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Julie Dantone
Read article: Eatable Alphabet helps children build confidence with healthy foods
Eatable Alphabet helps children build confidence with healthy foods
For many young children, trying a new fruit or vegetable can feel intimidating. Research shows that repeated exposure to healthy foods during early...
New World screwworms are primarily controlled through Sterile Insect Technique
Read article: Sterile Insect Technique: How it works and why it matters
Sterile Insect Technique: How it works and why it matters
SIT and Public PerceptionThe Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) has received increased attention over the past year due to the expansion of SIT programs...
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Read article: International Overdose Awareness Day 2026
International Overdose Awareness Day 2026
A few years ago, I wrote a blog post about International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) that happens every August 31st. It is sad to say that we still...
Julie Dantone
Read article: Illinois Extension launches Health and Community Wellness team
Illinois Extension launches Health and Community Wellness team
University of Illinois Extension’s new Health and Community Wellness team is continuing efforts to improve health and quality of life across Fulton,...

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Learn what research says about everyday health challenges
URBANA, Ill. — With health information available at the click of a button, finding trustworthy, evidence-based resources can be challenging. As misinformation continues to spread across digital platforms, access to accurate health guidance is increasingly important. In response, educators,...
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De-stress with decluttering event at Stevick Center
CHAMPAIGN, Ill - Keeping a home and finances organized on top of the stressors of daily life is hard enough. Avoid feeling overwhelmed with tips from Where to Start: Decluttering Your Home and Finances. Join Illinois Extension for an informative hour of diving into reasons for clutter, how it...
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University of Illinois Extension offers Diabetes 101 educational series
FREEPORT, Ill.--- Diabetes touches millions of lives every day. Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed, have been living with diabetes for years, or are supporting a loved one, you’re not alone. With the right information and support, diabetes can be managed, and healthy living...

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