Purdue University Health and Human Sciences Extension

09/02/2025

Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences is celebrating 15 years! 🎉 Join the celebration on Sept. 26 for HHS Fest, featuring interactive booths, games, food trucks, giveaways, and the Big Ten Blood Drive. Free and open to all — just make sure you register! Check it out...👇🚂💛🖤

🎉 We're saving you a seat! The Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences invites you to HHS Fest, a special celebration marking the college’s 15-year anniversary.

Join us on Friday, Sept. 26, to enjoy interactive booths featuring HHS departments and schools, carnival games, bounce houses, food trucks, giveaways and more. Plus, the Big Ten Blood Drive will be on site — save lives and help Purdue win $1 million for a health grant.

HHS Fest is free, except for food truck purchases, and open to all HHS family, friends and fans; however, registration is required.

🗓️ Sept. 26
⏰ 4-8 p.m.
📍 Memorial Mall
➡️ Register: https://bit.ly/4pfcVy7

08/28/2025

🌟 Discover healthier, stronger communities with Health & Human Sciences! 🌟

Whether you're looking to boost your heart , support mental wellness, or build in your family, HHS Extension brings important and informative programs straight to you—both in-person and online.

⭐ Some of our health & wellness programs include:

𝐁𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭: Four sessions to help manage blood pressure, stress, diet, and physical activity for a healthier heart.

𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐈𝐍': A 12-week, email-based walking motivation program to help you move more and feel better every step of the way.

𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐢𝐝: Equips adults to recognize mental health issues, reduce stigma, and support others with empathy and resources.

𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐖 (𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤): Workplace wellness sessions on work-life balance, stress management, and stigma reduction—delivered in person or virtually.

Ready to take action? Connect with your local HHS Extension educator to explore these programs and more ways to live well! Learn more:

Many risk factors for disability or death are preventable, and HHS Extension is dedicated to helping individuals and families improve their quality of life.

08/26/2025

Shoutout to Wendy Collingwood for inspiring and empowering 82 local childcare providers last week! 👏 What an incredible impact! 💛🖤

08/19/2025

💡The need for reliable financial resources is more important now than ever. Whether you’re creating a spending plan, saving for retirement, or just looking for ways to stretch your household dollars, offers trusted tools and strategies through our program offerings. Explore practical tips to make the most of your money and connect with your local HHS Extension educator here: 👉 https://extension.purdue.edu/hhs/money/programs/index.html.

08/15/2025

It’s Matters Day at the , and wants to celebrate for every emotion! Check out this collection of playlists from the Mental Health Coalition and Universal Music to find some groovy tunes to suit your mood! 🎶 www.thementalhealthcoalition.org/mood-tunes

08/15/2025

A big shoutout to the Purdue Extension Community Childcare team for bringing so much creativity and joy to the ! 🎡

Yesterday in the building, families got hands-on with crown, pinwheel, and flower making—celebrating the joy of learning together. 🌟

Kids also enjoyed HERO’s Story Time, where engaging stories and interactive activities helped build social-emotional skills, spark imagination, and inspire a love of reading. 📚✨

Here are some snapshots from the day featuring Purdue Community Childcare and HHS Extension programs in action!
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08/13/2025

is loving the Soundtrack of Summer theme at the ! 🌞🎶

From toe-tapping beats to feel-good classics, music has the power to lift our spirits. So what’s the song that instantly boosts your mood and makes you feel amazing? Share it with us below!🎤💛🖤

08/13/2025

Another fantastic day at the for our HHS Extension teams! 🎉 Yesterday, we shared two powerful programs: The Power of Family Mealtime and A Matter of Balance.

Our Human Development educators inspired fairgoers to embrace the joy of food, fun, and meaningful conversations that bring families closer together. 🍽💬 Learn more about how family meals can strengthen connections: https://centers.purdue.edu/cff/initiatives/tfdp/

We also highlighted the A Matter of Balance program—helping older adults reduce their risk of falls and stay active with confidence. Visitors explored how simple home changes can prevent hazards before accidents happen. 🚶‍♀️✨ Don’t wait for a fall to take action! Find out more here: https://extension.purdue.edu/hhs/family/programs/index.html -of-balance

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Purdue Extension - St. Joseph County
Purdue Extension - Monroe County

08/11/2025

🌾 Today’s farmers face challenges that go far beyond the fields. In this Tools for Today’s Farmers episode, Colleen Carpenter, Director of the Stop Su***de Northeast Indiana coalition, shares how she’s helping rural communities. 🎙️💬 Tune in for expert insights and real tools to support yourself and your community.

Purdue Extension Farm Stress Team

Colleen Carpenter provides evidence-based training and targeted consultation to build long-term capacity to prevent su***de and improve mental wellness. Her mission is to help organizations and communities tighten their safety nets so that people who are struggling with su***de and mental health iss...

08/08/2025

🎡 Closing out the first full week at the with today's Purdue Extension HHS rotating exhibits! You won’t want to miss the following:

📅 Friday, August 8 | 11 AM – 7 PM
💰 Captain Cash – Test your money smarts through fun, hands-on activities!
💬 Farm Stress Team – Learn tips and resources to support mental health in agriculture.

✨ But the fun doesn’t stop there! ✨Get ready for next week’s exhibits:

Tuesday, August 12 | 11 AM – 3 PM
🍽 The Power of Family Mealtime – Explore how sharing meals can strengthen families.
Tuesday, August 12 | 3 PM – 7 PM
🤸 A Matter of Balance – Discover ways to stay active, independent, and confident.

📍 Find us in the Building and join in the learning, fun, and connection!

Purdue Extension Farm Stress Team
Department of Human Development and Family Science
Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences

08/07/2025

🚭 Small Devices, Big Impacts 💨
Purdue Extension HHS Educator, Viviana Guzman (LaGrange Co.), had an awesome time at the connecting with youth and families through our va**ng education program! 💬🧠
Visitors tested their knowledge with interactive trivia and got a firsthand look at how va**ng affects breathing with our hands-on lung activity. 🫁
Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table—together, we're spreading the word that even small devices can have a big impact on your health!

Connect with your county HHS Educator here to learn more about this program: https://extension.purdue.edu/about/county-office.html

Purdue Extension-LaGrange County

08/07/2025

💥 Captain Cash has landed at the — and day one was a blast with our HHS Educators Lori Bouslog (Vermillion Co.) and Eric Hillis (Tipton Co.)! 💰🦸‍♂️

Fairgoers of all ages stopped by to test their smarts and learn how our Captain Cash program helps 3rd graders build strong financial skills through fun, hands-on activities.

🎡 Missed us today? No worries — there’s still time to join the fun! Stop by the Purdue Extension Building on August 7th & 8th to see how smart money choices start young.

Come say hi and put your money skills to the test! 📸💸

Purdue Extension Vermillion County
Purdue Extension - Tipton County