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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Jessamine County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025





2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General
2027.1) 0

Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices

2027.4) 12

Number of participants who attended age related health and wellness programs not identified as a “major program.”Major age-related programs include: Keys to Embracing Again, 10 Warning Signs, and AARP Prepare to Care

2027.2) 0

Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels

2027.3) 0

Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose)

2027.5) 0

Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program



Success Stories

Kindergarten Handwashing

Author: Sara Haag

Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General

563 students learned information on handwashing and germs. Germs spread extremely fast and easily in general, but more in schools. A lot of Kindergarteners have never been in a school setting and have their immune system built up enough to fight off the germs that are easily spread in their classrooms between other students and teachers.The lesson focused on handwashing and healthy practices as a school attendance initiative. The methods used to teach the program were a storybook, germs visuals,

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