Success Stories

Christian County Leads the Way in Radon Awareness

Author: Kelly Jackson

Major Program: Health & Wellbeing

The Christian County Extension Office partnered with the University of Kentucky College of Nursing and the Pennyrile Area Development District to help more people test their homes for radon. So far, 46 residents have utilized the free test kits. This effort shows how local partnerships can tackle big health risks.Radon is a natural gas that can’t be seen, smelled, or tasted—but it’s dangerous. It’s the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. The geology of Christi

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Food for Thought

Author: Katie Mills

Major Program: Health & Wellbeing

The Issue:Obesity is a large problem for many children in the United States. Some of the reasons for this is families not having the resources for healthy food options, resources for an appropriate diet, and youth only wanting to eat food that they are familiar with. According to americashealthrankings.org, there is a 33.3% obesity rate for Kentucky’s youth ages 10-17 putting Kentucky in 38th ranking. Through Extension, we want to help promote healthy living and have youth learn to thrive

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Food For Thought

Author: Mary Anne Garnett

Major Program: Health & Wellbeing

he Issue:Obesity is a large problem for many children in the United States. Some of the reasons for this is families not having the resources for healthy food options, resources for an appropriate diet, and youth only wanting to eat food that they are familiar with. According to americashealthrankings.org, there is a 33.3% obesity rate for Kentucky’s youth ages 10-17 putting Kentucky in 38th ranking. Through Extension, we want to help promote healthy living and have youth learn to thr

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