Letcher County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.1) | 334 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
| 2027.4) | 392 |
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) | 334 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
| 2027.3) | 230 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
| 2027.5) | 62 |
Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program |
Success Stories
Kentuckians Learn about Alpha Gal Syndrome: How to Live with It and How to Avoid It
Author: Shad Baker
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Alpha-gal syndrome is an allergic condition caused by the bite of certain ticks, most notably the lone star tick, which introduces a sugar molecule called alpha-gal into the human body. This triggers a delayed allergic reaction to red meat and other mammal products, causing symptoms ranging from hives and stomach pain to life-threatening anaphylaxis. Because the condition is poorly understood by the public and often misdiagnosed, raising awareness is critical, especially among those most at risk
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