Health
iMPROVE HEALTH
Many risk factors for disability or death are preventable, and HHS Extension is dedicated to helping individuals and families improve their quality of life.
Be Heart Smart
Learn how to identify risk factors for heart disease and make simple changes that can improve your heart health.
Get WalkIN'
Increase your physical activity by receiving e-mail messages that promote walking, offer motivation, and share tips for staying active.
Mental Health First Aid
Gain skills to interact with and support someone who may be developing a mental health issue or experiencing a crisis.
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
In order to address health concerns on a community level, organizations have been coming together to form local Community Health Coalitions to address health needs in their communities. In addition, coalitions can be a means of conserving and utilizing resources more efficiently, and a powerful vehicle for impacting health through policy, systems, and environmental changes.
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Substance Use Education Video Series
Misinformation and stigma about substance use make it difficult to change outcomes. Purdue Extension HHS has a video series that offers introductory education about substance use to help change this stigma. This playlist of 11 videos addresses several concerns that are applicable across many substances and situations, but also some of the concerns unique to specific populations and substances. To navigate the playlist, click the playlist icon at the top of the video player. All videos are best viewed at full screen.
After watching the videos, check out these additional resources:
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