Purdue University Health and Human Sciences Extension

10/23/2025

🎉𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 to our NEAFCS (The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences) conference award winners for 2025! 🎉 We're proud to recognize the outstanding work and dedication of our team members who have gone above and beyond in serving their communities. 🌟 These awards, which were given out this week, highlight excellence in educational outreach, innovation, and impact across the field of Family and Consumer Sciences. 👏

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐬 (𝐖𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐂𝐨.) – 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒖𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒅 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 – The award recognizes Extension FCS (Family Consumer Science) Educators for leadership, outstanding programs, and personal & professional growth.

𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐠 (𝐃𝐞𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐛 𝐂𝐨.) & 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 – 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝑹𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒐 𝒐𝒓 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅: (*CORRECTION) Regional Winner, 1st Place; National Winner, 3rd Place. The award encourages excellence in communications for the Tools for Today's Farmers Podcast. (Team members include - Rachel Dillhoff, Abby Paul, Bryan Overstreet, Zoe Robinson, Amanda Bullion)

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢 (𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐨.)– 𝑭𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑯𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅: Regional Winner, 2nd Place. The Florence Hall Award recognizes members who have been alert in recognizing emerging issues or new concerns and interests of families or individuals and have planned and implemented programs which address these issues utilizing others in their communities.

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥 (𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐂𝐨.) – 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅: Regional Winner, 2nd Place. The Community Partnership Award recognizes NEAFCS members for outstanding community partnership efforts in meeting the needs of families through collaboration with groups, agencies, and consumers.

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10/23/2025

Ever wonder… 𝑊ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑜𝑒𝑠 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑦 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑔𝑜?

Join us for our 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐆𝐨? program and take control of your finances! This interactive workshop helps you:
📌 Track your spending
📋 Build a realistic spending plan
💰 Identify ways to save
🧘 Reduce financial stress

Whether you're saving for the future, managing everyday expenses, or just wanting to make your money work smarter, this program is for you!

👉 Reach out to your local HHS Educator to sign up and get details. https://extension.purdue.edu/hhs/money/programs/index.html -does-your-money-go

10/20/2025

🌟 has been part of the Great Lakes Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Regional Center for the past three years.

Along with its partners, the Center has conducted a needs assessment to identify behavioral health challenges in rural areas, had more than 3,000 virtual education contacts across rural counties, provided evidence-based training in substance use and programming to over 900 adults, and much more! 🤝🏻

Learn more about the collaborative’s work resources available at https://greatlakesrota.extension.wisc.edu/

10/16/2025

🍎The team of health and wellness educators is celebrating local farmers and local food by crunching into apples at the same time to create a crunch heard ‘round the state! Join us in making some noise this October as part of Apple Crunch. Learn more at https://www.ingrown4schools.com/indiana-great-apple-crunch 🚂

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10/15/2025

🎗️ October is !

Prevention builds resilience — and helps youth, families, and communities thrive. Learn more about Prevention Month:
🔗 www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/substance-use-prevention-month

🎥 Then, dive deeper into substance-specific concerns and population-related issues with 's free Substance Use Education Video Series:
🔗 extension.purdue.edu/hhs/health/programs/substance-use-education-series.html

Together, we can build stronger, healthier communities through prevention. 💪🏼🚂

10/14/2025

👏 Congratulations to our Health & Human Sciences Educator from Sullivan County, Cheryl Casselman, who was invited to attend the Indiana Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Lindsay Weaver’s recent visit to the Sullivan County Health Department!

Cheryl had the opportunity to share how Purdue Extension - Sullivan County is partnering with the local health department through Health First Indiana funding (HFI) which is an investment in prevention that will lead to healthier communities. These efforts include supporting Purdue Extension programs like Dining with Diabetes, A Matter of Balance, and Get WalkIN’, along with the launch of a walking initiative using the YuMuuv app to help combat obesity.

We’re proud to see Cheryl and the Sullivan County team recognized for their impactful work in public health! 🏥🚶‍♀️💪

Read more in the Sullivan Daily Times:
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Dr. Weaver visited the department to talk about their ongoing partnerships and goals to reduce su***de, increase health testing, reduce obesity, and increase vaccinations in the county.

10/13/2025

🧠 October 13 is National Train Your Brain Day!
DYK that more than 6.2 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's Dementia? Cognitive health is more important than ever — and Health and Human Sciences is here to help.

Our interactive program, Train Your Brain: Nutrition, Neurobiotics, and Notable Ways to Keep Your Brain Healthy, focuses on practical, science-backed strategies to support lifelong brain health.

Participants will:
✳️ Learn the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s
✳️ Discover how nutrition and neurobiotics impact brain function
✳️ Explore simple daily habits — like reading, walking, eating outdoors, and even solving math problems — that can boost brain activity

Join us and take a proactive step toward keeping your mind sharp and engaged! To learn more visit https://extension.purdue.edu/hhs/family/programs/index.html -your-brain

10/06/2025

🥛 Lactose Intolerance or Dairy Allergy? What You Need to Know

Many people experience discomfort after consuming dairy, but is it lactose intolerance or a true dairy allergy? Our new two-page publication clears up the confusion with easy-to-understand explanations and practical insights.

Learn how your body processes lactose, why symptoms may appear with age, and how to tell the difference between intolerance and an allergic reaction.

🖋️ Authored by:
Dennis Savaiano, Virginia C. Meredith Professor, Purdue Nutrition Science
Chelsea Brewer, Educator, Health and Human Sciences

📄 It’s a quick, informative read—ideal for individuals, families, and health educators alike.

👉 Read it here: https://edustore.purdue.edu/hhs-791-w.html

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10/03/2025

🎉 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗛𝗦 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁!
Health and Human Sciences was thrilled to take part in the 15th Anniversary Celebration of Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences on Friday, Sept. 26!

From carnival games and bounce houses to hearing screenings and Pete in action, the event was packed with energy, smiles, and meaningful moments. We were proud to host an information table and share how HHS Extension continues to connect the college’s mission and with communities across .

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the day so special, and to the hundreds of HHS students, staff, faculty, alumni, and families who came out to celebrate! 🎊🎈

Here’s to the next 15+ years of impact, innovation, and community through Health and Human Sciences! 🖤💛🚂

09/25/2025

Timely and thoughtful episode with our HHS Educator from DeKalb County, Angela Sorg, on a topic that often goes unseen in agriculture. Give it a listen…👂🏻
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09/22/2025

September is National Fall Prevention Month — and there's never been a better time to take a step toward safety and independence.

DYK that adults aged 65 and older are at a higher risk of falling? At , we’re committed to helping older adults stay active and confident through our evidence-based program, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls.

Led by trained coaches, this interactive program helps participants:
✔ Understand and reduce fall risks
✔ Learn practical coping strategies
✔ Build strength, balance, and flexibility
✔ Stay active and independent

Many past participants have shared that after completing the course, they felt more empowered and were incorporating more physical activity, like stretching, balance, and strength exercises, into their daily routines.

Want to learn more?
👉 Visit: https://extension.purdue.edu/hhs/family/programs/index.html -of-balance

09/16/2025

🚂Purdue University Center for Rural and Migrant Health hosted its second annual symposium, “Policy: Conversations About Rural & Migrant Health,” this past Friday, September 12th.

The event featured an enriching day of dialogue and discovery, including a dynamic panel of experts from both academic and community backgrounds. Attendees explored a wide range of topics through interactive poster sessions and research-driven breakout discussions. 👥🧠

We were proud to see several posters highlighting the impactful work and connections of Health and Human Sciences throughout the event.

Thank you to everyone who participated in advancing the conversation around rural and migrant health! 💬🩺🌍

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