Marion County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2004 - Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2004.4) | 0 | |
| 2004.3) | 0 |
Number of KEHA members who utilized knowledge gained through officer training to fulfill a KEHA leadership role at the club, county, area and/or state level. |
| 2004.1) | 11 |
Number of hours KEHA members volunteered for EXTENSION activities and events |
| 2004.2) | 0 |
Number of hours KEHA members volunteered in COMMUNITY activities and events |
Success Stories
Health Literacy for the Win
Author: Rachel Mattingly
Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
It is estimated that only 12% of the U.S. adult population is considered fully “health literate.” This means that almost 9 out of 10 adults are at or below basic levels of health literacy. They have a hard time understanding and using basic health information to make informed decisions about their personal health. Unfortunately, those who experience poor health literacy are also more likely to experience poor health outcomes. Health literacy is a primary goal within Healthy People 20
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