What is HHS?
Purdue Extension Health and Human Sciences (HHS) provides education to people of all ages in Indiana’s 92 counties on the topics of food, family, money & health. The community is our classroom – where we bring university information to the local level and help people strengthen families, spend smart, eat right, and live well.
The Purdue Extension-Lawrence County Health and Human Sciences program strives to bring education to those in our community. Whether that be food based knowledge and safety, drug awareness and prevention, safe sleep resources, money management, or even de-cluttering advise, this program offers a variety of adult and youth classes catered to such needs. Contact us today to learn more about what HHS can do for you!
Program Areas
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Contact Us
Purdue Extension-Lawrence County
lawrenceces@purdue.edu
924 16th Street
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-4623
HHS Programming Successes
CATCH my Breath Program feedback. Meet Your Educator
Rebecca Payne
Rebecca was born and raised in Indianapolis, IN, and earned her undergraduate degree from the IU O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Seeking adventure, she moved to Colorado, where she pursued her passions for hiking and snow skiing. During her time in Colorado, Rebecca earned a Master of Urban and Regional Planning, specializing in transportation planning and providing both short and long-range planning services for municipalities and non-profits.
Recognizing the close connection between urban planning and public health, Rebecca returned to Indiana to further her education. She earned a Master of Public Health, enabling her to integrate her expertise in planning with a focus on promoting community well-being. Rebecca is dedicated to making a positive impact through her combined knowledge of urban planning, public health, and community engagement.
In her free time, Rebecca enjoys running, hiking, reading, listening to live music, and spending time with family and friends. Her passion for enhancing the quality of life for communities and individuals drives her professional and personal pursuits.