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

	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: What is Diabetes Carbs and Sweeteners Fat and Sodium Putting it all together
	Take charge of your heart health! Join our *Be Heart Smart* program, a 4-week journey to prevent heart disease and embrace heart-healthy habits. Spots limited so reserve your spot today! 📅 When: February 5, 12, 19, & 26 \| 5–6 PM 📍 Where: Hendricks County 4-H Grounds and Conference Center 💲 Cost: $20 (covers all 4 weeks!) ✨ BONUS: Complete all 4 sessions and receive a FREE fitness tracker from IU Health North to keep your heart-healthy goals on track! Register today: Call us at (317) 745-9260 or email hendrces@purdue.edu. Let’s work together to build a healthier YOU! ❤
	A Matter of Balance – COMING SOON SPRING 2025 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.
	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.