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Author: Anna Morgan
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
The "Spring into Green: Sustainable Living" seminar held on March 17, 2025, proved to be a resounding success, fostering a deeper understanding of sustainability among its participants and inspiring tangible actions towards a greener lifestyle.Participant Engagement and Knowledge Gains:The seminar attracted a diverse audience, with a significant portion (47) being individuals aged 65 and over, demonstrating the program's appeal across generations. Notably, for many attendees (29),
Author: Kennedy Hannah
Diabetes is a significant and growing health issue in Kentucky. 14% of adults are diagnosed with the disease, and an additional 14% are living with prediabetes. Approximately 486,000 Kentuckians have diabetes. Often times this can lead to an increase in type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Diabetes has come with its financial burden on the state with direct medical costs, loss of productivity, and other related expenses. The Fayette County Diabetes Coalition hosted a diabetes
Author: Sarah Drysdale
Sustainable living can benefit citizens financially, environmentally, and provide for a healthier planet for future generations. The goal of 'Spring into Green: Sustainable Living Edition' is to share what sustainable living is, why it matters, and how to start living more sustainably. The event was hosted by the Purchase Area Family & Consumer Sciences agents and took place in Marshall County.The 2025 Spring into Green workshop hosted presenters who shared information on topics of u
Author: Tara Duty
Pickleball has been the fastest growing sport in America over the last two years, according to many sources such as Pickleball Player; Pickleball, USA; and the Sports and Fitness Industry Association. It has grown in popularity because most ages, body types, and skill levels can play. It is an easy, affordable, accessible, fun, social, and friendly game that combines features of badminton, ping-pong, and tennis. It is played with a large paddle and plastic ball on an indoor or outdoor court simi
Author: Rachel Hance
Youth need opportunities to develop social skills, civic and leadership skills, create strong connections with caring adults, have access to safe places to interact with their peers, and support services to allow them to become more independent adults (Blank, M.J., 2017). The past few years the Logan County Cooperative Extension Service has offered the Lead to Read program at our elementary schools partnering with the school FRYSC and classroom teachers. The program is planned by the
For the past few years, our extension staff has hosted a community event to educate and invite our clients to the farmer's market. This year's event was Sweet Summertime at the Farmer's Market. The goal of the event is to provide family friendly incentives to youth that encourages families to get active together as well as to introduce the youth to the farmer's market and what they can find and how they can benefit from the farmer's market. An additional ben
Author: Deborah Shepherd
Gardening as an activity has many potential health benefits, from the physical activity component to exposure of fresh air and sunlight, as well as the satisfaction of growing food and plants. However, more than 400,00 people visit emergency rooms each year for injuries related to outdoor garden tools, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. There are steps a person can take to get the benefits of gardening, while also staying safe.Gardening Safely promoted gardening as a form
Author: Deborah Messenger
"De-Clutter It, Clean It, Organize It" was a program implemented by request of the Burkesville Housing Authority to address issues related to healthy homes among its residents. Chief complaints of the maintenance staff supervisor that was in charge of quarterly home inspections was the continued presence of cockroaches in homes. These homes were regularly treated for bugs and insects, however continued clutter and lack of cleaning/disinfecting worked against the efforts of the treatmen
Author: Laken Campbell
Self-Defense 2024Describe the Issue or Situation: In today’s world, personal safety and self-defense skills are becoming increasingly important, especially in communities with limited access to such education. Many individuals, regardless of age, feel the need to learn practical techniques to protect themselves in various situations. However, many community members, including youth, are unaware of available resources that can provide this critical knowledge.Describe the Outreach or Ed
Author: Heather Toombs
Describe the Issue or Situation.Gardening is a popular hobby; while there are many health benefits, there are risks. More than 400,000 people end up in the emergency room due to garden tool-related injuries according to the Consumer Safety Commission.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable). Oldham County Extension Family Consumer Science Agent partnered with Yew Dell Botanical Gardens to teach their members and community members a Gardening Safel
Author: Vicki Wynn
Author: Christa O'Cull
Describe the Issue or Situation.BINGOCIZE Fall Prevention Program - held at Lewis County Senior CenterDescribe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).This program is a collaboration of University of Kentucky and Western Kentucky University. The senior center is always so appreciative when extension services brings a program to their site.Provide the Number and Description(s) of Participants/Target Audience.23 people including 3 males and 20 females (all
Author: Delaney Eubanks
In 2023, over 482,000 Kentucky adults were diagnosed with diabetes. CDC research has shown that 29% of diabetes cases are undiagnosed, meaning 139,780 additional adults are undiagnosed. Recognizing the sympotms of diabetes, how diabetes works, and how to prevent and treat diabetes can help indivuduals. Jackson County FCS Agent Delaney Eubanks presented the program Understanding Diabetes to thirty-three Wilderness Trail Area Homemaker Club Leaders. Out of thirty-three participants, 100% were able
Author: Diane Mason
Make Your Home a Healthier HomeThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that humans spend 90% of their time indoors; in homes, schools, workplaces, places of worship, or gyms. Research shows that indoor air pollution is increasing. Our air quality is affected by chemicals, gases, and particles from products used or naturally found inside buildings, inadequate ventilation, and moisture and humidity problems. Homes are the most likely place people are exposed to indoor air pollution.To
Author: Krista Perry
As individuals age, maintaining balance, coordination, and mobility can become more challenging, especially when they aren't consistently active, leading to a higher risk of falls and accidents. To address the rising number of falls among seniors, the Living Well program was created in Henry County and continues to expand each year. This program is specifically designed to enhance seniors' quality of life by focusing on balance, coordination, and fall prevention, with an overarching goal
Author: Kenna Knight
The PENco Hiking Club has quickly become a cornerstone of community engagement, fostering wellness, friendship, and environmental stewardship. What began as a simple initiative to encourage locals to explore nearby trails has grown into a dynamic, collaborative program that brings together residents from across Pendleton County. Through the joint efforts of Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR), Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), and 4-H, the club has cultivated a space where individuals of a
Author: Sonya Carter
To promote healthy choices and habits among 4th graders in Hart County, the Family Consumer Science agent along with the Agriculture agent other community partners presented a "Health Rocks" day which provided educational sessions to all 4th grade students in the county. The community partners included Hart County Schools 4th grade teachers, Hart County Search and Rescue, Hart County Family Resource Centers, Hart County Schools Technology Coordinator, Hart County Sheriff's De
Author: Sara Haag
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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