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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Prairie View A&M University- Cooperative Extension Program are sister organizations that serving Texas citizens through the application of research-based education. Operating under the mandate of the Morrill Act of 1862; the Texas A&M AgriLife Service’s vision is to help Texans better their lives. The second Morrill Act of 1890 provided the opportunity
for 1890 land-grant institutions to strengthen research, extension, and teaching to under-served audiences. The Prairie A&M University- Cooperative Extension Service has a mission to respond to the needs of under-served Texans through life-changing opportunities that empower families, promote agriculture, strengthen communities, and foster leadership development in youth. Harris County has various educational opportunities available offered from both organizations to citizens of all ages. please contact our office at 3033 Bear Creek Dr. Houston, TX 77084 (713) 274-0950. Learn more: http://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/about/who-we-are/
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All churches and faith communities are invited to host a free, virtual Well Churches, Well Families: Connecting for Health Conference on March 4th, 2023! Register and learn more about the conference at:
https://howdyhealth.org/wellchurch/2023-conference-registration
Attached is the latest Harris County Making a Difference Quarterly Report. To learn all the exciting programs being conducted throughout Harris County visit:https://harris.agrilife.org/files/2023/02/Making-a-Difference-January-2023.pdf
DASH or Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension is an eating plan recommended for people who want to prevent or treat high blood pressure and reduce their risk of heart disease. It focuses on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, and lean meats. Register for the FREE, 4-week, virtual course a https://hcc.idloom.events/community-learning-workshops/pages/20875-clp-love-your-heart-health-focusing-on-hypertension
Calling all adults who work with youth (teachers, scout leaders, church and community group), this training is for You! The 4-H Food Challenge is an excellent opportunity for youth to learn MyPlate, nutrition, food safety and practice food preparation, and cooking, while working as a team. This training will provide adults with the information needed to teach them life skills and help prepare them for the contest.
Dr. Sonja Stueart-Davis, Family & Community Health Agent, is the recipient of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Superior Service Award - Ideal Team Player. She is well-known throughout the state for working with agents and serving on numerous county, state, regional and national committees. In Harris County, Dr. Davis works with the Harris FCH Program Area Committee to implement diabetes, hypertension, physical activity, health, and wellness programs for both youth and adults. Congratulations Dr. Davis!
We are excited to announce the Harris County Home Grown Team were awarded the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service-Superior Service Team Award today. Team members are Paul Winski, Extension Specialist, Shannon Dietz-Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent, Brandi Keller-Horticulture Agent and Susan Hubert- Administrative Assistant. We are proud of the great work the team has implemented with the educational series, YouTube Channel, newsletter and podcast.
If you are interested in learning how to live healthier and also helping others to live healthier, we invite you to become a Master Wellness Volunteer. It's a 6-week training, with the first day January 18th, and the last day, March 1st being in person. The other days are online. This is a great opportunity to work in your community, on your job site, or in your church or social group. To learn more contact Gabby Kanu at [email protected] or Sonja Davis at [email protected]. You may also call 713-274-0950.
Empathy in Aging Presentation - Jonathan Leung
Do you know how to empathize with people? Would you like to learn more about empathy? Check out this video on Empathy in Aging. The goal of this presentation...
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If you are living with Type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetic, a caregiver for someone with Type 2 diabetes, or just want to learn more about the disease, we invite you to participate in a FREE, virtual, 4-week series. The series is in partnership with Houston Community College and will be held on Tuesdays, October 11th, 18th, 25th, and November 1st from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. from the comfort of your own home. Register by October 8th by using the QR code or at: https://hcc.idloom.events/community-learning-workshops/register
Back-to-School Tips
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics
Making the First Day Easier - Parents should remember that they need not wait until the first day of class to ask for help. Schools are open to address any concerns a parent or child might have, including the specific needs of a child, over the summer. The best time to get help might be one to two weeks before school opens.
Learn more:
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There are many things you and your child can do to prepare for school that will make it an enjoyable experience for the whole family.
Preparing Your Child (and yourself) For a Healthy Back To School
Source: MaineHealth
With summer still in full swing, school is probably the last thing you and your child want to think about. But summer is the perfect time to take care some of your child’s health needs in preparation for the new school year. With a little preparation before school begins, you can avoid some of the stressful mornings and frenetic running around that characterizes back-to-school time.
Learn more:
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Summer Fruit & Veggie Hacks To Reduce Waste & Stretch Your Food Dollars
Source: Produce for Better Health Foundation
If you’ve ever struggled to keep your produce fresh and need some new tips to extend its’ shelf life or are looking for some fun and unique ways to use up your produce, look no further!
Learn more:
https://bit.ly/3P9uixa
Stories Summer Fruit & Veggie Hacks To Reduce Waste & Stretch Your Food Dollars By Lyndi Wieand About the expert About the expert Lyndi Wieand, MHSc, RDN, LDN Lyndi Wieand, MHSc, RDN, LDN is an In-Store Registered Dietitian with Weis Markets, Inc., providing health and wellness services in Allentown...
5 Food Tips for Camping and Hiking
Source: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Do you have hiking or camping on your agenda? Mapping out your wilderness nutrition needs is important: There's plenty to consider besides simply grabbing an energy bar or a bottle of water. Follow these tips to ensure you have a nourishing and safe food experience on your next outdoor adventure.
Learn more:
https://bit.ly/3uxpI3Z
Is hiking or camping on your agenda? Take note: There's plenty to consider besides simply grabbing an energy bar or a bottle of water before you hit the wilderness.
Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
Source: National Park Service
Come experience the national parks! On five days in 2022, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates in 2022. August 4, 2022 is the Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act.
Get out and get hiking!
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On certain days each year, the National Park Service offers free admission to all national parks.
Older Adults & Extreme Heat
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
People aged 65 or older are more prone to heat-related health concerns. Older adults can’t adjust to sudden temperature changes as fast as younger people. This may happen because of certain medicines they take or chronic illnesses that affect their ability to regulate body temperature. When not treated properly, heat-related illnesses can lead to death. But you can take steps to stay cool during hot weather.
Learn more:
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Steps that older adults can take steps to stay cool during hot weather.
Brain Health & Fish
Source: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
When is the last time you had fish for dinner? If you can't remember, it may be more than the passage of time that's to blame. Research suggests that improved memory is just one of many brain-boosting benefits associated with eating more fish.
Learn more:
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Can you remember the last time you had fish for dinner? Studies show that improved memory is just one of many brain-boosting benefits associated with eating more fish.
Water & Healthier Drinks
Source: Centers for Disease Control And Prevention
Getting enough water every day is important for your health. Drinking water can prevent dehydration, a condition that can cause unclear thinking, result in mood change, cause your body to overheat, and lead to constipation and kidney stones. Water has no calories, so it can also help with managing body weight and reducing calorie intake when substituted for drinks with calories, such as sweet tea or regular soda.
Learn more:
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Getting enough water every day is important for your health. Learn how to drink more water and choose healthier drinks.
What To Do When You Can’t Stop Thinking About Food
Source: International Food Information Council
Food is necessary for survival, so it’s normal for us to think about it. However, sometimes thoughts about food can become all-encompassing and overwhelming. On average, people with a healthy relationship with food may spend some time considering or planning their next meal as it approaches while someone with an intense preoccupation may spend almost all day thinking about food.
Learn more:
https://bit.ly/3zyHTcU
Food is necessary for survival, so it’s normal for us to think about it. However, sometimes thoughts about food can become all-encompassing and overwhelming. On average, people with a healthy relationship with food may spend some time considering or planning their next meal as it approaches while ...
Keep Food Safe! Food Safety Basics
Source: USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service
You can't see, smell, or taste harmful bacteria that may cause illness. In every step of food preparation, follow the 4 guidelines to keep food safe:
Clean—Wash hands and surfaces often.
Separate—Don't cross-contaminate.
Cook—Cook to proper temperatures, checking with a food thermometer.
Chill—Refrigerate promptly
Learn more about shopping, storage, thawing, preparation, cooking, serving, leftovers, and refreeezing:
https://bit.ly/3mFyMzA
Dance 4 the Health of It !as we celebrate our annual Walk Across Texas Program. Everyone is working up a sweat with our great line dance instructors.
Gather your family, friends, coworkers, church members or organization members to form your team of 8 for Walk Across Texas (WAT).
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Harris County is hosting a Walk Across Texas! Challenge March 13 through May 7, 2022. WAT is a free, 8-week program for teams of up to 8 working together to reach the 832-mile goal. WAT is designed to encourage fitness for all by developing a habit of regular physical activity in a fun and rewarding way.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Harris County invites you to create a team for Walk Across Texas! and join the Harris County League. The League Code is watL-220127-99005. The Registration deadline is March 20, 2022.
To create a team, please follow these instructions:
1. Create or log into your Howdy Health account at https://howdyhealth.org/programs
2. Click the Dashboard button under the WAT! Adult section
3. Click the 'Create a Team' button.
4. Complete the create a team form and select a start date of March 13, 2022
5. Invite friends, family, and coworkers to join your team (Don't forget to collect their email addresses).
6. If you will be participating as a member on the team, select the option to join the team once created
7. You are now ready to join the Harris County WAT! Challenge
There is also a short video describing the process here: https://howdyhealth.org/programs/tutorials/album/2-wat-adult-tutorials
Harris County AgriLife will award great prizes weekly to active participants and the top league team completing the 832-mile challenge. Everyone is welcome to participate and take the first step to a healthier life!
Learning to read and write are skills that are essential to a child’s success in school and later life. According to many experts, the single most important activity that parents can do to help their children acquire essential literacy skills is to read aloud to them on a frequent basis. FRED is an award-winning literacy program designed to increase parental involvement in children’s literacy development, with a specific focus on fathers.
To learn more about FRED or to implement this program at your agency, school or child care facility contact our office.
Great job Galveston County.
Do you like to grow tomatoes? Check out this research study synopsis on growing paste tomatoes in Galveston County, it might help you pick your next favorite variety!
https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/GC-379_Paste_Tomato_Trials-2021_A_Synopsis.pdf
Have a Happy Holiday!!
Need help identifying those acorns?
Did you know you can use an acorn's shape, color and size to determine the oak species it's from?
Here are five of the most common oak trees found in Mississippi and how to identify the species using its acorns...
🔅Live oak: Live oak acorns resemble the shape of a football and are ¾ to 1 inch long. Live oak acorns are generally a dark, reddish-brown color with caps that cover one-fourth of the acorn.
🔅Shumard oak: Shumard oaks produce large, egg-shaped acorns, typically 1 ¼ inches long and 1 inch wide.
🔅Southern red oak: Southern red oaks have small acorns, typically a ½ inch long. They are normally an orangish-brown color with a small cap that covers about a third of the acorn.
🔅Water oak: Water oaks have saucer-shaped acorns that are around a ½ inch long. These acorns come in a variety of colors -- anywhere from light brown to black. They have a thin shoot, or pubescent apex, at the bottom of the acorn that’s easy to identify.
🔅White oak: Acorns of white oaks are oblong shaped and around 1 ¼ inches long. They are typically light brown and have a thick warty, bowl-shaped cap.
Full blog post: http://ow.ly/sqt350GxJMF
It's not too late to sign up for Walk Across Texas! Join Harris County!
https://howdyhealth.org/programs/
What a great way for churches throughout Texas to impact the health and wellness of their members. Share this exciting opportunity with your church's Wellness Ministry or interested members.
Our Fall Lifescaping Series offers engaging, hands-on educational sessions on Charcuterie Boards, canning (food preservation), fall planters for your porch or patio, memory games and much more.
There is limited seating, so sign up soon. To register visit https://lifescaping2021.eventbrite.com
Gas leaks happen more often than you know. Here's how to check your gas grill for leaks.
See Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Harris County Ag & Natural Resources for more tips.
Guy Colonna from NFPA® gives some helpful and easy tips for inspecting your gas grill for any gas leaks at home. When you are ready to use your gas grill for...
Safety should always come first when grilling. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Harris County Ag & Natural Resources will be hosting a a Grilling Safety class this Thursday. Here are some tips to help you get started!
Each year, approximately 9,500 people are burned from grill fires or hot grills. To help keep you and your loved ones safe, NFPA® tests your knowledge and de...
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Join us for Wellness Wednesday, April 28th as we learn about Human Trafficking.
Want to join us for Wellness Wednesday on April 14th? https://agrilife.zoom.us/j/97001547051...
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Dance 4 the Health of It !as we celebrate our annual Walk Across Texas Program. Everyone is working up a sweat with our great line dance instructors.
Learning to read and write are skills that are essential to a child’s success in school and later life. According to many experts, the single most important activity that parents can do to help their children acquire essential literacy skills is to read aloud to them on a frequent basis. FRED is an award-winning literacy program designed to increase parental involvement in children’s literacy development, with a specific focus on fathers. To learn more about FRED or to implement this program at your agency, school or child care facility contact our office.
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