Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky

Guest: Charles McCann, Patient Financial Counselor, University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center

Cancer Conversations Episode 42

Sometimes people who have cancer don't seek treatment because of the financial burden they are concerned that it will place on their family.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Charles McCann shares information that can alleviate those fears as he outlines resources that are available to cancer patients and their families.

Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS is a partnership project between Family and Consumer Sciences Extension and the Markey Cancer Center.

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Tuesday Mar 07, 2023

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky

Guest: Dr. Nichole Huff, Extension Specialist for Family Finance and Resource Management

Season 5, Episode 27

Shrinkflation might not be a term you are familiar with, but you are probably feeling its effects.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Nichole Huff shares all about shrinkflation and its cousin, inflation, and how the two are affecting our budgets.

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Friday Mar 03, 2023

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky

Guest: Dr. Kenneth Nusbacher, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, UK College of Dentistry

Dental careers are popular. Dentists are ranked highly for their work-life balance. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the growth rate for dental assistants is expected to exceed the growth rate for all occupations by three percent in the ten year period from 2021 to 2031.  On this episode of KY Smiles, Dr. Kenneth Nusbacher shares about the many dental careers and the necessary preparation they require.

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Tuesday Feb 21, 2023

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 

Guest: Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development

Season 5,  Episode 26

Anger is a natural emotion.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. David Weisenhorn shares strategies for helping your child process anger in healthy ways.  He provides tips for discussing situations that cause anxiety and providing children with tools to handle times when their anger might be overwhelming.

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Tuesday Feb 14, 2023

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension

Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health

Season 5, Episode 25

Family meals can often be a source of stress when children are young, especially if they feel like a battleground between what a child wants to eat and what the parents want the child to eat.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking breaks down some simple strategies to help families lower the stress level for every during family mealtimes.  She recommends using a proven methods that divides responsibility, so that everyone leaves meal feeling successful.

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Friday Feb 10, 2023

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky

Guest: Charles McCann, Patient Financial Services, Markey Cancer Center

Financial concerns can sometimes be a reason for persons with cancer failing to seek needed cancer care.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Charles McCann shares how patients and their families can get the care they need and find the resources to support their care.

Connect with the UK Markey Cancer Center

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