Talking FACS

Host:  Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 

Guest: Dr. Cristina Perez, Associate Professor and Chief, Pediatric Dentistry, UK College of Dentistry

KY Smiles Episode 7

February is National Children's Dental Health Month.  To celebrate, we will have a special guest on the KY Smiles on Talking FACS podcast each week to discuss issues related to children's dental health.  This week our third guest, Dr. Cristina Perez talks about childhood trauma to the mouth and head.  She also discusses steps parents can take to prevent dental issues that might cause dental trauma or pain.

Connect with UK College of Dentistry:

Dentistry | UK HealthCare

UK Dentistry on Facebook

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Click the picture below to download a word puzzle you can complete with your child.

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

Guest: Dr. Ronald Singer, Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry, UK College of Dentistry

KY Smiles Episode 6

February is National Children's Dental Health Month.  To celebrate, we will have a special guest on the KY Smiles on Talking FACS podcast each week to discuss issues related to children's dental health.  This week our second guest, Dr. Ronald Singer, shares about UK College of Dentistry's nationally recognized Seal Trip Program which gets sealants on the teeth of elementary children all across the state.  He also discusses other programs offered through the College of Dentistry in partnership with other Colleges throughout the university.

Connect with UK College of Dentistry:

Dentistry | UK HealthCare

UK Dentistry on Facebook

UK Dentistry on Twitter

Click the picture below to download a coloring sheet for your child.

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

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

Special Edition Episode: MoneyWi$e 8, Season 4

Developing sound financial habits, just like other skills, are best learned with practice.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Nichole Huff and Kelly May outline tangible steps that parents can take to ensure that their children are on the path of financial health. 

MoneyWi$e Newsletter

MoneyWi$e Website

MoneyWi$e Facebook Page

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

Guest: Dr. Kelly Dingrando, Assistant Professor of Dentistry, UK College of Dentistry

KY Smiles Episode 5

February is National Children's Dental Health Month.  To celebrate, we will have a special guest on the KY Smiles on Talking FACS podcast each week to discuss issues related to children's dental health.  This week our first guest, Dr. Kelly Dingrando, answers all those questions new parents have about when to take their children to the dentist for the first time, whether or not to use a pacifier or let their baby suck a thumb, and what about tooth brushing?  Join in for a fun discussion to answer all these questions and maybe one or two you didn't even know you had.

Connect with UK College of Dentistry:

Dentistry | UK HealthCare

UK Dentistry on Facebook

UK Dentistry on Twitter

Click the picture below to download a tooth brushing calendar for your child.

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

Episode 22, Season 4

Hugs are powerful relationship building tools.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. David Weisenhorn shares the many benefits of reaching out and hugging your children to their growth and development.  Not only does it benefit their social and emotional health, but it also benefits many other aspects of your relationship.

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

Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health

Episode 21, Season 4

Type 2 Diabetes is a serious health condition that affects many Kentuckians.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf shares the risk factors that many people face and how we can take steps to prevent or delay the onset of this chronic condition.  She also outlines a program sponsored by Family and Consumer Sciences Extension in partnership with UK Healthcare Barnstable Brown, the Diabetes Prevention Program, which is availble in communities across Kentucky.

For more information click the links below.

Diabetes Risk Test

Diabetes Prevention Program

Diabetes Prevention and Control Program

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

Guest: Dr. Zhonglin Hao,  Professor of Medicine and Cancer Biology, Markey Cancer Center

Cancer Conversations Episode 31

Cancer clinical trials are research studies to test the efficacy of treatments for various types of cancer.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Dr. Hao shares the importance of clinical trials to the treatment of cancer and how we all benefit from those willing to participate in these research experiences.

For more information about clinical trials, visit:

www.NCCN.org

www.Clinicaltrials.gov

Clinical Trails at Markey Cancer Center

Connect with the UK Markey Center

Online Markey Cancer Center

On Facebook @UKMarkey

On Twitter @UKMarkey

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

Guest: Dr. Paul Norrod, Extension Specialist for Rural Health and Safety

Episode 20, Season 4

On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Paul Norrod shares information about how we can establish relationships and connections now to prevent mental health crises in the future.  While his focus is primarily on rural and farm families, the information he shares can be applied to individuals and families in all situations and walks of life.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)

Crisis Text Line, Text HOPE to 741741

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

Special Edition Episode: MoneyWi$e 7, Season 4

Building financial resiliency takes patience and time.  With a few simple skills outlined by Dr. Nichole Huff, anyone can learn the skills needed to build financial health and wealth for the future. 

MoneyWi$e Newsletter

MoneyWi$e Website

MoneyWi$e Facebook Page

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

Guest: Dr. Emily Winfrey, Division Chief of Comprehensive Care, UK College of Dentistry

KY Smiles Episode 4

The distribution of dentists across Kentucky impacts our Commonwealth in many ways.  On this episode of KY Smiles on Talking FACS, Dr. Emily Winfrey shares about the lack of dentists in our state and where they are located and what the UK College of Dentistry is doing to promote rural dentistry practices across Kentucky.

Dentistry | UK HealthCare

UK Dentistry on Facebook

UK Dentistry on Twitter