Author: Melody Nall
Major Program: Building Healthy Coalitions
The Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky (CEDIK) partners with UK Family Consumer Science on the SAMSHA Rural Opioid Technical Assistance grant to help reduce the burden of mental health issues that lead to substance use. The CEDIK Extension Specialist works with communities in creating effective (or strengthening existing) community health coalitions to address current health needs including substance use disorders and mental health. A pilot, virtual training was developed
Author: Edith Lovett
Pulaski County Extension joined in with 21 others nonprofit organizations and 18 Food Vendors at the “Sample of Somerset” an evening event that was attended by more than 1,000 people. Attendees received educational information about the services provided by the Pulaski Extension Service while sampling delicious foods from the local food suppliers and restaurants. Extension Agents had the opportunity to share with the participants the different progra
Increased Numbers of COVID-19 in Pulaski County Pulaski County continues to lead the Lake Cumberland Area in the number of people identified with the COVID-19 virus. As of December 10, the Lake Cumberland Area has experienced 10,508 cumulative confirmed cases with 2,818 being from Pulaski County. Pulaski County Extension has continuously worked to decrease this number
As of June 15, 2021, Pulaski County had reported 6,530 cases of COVID-19, with 117 deaths related to the virus. Pulaski County Extension has worked with the Lake Cumberland District Health Department in reporting the weekly statistics in their weekly newspaper article and on other media outlooks. They have encouraging everyone to wear a mask and watch their 6 feet distances when in public. Pulaski County Extens
Author: Shad Baker
One of the biggest challenges facing our state, region and county is the epidemic levels of drug abuse. This is an item identified as a priority by the State Extension Council. To address that need, the Letcher County Extension Office has begun a partnership with Addiction Recovery Center to help provide opportunities for clients in treatment to engage the community in volunteer programs. This effort has focused on litter pickup, hiking trail maintenance and gardening. The program has led to ove
Author: Terence Clemons
2020 brought the community and the world a pandemic which added new challenges to the nation, state, county, and extension. Extension Offices and Agents were asked to provide educational resources, change program delivery methods and act as community resources to help officials and local residents navigate through the massive changes that were occurring. The Bath County Extension Office became drop off and collections points for PPE equipment and published updates throughout the year to ad
Author: Robert Amburgey
2020 brought the community and the world a pandemic which added new challenges to extension. Offices and agents were asked to provide educational resources, change program delivery methods and act as community resources to help officials and local residents navigate through the massive changes that were occurring. We provided drop off and collections points for PPE equipment and published updates throughout the year to address the immediate need at hand. 2021 promised to
Author: Cathy Toole
Henry County 4-Hers and the Henry County Cooperative Extension Service is making a difference in the lives of those that are shut-in due to Covid-19 in our community. This summer members of the Livestock Club and Rabbit/ Poultry Club took their animals to the Twin Oaks Assisted Living Facility. The youth gathered outside in the interior courtyard and took their animals around to each resident’s window and shared stories with them about their animals. The delight on the r
Author: William Crawford
The Holiday Season traditionally encompasses the period of time spanning Thanksgiving to Christmas. This is a time when people overwhelmingly have overcome differences and helped one another in a variety of ways- albeit through simple well wishes, sharing gifts or providing services. 2020 has been unlike any other year in history. I’m sure everyone will agree. While we have been forced to do things differently, let’s hope the spirit of giving and finding common reas
