Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Zindell Richardson, Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs, UK College of Dentistry
Kentucky Smiles Ep
isode 12
June is National Men's Health Month, raising awareness about health care for men, while encouraging boys, men, and their families to practice and implements healthy living decisions.On this episode of Kentucky Smiles, Dr. Zindell Richardson shares about oral health and how it is a key component of overall health.
Connect with UK College of Dentistry:
Dentistry | UK HealthCare
UK Dentistry on Facebook
UK Dentistry on Twitter
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Sandra Bastin, Extension Specialist for Food and Nutrition
Episode 26, Season 4
As National Nutrition Month® wraps up this week, Dr. Sandra Bastin returns to Talking FACS to discuss the ways to use the Nutrition Facts Label to your advantage. The Nutrition Facts Label is found on most packaged foods by federal law and what is included on the label has recently been updated to make the information more useful for consumers.
For more information:
Nutrition Facts Label
Interactive Nutrition Facts Label
Connect with FCS Extension:
Kentucky Extension Offices
UK FCS Website
FCS Facebook
FCS Instagram
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Nikki Stone, Dental Outreach Director, North Fork Valley Clinic, UK College of Dentistry, Hazard
KY Smiles Episode 8
February is National Children's Dental Health Month. To celebrate, we will have a special guest on the KY Smiles on Talking FACS podcast each week to discuss issues related to children's dental health. This week our last guest for the month, Dr. Nikki Stone discusses the success of the North Fork Valley Clinic in Hazard. She shares how the clinic has been able to improve the oral health of children who were previously not being seen by dentists at all.
Connect with the North Fork Valley Clinic:
UK’s North Fork Valley Community Health Center
Nikki Stone, DMD, Dental Outreach Director
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
Connect with UK College of Dentistry:
Dentistry | UK HealthCare
UK Dentistry on Facebook
UK Dentistry on Twitter
Click the picture below to download a drawing puzzle for your child to complete.

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Ronald Singer, Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry, UK College of Dentistry
KY Smiles Episode 6
February is National Children's Dental Health Month. To celebrate, we will have a special guest on the KY Smiles on Talking FACS podcast each week to discuss issues related to children's dental health. This week our second guest, Dr. Ronald Singer, shares about UK College of Dentistry's nationally recognized Seal Trip Program which gets sealants on the teeth of elementary children all across the state. He also discusses other programs offered through the College of Dentistry in partnership with other Colleges throughout the university.
Connect with UK College of Dentistry:
Dentistry | UK HealthCare
UK Dentistry on Facebook
UK Dentistry on Twitter
Click the picture below to download a coloring sheet for your child.

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension
Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Episode 18, Season 4
Following hunger cues is one of the best ways we can avoid overeating all the time, but especially during the holidays when we might be distracted. Dr. Courtney Luecking shares tips and suggestions for avoiding overindulging this holiday season that you can take with you into the new year.

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension
Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Episode 50, Season 3
If only parenting came with an instruction manual, new parents could breathe easier. But, since there is no manual, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension has the answers to many of the questions that new parents ask. On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking shares what the research says about introducing solid foods to your infant. So if you are a new parent, or maybe you are parenting an infant again after a few years break, listen in to learn what's new in the world of infant feeding.
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health
Episode 49, Season 3
While many Kentuckians have already received the full COVID-19 vaccination, there are still many who haven't gotten the shot in their arm. On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Natalie Jones shares with Mindy McCulley tips for responding to some of the reasons that people give for their resistance to getting vaccinated.
To see the percentage of people in your county who have been vaccinated click the link below. Once you have accessed the website, then click on the county of your choice and the relevant statistics will pop up.
Kentucky COVID-19 Vaccination Dashboard
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Episode 47, Season 3
Are you tired of preparing and serving the same meals for your family over and over again? If the answer is YES, then this episode of Talking FACS is for YOU! Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf shares great tips for changing things up a bit to add a little pizzazz to your mealtime routines! She provides suggestions for finding new recipes and ideas for making everyday family meals a celebration.
For additional recipe ideas visit:
Plate it up! Kentucky Proud
Plan. Eat. Move. from the KY Nutrition Education Program
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Thomas Tucker, Director of Cancer Surveillance, Markey Cancer Center and Professor of Microbiology, Department of Epidemiology
Kentucky ranks high in the incidence of many types of cancer. On this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Dr. Thomas Tucker shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter some of the most prevalent types of cancer in Kentucky and how this effects our lives.
Special Edition Series - Cancer Conversations Episode 20
Connect with the UK Markey Center
Online Markey Cancer Center
On Facebook @UKMarkey
On Twitter @UKMarkey
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Episode 12, Season 3
Using oils and vinegars is a great way to enhance the flavor of food! On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter some favorite ways to bring out an entirely different flavor profile for some of your reliable recipes.
Savor the Flavor: Cooking with Oils and Vinegars
Full episode transcript