URBANA, Ill. — Technology has improved access to health information, but the spread of misinformation online poses serious risks. To address this, researchers, educators, and communities must work together to ensure people get accurate, evidence-based guidance.
The University of Illinois, along with the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute, and in collaboration with Illinois Extension, has developed the Summer Self-Care 2025 webinar series. This series is part of the Community Seminar Series, and it provides an opportunity for the community to learn about current health research, find reliable sources of health information, and engage in direct dialogue with U of I researchers.
"Our team is excited to kick off another round of the Community Seminar Series, where we share timely, health-related topics with Illinois residents in an accessible and engaging format," says Dee Walls, outreach associate at Illinois Extension. "This summer, we are looking forward to offering a session in Spanish, an important step toward expanding our reach and inclusivity. We invite everyone to register and explore the diverse topics we have planned."
Event Details
All sessions are presented from Noon to 1 p.m., and topics include:
Assistive Robots: Supporting Independence and Well-Being for Older Adults | June 25
Learn how assistive robots are redefining independence and well-being for older adults.
Ampliar el Acceso a los Alimentos: Compras de Comestibles en Línea para las Comunidades Rurales de Bajos Ingresos | 2 de Julio. *Spanish only.
Descubre herramientas de innovación digital para mejorar el acceso a alimentos en comunidades rurales.
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Water Wins: Choosing Healthier Drinks for Toddlers to Teens | July 9
Discover what’s really in children’s drinks and explore simple ways to make every sip healthier.
Nurtured in Nature: Restoring Wellness for Collective Climate Resilience | July 16
Explore how nature and culture unite to heal communities and build climate resilience.
Easy Steps to Benefiting from Everyday Mindful Forest Bathing | July 23
Discover simple ways to relax, recharge, and reconnect through mindful moments in nature.
The Empowered Woman: Research-Based Exercise and Nutrition Approaches to Longevity for Thriving in Midlife and Beyond | July 30
Embrace midlife with strength and explore science-backed ways to move, nourish, and thrive.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, contact Dee Walls at walls1@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet access needs.
SOURCE: Dee Walls, outreach associate, Illinois Extension.
WRITER: Herbert Chavez, media communications coordinator, Illinois Extension.
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through six program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, family and consumer science, integrated health disparities, and natural resources, environment, and energy.