Health & Human Sciences
Welcome to the Whitley County Health and Human Sciences Page!
The Health and Human Sciences (HHS) program provides education to help individuals in Whitley County improve their dimensions of wellness. Our HHS educator brings research-based information to meet the needs in the community. Both in-person and online programs are offered to help the community strengthen their relationships, eat smart, improve their health, and achieve financial wellness.
The four pillars of Health and Human Sciences focus on food, family, money/financial well-being, and health.
HHS Educator Brittney Schori has taken initiative to start a community needs task force in Whitley County. This task force is called CHAMPS (Community Health Advisory Members Providing Solutions). Anyone in the community can attend meetings and become a member.
- The mission of CHAMPS is to improve the quality of life for community residents by supporting agency collaboration.
- Our vision is to create opportunities for all residents to thrive by providing awareness of and access to quality programs and resources.
Those on CHAMPS have been working with Brittney to identify needs within the community and provide snippets of education. Below you will find educational FACTSHEETS. For more information about CHAMPS, contact Brittney.
Contact Brittney
Brittney Schori, BS, MPH
HHS Educator - Whitley County
524 Branch Court, Columbia City, Indiana 46725
Phone: 260-244-7615
E-mail: bpender@purdue.edu
I am Brittney Schori, the Health and Human Sciences Extension Educator serving Whitley County. My background is in community public health and epidemiology. I have experience educating individuals with the elderly population, youth, people in incarceration, and those with developmental disabilities.
CHAMPS Monthly Factsheets
Once per month a factsheet will be created and then posted. Needs within the community have been identified by CHAMPS and the factsheets reflect the needs identified. The goal of these factsheets is to help strengthen relationships, eat smart, improve health, and achieve financial wellness! Click here to read about the impact they are making.
2025 Factsheets
Health screenings are vital for early detection of conditions like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, improving outcomes and saving lives. They provide personalized prevention and treatment plans, ensuring both men and women maintain overall health and address age-specific risks effectively.
An emergency fund provides financial security for unexpected expenses, like medical bills or car repairs, reducing stress and avoiding debt. Do you currently have one? If not, it's not too late to start establishing one!
Do you have some type of tangible clutter in your life? This document provides practical tips on getting rid of unnecesary items that you own and maintaining an organized approach to document management. Being organized is so important, especially when an emergency happens. Do you have all of your important documents organized and ready to grab if you have to run out the door in a hurry?
Other Helpful Factsheets
Click on the title to view/download the educational factsheet on that topic.
- Basic Food Safety
- Beyond the Haze: Understanding the Health Impacts of E-Cigarettes
- Cautious about Caffeine
- Credit Scores
- Food Labeling 101
- High Energy, Hidden Risks: The Truth about Energy Drinks
- Internet Safety for Youth (Spanish)
- Internet Safety for Youth Series 1
- Internet Safety for Youth Series 2
- Internet Safety for Youth Series 3
- Melanoma: Vital Facts to Know
- Personal Hygiene
- Protect Your Health: Hydration and Heat-Related Issue Prevention
- Protein Power: How much do you really need?
- Scam Safety
- Screen Smarts: Healthy Habits in a Digital World
- Smart about Sodium
- The Scoop on Sugar
- Ways to Obtain More Zzzz