Purdue Extension- Hendricks County Health and Human Sciences
WHAT WE DO
HHS Extension Educators bring university information to the local level and help people strengthen families, spend smart, eat right, and live well. We offer a variety of educational programming, from short single-session programming to multiple-day certification programming. Many of our programs are free to the community, while some programs require a registration fee. Follow the links below to learn more about our programming.- Strengthen Families – Strong individuals and families build a foundation for healthy communities. HHS Extension programs address issues including child care, school readiness, family conflict, and peer pressure.
- Spend Smart – Everyone benefits from learning how to make smarter choices that maximize their finances and household resources. HHS Extension delivers best practices for all your money management needs.
- Eat Right – What we eat impacts our health and well-being. To help prevent and manage chronic diseases, HHS Extension offers guidance on healthy food choices and meal preparation.
- Get Active – Many risk factors for disability or death are preventable, and HHS Extension is dedicated to helping individuals and families improve their quality of life.
Meet Your Hendricks County HHS Educator
Amanda Marciano-Feutz
ammarcia@purdue.edu
1900 E Main Street, PO Box 7
Danville, IN 46122
phone: 317-745-9260
Current programs
Get WalkIN Get WalkIN’ helps increase physical activity among adults by promoting walking and aims to increase physical activity for adults, educate on the health benefits of physical activity and nutrition, help motivate you to get and stay moving, and provide tips to overcome barriers to engaging in increasing your health behaviors. Registration options are in-person or virtual. In-person registration spots are limited to 20 people. We are proud to partner with IU Health with our Get Walkin’ program as they have provided the in-person participants a fitness tracker if they complete 9 of the 12 walks. Sign up now to form your team of motivators and start or continue your overall health and wellness journey! When: Monday evenings 5-6 p.m. from August 26th through November 11th Where: Ellis Park in Danville (600 E Main St, Danville, IN 46122)
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Dining with Diabetes - Offers a practical approach to eating and living well for those with type 1,2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, and those caring for diabetics. Education topics include:
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A Matter of Balance – A Matter of Balance is a fall prevention program that encourages cognitive restructuring. It is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. A Matter of Balance is an evidence-based program that enables participants to reduce the fear of falling by learning to view falls as controllable, setting goals for increasing activity levels, making small changes to reduce fall risks at home, and exercise to increase strength and balance. Additional topics include home safety, assertiveness, developing positive strategies for change, reducing barriers to exercise, identifying physical risk factors for falls, personal action planners, recognizing misconceptions about falls, and moving from self-defeating to self-motivating thoughts. Target audience: Target audience is for all adults who have started to restrict their activity levels due to a concern about falling, are able to problem solve, may have fallen in the past, and live independently in the community.
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Did you know you should test your pressure canner every year? Make sure your canner is in proper working order before canning season arrives! Presto Brand Canners ONLY. $5.00 fee per canner To schedule a test or get additional information call 317-745-9260.
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Community Single Session Lessons
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Topic: Understanding the Food Label Description: Interested in learning how to identify primary components of food labels, marketing claims and understanding how to make informed food decisions. This 1 hour lesson will give you the tools and take-home handouts to do just that! Where: Brownsburg Public Library When: September 19th, 2024 at 5-6 p.m. |
All Programs/Lessons Offered
- A Matter of Balance
- Be Heart Smart
- Captain Cash
- Cooking with Herbs
- Dining with Diabetes
- Food Budgeting & Meal Planning
- ServSafe
- Sleep On It
- Steps to a Healthier You; Mediterranean Diet & Mindful Eating
- Where Does Your Money Go?
If interested in any of the upcoming programs or program offered, please contact your HHS Educator at 317-745-9260 or email hendrces@purdue.edu.
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