles as a result of participating in Extension leadership programs |
| 3044.5) | 0 |
Number of people who reported acquiring new leadership opportunities |
| 3044.3) | 3 |
Number of activities or programs initiated by Extension-sponsored community health coalitions |
| 3044.4) | 0 |
Funding dollars received by community health coalitions |
| 3044.7) | 20 |
Number of people reporting increased confidence in their leadership abilities |
| 3044.1) | 0 |
Number of new health organizations created as a result of Extension programming |
| 3044.2) | 1 |
Number of agencies engaged in community health coalitions |
Success Stories
Get Healthy: McCreary Hiking Series
Author: Tracie Goodman
Major Program: Health Leadership Program
According to County Health Rankings and Roadmaps, McCreary County ranks 120 of 120 Kentucky counties in health behaviors. The report states the county adult obesity rate is 40% and the level of physical inactivity is 39%. Obese individuals are at an increased risk for many chronic health conditions, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and some types of cancers. Increased consumption of unhealthy food, stress and a built environment that divides the communities and makes it difficult
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