Talking FACS
Episodes
Monday Jan 20, 2020
Colorless, Odorless, and Tasteless: Radon
Monday Jan 20, 2020
Monday Jan 20, 2020
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Ellen Hahn, Professor and Director, BREATHE (Bridging Research Efforts and Advocacy Toward Healthy Environments) Program University of Kentucky College of Nursing and Director of UK CARES (Center for Appalachian Research in Environmental Sciences)
Episode 31, Season 2
How much do you know about radon? In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Dr. Ellen Hahn to talk all about radon. How radon gets into our homes, how radon can impact our health, how to get your home tested for radon and who to call to help you get rid of it, are all part of this important discussion.
For more information:
BREATHE|See Blue
Quick Facts about Radon
County Radon Data
Full episode transcript
Monday Oct 21, 2019
Good Samaritan Laws
Monday Oct 21, 2019
Monday Oct 21, 2019
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Alex Elswick, Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery
Episode 19, Season 2
On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Alex Elswick talk about Good Samaritan Laws. These laws protect individuals who are merely trying to save another's life. Listen in for a great description and to develop an understanding of what these laws entail.
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Monday May 20, 2019
Emergency Preparedness
Monday May 20, 2019
Monday May 20, 2019
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Sarah Hanks, Senior Extension Associate for Healthy Homes
Episode 49
Being prepared before emergencies arise can make a difficult situation a little easier to handle. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Sarah Hanks discuss the important items to keep in your emergency kit and the importance of having emergency plans for your family.
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Monday Feb 18, 2019
All About Essential Oils
Monday Feb 18, 2019
Monday Feb 18, 2019
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 and Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health
Episode 36
This week, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with our Extension Health Specialists, Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf and Natalie Jones to talk about essential oils. Based on the research, they talk about safe application and use. They also share information about individuals who SHOULD NOT use essential oils. Throughout the discussion, they highlight the importance of talking with your healthcare provider about your use of these products.
Friday Jun 29, 2018
Fireworks Safety
Friday Jun 29, 2018
Friday Jun 29, 2018
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Program Coordinator for Physical Activity
Episode 4
Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Natalie Jones discuss the importance of being cautious and vigilant when handling fireworks. While it is always safest to leave the shows to the professionals, Natalie provides tips for keeping the neighborhood festivities as safe as possible.
Full episode transcript