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Kentucky Extension Homemaker Week is Here!

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guests: Karen Hill, Kentucky Extension Homemaker President and Kelly May, KEHA State Advisor
The Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association is leading, learning and serving in communities across Kentucky.  As we celebrate KEHA Week, KEHA President Karen Hill and Kelly May share about the benefits of being a member and getting involved in this vibrant organization.
Special Edition Episode, Season 4
To find out about KEHA in your county, visit:
Local county websiteKEHA websiteKEHA Facebook page @OfficialKEHA

Establishing Savings Goals: Starting Small to Save Big

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
Creating goals for building savings is a great way to ensure that you actually do it!  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Nichole Huff shares tips and tricks for finding extra money to add to savings.  She advocates for breaking down savings goals into manageable chunks.
Special Edition Episode: MoneyWi$e 4, Season 4
For more information about MoneyWi$e habits, visit:
MoneyWi$e Newsletter
MoneyWi$e Website
MoneyWi$e Facebook Page

Genetic Conditions and Dental Problems

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Jim Hartsfield, E. Preston Hicks Endowed Professor of Orthodontics and Oral Health Research, UK College of Dentistry
KY Smiles Episode 1
Welcome to the latest Talking FACS collaboration, Kentucky Smiles on Talking FACS.  Through these podcast shows, presented in partnership with the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, we will share important topics and issues related to dental health.
On this episode, Dr. Jim Hartsfield shares information about genetic conditions that affect our teeth and mouth.  He explains dental problems that many people experience but may not have realized were related to genetics.
For more information:
Dr. Jim Hartsfield Faculty & Staff | The College of Dentistry
Dentistry | UK HealthCare
UK Dentistry on Facebook
UK Dentistry on Twitter
Related articles:
Tooth Agenesis - NORD (National Organization of Rare Disorders)
Abnormalities of Teeth University of Missouri, Kansas City umkc.org

The Great Outdoors Boosts our Mental Health

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guests: Dr. Kerri Ashurst, Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development and Tyrone Atkinson, Program Coordinator for Family and Consumer Sciences
Episode 9, Season 4
As temperatures cool with the advent of fall, there is no better time to be outdoors.  Spending time outdoors can be rejuvenating and is good for our mental and physical health.  Dr. Kerri Ashurst and Tyrone Atkinson share tips for strengthening family relationships while boosting your mental health by spending time in the great outdoors. 
 

Handling Mental Health Challenges

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Paul Norrod, Extension Specialist for Rural Health and Safety
Episode 8, Season 4
National Farm Safety and Health Week
This year, we celebrate annual farm safety week from September 19-25, to raise awareness about farm safety issues across the state and country. While farm safety and mental health are important topics every day, this week serves to shed light on the unique challenges farmers experience as they produce food, fiber, and fuel for us every day. During National Farm Safety and Health Week, we want to highlight the importance of mental health by reflecting on five key goals:
Recognize rural mental health challenges
Identify farm stress
Understand how stress affects our brain and body
Learn how to cope with stress
Build skills to handle mental health challenges
Visit your local county Extension office or click the links below to learn more about National Farm Safety and Health Week.
Farm Life Stress
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Crisis Text Line, Text HOPE to 741741
 

Money in Your Pocket - Advance Child Tax Credit Payments

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management
Episode 7, Season 4
Families with children may be finding more money in their bank accounts these days thanks to advance payments of the Child Tax Credit.  Kelly May joins Dr. Jennifer Hunter to talk about these payments, a feature of the American Recovery Act and how they will impact 2021 taxes.
For more information, visit:
IRS Advance Child Tax Credit Payments

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health
Special Edition Series - Cancer Conversations Episode 27
Blood Cancer Awareness Month is celebrated every September to raise awareness of the types of cancer that affect the vascular system.  Due to a technical issue our friends at Markey were not able to join us this month, but our own Dr. Natalie Jones, is joining the podcast to provide education about these types of cancer.
Connect with the UK Markey Center:
Online Markey Cancer Center
On Facebook @UKMarkey
On Twitter @UKMarkey

It is Never too Early to Start Saving for College with a KY 529 Savings Plan

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guests: Dr. Nichole Huff, Extension Specialist for Family Finance and Resource Management, Joe Wilcox, KY Saves 529 Institutional Relationship Manager, with Ascensus Government Savings
No matter how old or how young your children may be, it is never too early to start saving for their future educational plans.  The KY 529 Savings Plan is an easy way to save so that when the time comes, your family is ready!
Special Edition Episode: MoneyWi$e 3, Season 4
For more information about Kentucky Saves visit:
KY Saves Website
For more information about MoneyWi$e, visit:
MoneyWi$e Newsletter
MoneyWi$e Website
MoneyWi$e Facebook Page

What are Social Determinants of Health?

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health
Episode 6, Season 4
Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) are all around us and they affect our health, just as what we eat, how we exercise, or what health conditions we might experience.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Natalie Jones breaks down the Social Determinants of Health into smaller information chunks to make them easier to process and help us think about ways we can use the information to impact our lives.
For more information:
Explore the CDC: Social Determinants of Health: Know What Affects Health
HealthyPeople.gov. Social Determinants of Health
Healthy People 2030, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Addiction and COVID-19

Host: Mindy McCulley, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Alex Elswick, Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery
Episode 5, Season 4
COVID-19 has impacted all facets of our lives, but those who are living with various addictions have experienced the worldwide pandemic in ways that others simply cannot imagine.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Alex Elswick shares the real implications COVID-19 has had on the lives of those living with addiction.
 

You Have Questions About COVID-19? Good! We have Answers

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health
Episode 4, Season 4
COVID-19 Infections are rising all across Kentucky.  If you have already vaccinated - we are proud of you!  Share this show with family and friends to encourage them to join you among the ranks of the vaccinated.  Together we can beat this virus!  Dr. Natalie Jones answers some frequently asked questions that people may have about the virus and the vaccines.
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

After the Cancer Diagnosis- Now What?

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Jenny DeLap, Senior Social Worker, Psych-Oncology Services, Markey Cancer Center
Special Edition Series - Cancer Conversations Episode 26
If you have just gotten a cancer diagnosis, there are many questions probably swarming through your mind.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Jenny Delap from the Markey Cancer Center is going to talk about those questions.  She will share with Dr. Jennifer Hunter the important discussions people recently diagnosed with cancer need to have with their loved ones and with their oncology team.
Connect with the UK Markey Center:
Online Markey Cancer Center
On Facebook @UKMarkey
On Twitter @UKMarkey