Purdue University Health and Human Sciences Extension

11/26/2025

🦃 Not sure where to start with that frozen ?
This video from walks you through safe turkey prep from start to finish. You'll learn:

✔️ The safest way to defrost your turkey
✔️ Why you shouldn’t rinse it
✔️ Key cooking temperatures
✔️ How to store leftovers safely

Quick, clear, and perfect for holiday prep!
🎥 Watch now and cook with confidence. Happy holidays! 🧡🦃

When Thanksgiving draws near, it's time to start preparing your turkey! Purdue Food Science shares some food safety tips for thawing, preparing, cooking, and...

11/24/2025

Do you ever worry about stretching your food budget or figuring out what to make each week? 🛒🍽️

Your local Purdue Extension office can help! Check out “Food Budgeting and Meal Planning” and start planning for both your health and your budget.

✨ Benefits of Food Budgeting & Meal Planning:
• Support your health
• Save time
• Reduce stress
• Track food expenses
• Build a realistic budget
• Get the most for your money
• Reduce food waste

Learn more here 👉

Below are select food-related programs offered by Purdue Extension Health and Human Sciences Educators. For additional food programming topics and options, please contact your local county Extension office.

11/21/2025

✨Exciting news for rural communities in the North Central Region! A new multi-state working group is coming together to tackle the ongoing challenges around rural childcare. 👶🤝 Check out the announcement below.⬇️

We are pleased to announce the funding of a new North Central Region thematic, multi-state working group focused on rural childcare. This new group will bring together North Central Extension professionals to examine how Extension can best address the limited access to quality childcare in rural communities. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LFRdUC

Led by principal investigator, Kelsie Muller, Purdue Extension, the working group consists of professionals from land-grant universities in nine North Central Region states (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin) who are also members of the North Central Quality Childcare (NCQC) Network.

11/20/2025

💙 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵!
Diabetes affects more than 10% of adults in , leading to higher healthcare costs and increased risk for long-term health complications. This month, let’s raise awareness and support those managing this chronic condition.

👉 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀
Dining with Diabetes is a practical, hands-on cooking school for individuals with type 2 diabetes and their caregivers. It focuses on simple, delicious recipes and everyday strategies for eating well and managing diabetes confidently.

Connect with your local county HHS Educator to learn more: https://extension.purdue.edu/hhs/food/programs/index.html -with-diabetes

11/19/2025

Employees continue to report elevated experiences of stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout in the workplace, yet many are still reluctant to utilize the resources and services available to them.😓💼

To help workplaces address these challenges, offers the 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 (𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐖) 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦. Over 150 employees from workplaces around the state participated in at least one CREW session delivered by Purdue Extension in the past year. The majority reported increased confidence in addressing stress, work-life balance, and mental health stigma in the workplace 🧠🌱.

Learn more about the 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐖 Curriculum and how you can bring it to your workplace here:
https://extension.purdue.edu/hhs/health/programs/index.html
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11/14/2025

🚭 𝙑𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜: 𝙎𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨, 𝘽𝙞𝙜 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙨 🌬️

Viviana Guzman, our HHS Educator in LaGrange County, recently led an engaging and interactive presentation at yesterday’s CARET Conference called “Vaping: Small Devices, Big Impacts”, focused on the serious health risks associated with va**ng. This program is offered through Purdue Extension.

Participants learned how va**ng impacts the body, gained insight into the marketing tactics used by v**e companies, and were encouraged to make informed decisions about their health.

Everyone left with a stronger understanding of the long-term dangers of v**e use, and a reminder of how important our community partners are in supporting this work.🤝🏼✨

Great job Vivi! 👏🏼🌟


Purdue Extension-LaGrange County

11/13/2025

A big thank you to our Purdue Extension Educators and Specialists for creating inspiring exhibits for the Interactive Engagement Trail at today’s CARET State Conference! 🌟🙌🏼

Their displays and demonstrations highlighted the real-world impact of our programs, showing how is helping communities live healthier, stronger lives. 💪🏼🚂💛🖤

Purdue Extension-Fulton County
Purdue Extension - Montgomery County
Purdue Extension Vermillion County
Purdue Extension-DeKalb County
Purdue Extension Farm Stress Team
Purdue School of Nursing
Purdue Food Science
Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences

11/13/2025

This Thanksgiving, remember—it’s more than just a meal! 🦃🍂

At Purdue Extension, we’re passionate about helping families strengthen their connections through shared mealtimes. Just as brings people together to express gratitude and share food, making family meals a regular routine can improve:

💛 Emotional well-being
🏡 Family connection
📚 Academic success
🥗 Healthier eating habits and weight

Families who eat together tend to be happier, more connected, and healthier—plus, children develop stronger social and vocabulary skills.

So, as you gather for turkey, pumpkin pie, and time with loved ones, remember that every shared meal helps build memories, foster empathy, and nurture the bonds that make families thrive.

For ideas and tools to make family mealtimes more meaningful, explore The Family Dinner Project and Purdue Extension’s Building Strong Families Together resource.

Making time for family meals is well worth the effort. Turn off the TV, phones, etc., and start a conversation. Scheduling can be tricky, but think ahead—and get the kids involved in meal planning and preparation. Family meals provide many benefits,

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Today we honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage and dedication. Thank you, veterans, for your sacrifice and service. 🙏💛🖤

11/04/2025

Some of our professionals are in Washington D.C. this week for the Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association. 🏛️

They are learning about data, policies and programs that can help Extension improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities statewide. 📊💪🏽🌎

Purdue Extension Marion County

11/03/2025

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S.—but prevention is possible. 🩺

’s Be Heart Smart program empowers adults to identify their risk factors and take simple steps toward better health. Last year, 308 participants learned practical ways to manage stress, stay active, and eat for a healthy heart. After the program, over 200 participants planned to increase physical activity, eat more heart-healthy meals, and use stress-reduction techniques. 🚴‍♀️🥕🧘‍♀️

Together, we’re building stronger, healthier communities—one heart at a time. ❤️ 💛🖤

10/31/2025

Two reasons to celebrate today - honoring our founder and embracing all the Halloween fun!! 🚂🎃👻💛🖤

Double the fun today — happy birthday to John Purdue AND a happy Halloween to all! 🎉🎃