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Financial Recovery after a Natural Disaster

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Nichole Huff, Extension Specialist for Family Finance and Resource Management
Special Edition Episode: MoneyWi$e 11, Season 4
"(Storm) Survivors are faced with so many decisions that can affect their family's financial well-being and their over all well-being." -Nichole Huff
At one time, we thought spring was the storm season in Kentucky.  And while we still see many spring storms, it seems any season is now storm season!  This month for the Talking FACS MoneyWi$e segment, Dr. Nichole Huff discusses how to recover financially from natural disasters.  She shares steps to take immediately after the disaster occurs as well as things you can do before disaster strikes in hopes of mitigating the financial effects left in a storm's wake.
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MoneyWi$e Newsletter
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Orofacial Pain

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Isabel Moreno Hay, Division Chief and Director, Orofacial Pain Program, UK College of Dentistry
KY Smiles Episode 10
Pain of the face and around the head and neck can originate from many different sources.  On this episode of KY Smiles on Talking FACS, Dr. Moreno Hay shares about various types of orofacial pain, whether it is referred pain and not dental pain at all, and how it is treated.
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Dentistry | UK HealthCare
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Ombudsman: Your Advocate in Long-Term Care Communities

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Kim Browning, Outreach Coordinator, Kentucky Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Episode 29, Season 4
This week on Talking FACS, Kim Browning shares about the Kentucky Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program in preparation for Older Americans Month which is celebrated annually in May.  She discusses the benefits of the program for residents of long-term care facilities, as well as how staff and family members can reap rewards from participation.  Additionally, she shares how people who are interested in volunteering with the program can get involved. 
For more information:
Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency of the Bluegrass
National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care
National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center
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What to do When my Child Lies

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development
Episode 28, Season 4
"Understanding why children lie can help us, as parents, handle when they do." - David Weisenhorn
Whether you call it a tall tale, a fib, stretching the truth, or a whopper, at some point children are going to tell a "story" that many would classify as a lie. As children develop and learn, they are constantly learning new things about the world around them.  On this epidsode of Talking FACS, Dr. David Weisenhorn shares tips for parents who are experiencing just another of childhood's social and cognitive developmental stages.  
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The Cancer Crisis in Appalachia - The Students’ Perspectives

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guests: Dr. Nathan Vanderford, UK College of Medicine, Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology and Markey Cancer Center, Karlee Compton and Michael Buoncristiani, ACTION Program student participants
 
Cancer Conversations Episode 33
Kentucky has the highest rate of new cancer cases and deaths in the nation, with the greatest burden of the disease being in the Appalachian region. High risk behaviors, poverty, low healthcare access and engagement, and other factors drive these high rates.  This month on Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Dr. Nathan Vanderford shares about his second edition book The Cancer Crisis in Appalachia, a collection of essays written by students who have been personally affected by cancer and also live in the region.  We visit with two of these students, Karlee Compton and Michael Buoncristiani, as they share about their experience participating in the ACTION program and writing for the book.
Listen to:
Karlee's Story Just A Disease
Michael's Story A Continuous War
 
For more information about :
Appalachian Career Training in Oncology Program
 
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Online Markey Cancer Center
On Facebook @UKMarkey
On Twitter @UKMarkey
 
 

Being Involved with your own Health Care

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health
Episode 27, Season 4
"Be honest with your doctor and that can really help your treatment." - Natalie Jones
Understanding your health conditions, your treatment plans, and how certain foods and behaviors can impact your condition are imperative to ensuring that you get the best health outcome possible.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Natalie Jones shares about health literacy and the importance of being our own best health advocate.
 
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Spring Clean Your Budget

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Nichole Huff, Extension Specialist for Family Finance and Resource Management
Special Edition Episode: MoneyWi$e 10, Season 4
Spring is in the air, making it a perfect time to renew your . . . BUDGET!  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Nichole Huff explains exactly why our budgets need a spring refresh and the steps we need to take to ensure that we are making the most of our spending plans.
Don't think of your budget as restrictive, "Just think of it as assigning every dollar a job." - Nichole Huff
Track Your Spending (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)
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Secrets of the Nutrition Facts Label Revealed!

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
 
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FACE IT and Child Abuse Prevention Month: The Role We All Play in Recognizing and Reporting Child Maltreatment

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Christina Howard, Child Abuse Pediatrician, University of Kentucky
KY Smiles Episode 9
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, an important time to remember that everyone has a role to play in ensuring communities are safe and families are supported so kids can grow and thrive.  As we prepare for Child Abuse Prevention Month, Dr. Christina Howard discusses the statistics surrounding child maltreatment in Kentucky.  She explains the Face It Movement initiated by Kosair Charities and events that everyone can get involved in during Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Kentucky’s Child Protection Hotline: 1-877-KYSAFE1 (1-877-597-2331)
For more information:
Child Maltreatment Report
Face It Movement
Provider Toolkit
CONNECT Brochure
Child Abuse Prevention Month Resources
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Dentistry | UK HealthCare
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All About Blood Pressure

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 25, Season 4
We all know we have blood pressure, but do we understand what it is and what we do that can affect our blood pressure?  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf explains the components of blood pressure and how the foods we eat and the activities we engage in can cause it to go up or down.  She also discusses some of the chronic conditions for which high blood pressure is a contributor and what we can do to reduce our risk.
For additional information:
All About Blood Pressure
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Why are Comfort Foods so Comforting?

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 24, Season 4
There is science behind why our favorite comfort foods provide solace when we need it!  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking unpacks how comfort foods work on our psyche and how we use these foods to evoke emotions and memories. 
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The Elephant in the Room: Interacting with People Living with Cancer

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guests: Dr. Amy Kostelic, Extension Specialist for Adult Development and Aging and Sheila Fawbush, Shelby County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
Cancer Conversations Episode 32
On this special edition of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, we visit with Sheila Fawbush, a cancer survivor, and Dr. Amy Kostelic, who address the "elephant in the room."  They share insight into how to care for and communicate with those living with cancer.  With light and humor, their tips for compassionate and assertive concern while dealing with the realities of everyday life, will benefit everyone in this situation.
For more information:
Markey Cancer Center
Kentucky Cancer Statistics