Talking FACS

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.
 
Connect with FCS Extension:
Kentucky Extension Offices
UK FCS Website
FCS Facebook
FCS Instagram

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$e 10, Season 4
Spring is in the air, making it a perfect time to renew your . . . BUDGET!  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Nichole Huff explains exactly why our budgets need a spring refresh and the steps we need to take to ensure that we are making the most of our spending plans.
Don't think of your budget as restrictive, "Just think of it as assigning every dollar a job." - Nichole Huff
Track Your Spending (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)
For more information about this topic and other MoneyWi$e topics, visit:
MoneyWi$e Newsletter
MoneyWi$e Website
MoneyWi$e Facebook Page

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
 
Connect with FCS Extension:
Kentucky Extension Offices
UK FCS Website
FCS Facebook
FCS Instagram
 

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
Connect with UK College of Dentistry:
Dentistry | UK HealthCare
UK Dentistry on Facebook
UK Dentistry on Twitter
 

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
To Connect with FCS Extension:
Kentucky Extension Offices
UK FCS Website
FCS Facebook
FCS Instagram

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. 
For more information about UK Family and Consumer Sciences, visit:
UK FCS Website
Facebook
Instagram

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

Identity Theft and Unemployment Insurance Fraud

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$e 9, Season 4
Identity theft continues to be problematic for many people in spite of our best efforts to protect our personal information.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Nichole Huff, outlines some real life issues surrounding Unemployment Insurance Fraud and how those who have experienced it can take steps to rectify the situation.
Identity Theft Step-by-Step Guide:
Federal Trade Commission
To check your Social Security Statement online visit:
Social Security Administration
For more information about this topic and other MoneyWi$e topics, visit:
MoneyWi$e Newsletter
MoneyWi$e Website
MoneyWi$e Facebook Page

Let’s Go Walk

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 23, Season 4
There is no bad time to take a walk, but as the weather starts to turn warmer we are certainly more inclined to get outside!  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Natalie Jones shares exciting new research about exactly how many daily steps we need to maintain good health. (It probably isn't as many as you think.)  She also outlines tips for incorporating regular activity into our daily routines.
To connect with your local extension agent for Family and Consumer Sciences, click the link below and then click on your county.
Kentucky Extension Offices

Children’s Oral Health in Rural Kentucky

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.

Preventing Dental Trauma for Strong, Healthy Teeth

Host:  Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Cristina Perez, Associate Professor and Chief, Pediatric Dentistry, UK College of Dentistry
KY Smiles Episode 7
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 third guest, Dr. Cristina Perez talks about childhood trauma to the mouth and head.  She also discusses steps parents can take to prevent dental issues that might cause dental trauma or pain.
Connect with UK College of Dentistry:
Dentistry | UK HealthCare
UK Dentistry on Facebook
UK Dentistry on Twitter
Click the picture below to download a word puzzle you can complete with your child.

Seal Trip Program

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.