Extension
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| 3045 - Arts and Community Health | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3045.2) | 3 |
Number of cross sector community coalitions in which Extension is involved |
| 3045.3) | 0 |
Number of survivors of domestic violence reporting an increase in self-confidence, resiliency, self-sufficiency or healing as a result of Restoring Hope Writing Program |
| 3045.4) | 30 |
Number of participants reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills or aspiration regarding the effect of arts engagement on healthy aging |
| 3045.5) | 1 |
Number of healthcare providers reporting an increase in collaboration with artists, arts agencies, or artistic incorporation into their practice |
| 3045.1) | 45 |
Number of participants reporting an increase in healthy behavior due to Extension arts involvement |
Author: Stephanie Richards
Major Program: Arts and Community Health
Pike County Cooperative Extension Service promotes an active lifestyle and a healthy diet for county residents and everyone who participates in our programming. With that mission in mind, six years ago the Fine Arts Program worked with Artists Collaborative Theatre (ACT) in Elkhorn City to implement a “Get Healthy!” strategy. As part of that strategy, ACT held its first 5K run in 2014.March 23 marked the sixth year for this now annual event. The event, in recent yea
