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Kentucky Coalition of Responsible Alcohol and Substance Misuse Education

Author: Joann Lianekhammy

Major Program: Building Healthy Coalitions

Relevance:  The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) report frequent use and misuse of alcohol and substance among college students. Key trends and data regarding alcohol and substance misuse among this population are concerning. Several studies show that nearly half of college students meet the criteria for at least one substance misuse disorder and the 2024 Monitoring the Future survey found historically high levels of cannabis, vaping, and hallucinogen use among you

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Seniors Celebration Program in Hardin County features Health & Nutrition Focus for Community Collaboration (May 2025)

Author: Chandra DeRamus

Major Program: Building Healthy Coalitions

Seniors Celebration Program in Hardin County features Health & Nutrition Focus for Community Collaboration (May 2025)

Within Hardin County, a disproportionate number of Kentucky families live in economically distressed communities (39% of Kentucky.) From housing to grocery store expenses, the cost of living continues to rise, and households are ill-equipped to adjust to the rising cost of living. This makes it really challenging for parents to afford an affordable home and raise children without feeling strain in their budget.The senior population faces a lot more challenges with some of them having chronic hea

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Unity in Action: Health, Healing, and Hope in Franklin County

Author: Carla Carter

Major Program: Building Healthy Coalitions

Dr. Rosby L. Glover Unity in the Community 2025Unity in Action: Health, Healing, and Hope in Franklin CountyFranklin County, Frankfort, Kentucky, once held the second-highest prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease among African American adults in the nation. This alarming statistic, along with other persistent health challenges, galvanized the late Dr. Rosby L. Glover, former pastor of First Baptist Church Frankfort (FBCF), to take action. In collaboration with the UK Sanders-Brown Center on Ag

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Youth Gardening Initiative

Author: Elizabeth Maxedon

Major Program: Building Healthy Coalitions

Describe the Issue or Situation.Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, interest in home gardening has surged across Spencer County and throughout Kentucky, with families turning to gardening as a source of food security, stress relief, and educational enrichment. In response, the Spencer County Cooperative Extension Service continued its youth gardening initiative, designed to cultivate both gardens and young minds.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applic

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Hantaviruses

Author: Edith Lovett

Major Program: Building Healthy Coalitions

Describe the Issue or Situation.  All clients have rodents in their house, barn or other areas where they live.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).  Great response as most of the participants did not know how serious rat drippings and urine were.Provide the Number and Description(s) of Participants/Target Audience. 100 people were involved including farmers, senior citizens and general public.Provide a Statement of Outcomes or Program Imp

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Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

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

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