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When Medical Tests Spark Anxiety
You may have heard the phrase, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Attributed to Benjamin Franklin, this saying...
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Celebrate Mental Health Month in May
May is Mental Health Month, and University of Illinois Extension is joining Mental Health America (MHA) to focus on a simple, shared goal: helping...
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Establishing healthy habits
Habits are repeated — and often subconscious — actions that are triggered in response to contextual cues. Wearing a seat belt is an example of a...
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Save water while cooking in a drought
Many areas of Illinois are experiencing effects of little...
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Blooming Success for Local Hygiene Drive
CHAMPAIGN, Ill – Spring has bloomed with community support at the Illinois Extension office in Champaign for the local Hygiene Drive. For the month of April, the Champaign County Extension office held a hygiene product donation drive in support of the CLU-W Hygiene Pantry of Champaign County....
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Illinois Extension to Host Diabetes Support Series
DANVILLE, Ill – Make healthy connections and feel supported with this upcoming series, Diabetes Support Group. In partnership with OSF Healthcare, join Illinois Extension for a monthly diabetes support group designed for individuals living with diabetes and their caregivers at the Danville...
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Enjoying the Outdoors and Staying Safe in the Sun

Illinois Extension 4-H Educator Melissa Wilson explores how to stay safe in the sun while playing outdoors. Learn about different types of UV rays, what SPF means, and how to protect yourself from a sunburn. This video includes a hands-on learning activity you can do at home by purchasing UV...

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Melissa Schumacher

Health and Community Wellness Digital Nutrition Education Outreach Associate
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