Go Red for Women

Let’s paint Clinton County Red on Friday, February 6

Did you know that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, killing more than all forms of cancer combined? Many of these deaths can be prevented, but most women don’t notice the symptoms until it’s too late. That’s why it’s been called the silent killer. Clinton County FCS Extension and Homemakers want to paint Clinton County Red on Friday, February 6th.

We want to see you in RED! Encourage all your coworkers, family members, and friends to Wear Red on February 6th to fight heart disease. Email, post a picture to the Clinton County Cooperative Extension Service Facebook page, or let us know and we will snap a picture for you!

Join us for “Fridays in February” on February 6th at 11:30 a.m. at the Clinton County Extension Office. Bring your lunch and learn with us! Plate It Up Kentucky Proud recipes will also be available for free sampling. Learn about risk factors, healthy eating behaviors, and other healthy heart tips. Resources and free goody bags for all participants! Be sure to wear red!

For more information, contact the Clinton County Extension Office at (606) 387-5404.

Clinton County to host first Community Health Coalition Meeting February 19

Individuals interested in wanting to improve their own health as well as the health of others in Clinton County are encouraged to attend the first meeting of the Clinton Extension and Public Health Expanding Community Teams (EPHECT) Community Health Coalition.

The meeting will be Thursday, February 19, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Clinton County Cooperative Extension Service Office (2601 North Hwy. 127). A light lunch will be provided.

The coalition is the first step in the process of improving the health of all Clinton County residents. It is a part of the project titled Collaborative Environmental Approaches to Reduce Obesity Disparities in Kentucky that is administered by the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the College of Public Health. UK received a $1.8 million cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service to focus on lowering obesity rates in counties with obesity rates higher than 40 percent of the total population.

In six qualifying Kentucky counties, agents with the UK Cooperative Extension Service will work with community and state partners, including county health department personnel, UK extension specialists, UK public health specialists, and community health coalition members, to not only lower obesity rates, but also improve residents’ overall health. Strategies will be based on each county’s needs and feedback provided at the coalition meetings.

Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin.