Talking FACS

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. David DeVito, Assistant Professor of Dentistry, Oral Diagnosis and Treatment, UK College of Dentistry As we enter a new year, many people are inclined to reflect and make resolutions that will lead to personal improvements in physical and mental health.  Adding an oral healt...

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Amy Kostelic, Extension Specialist for Adult Development and Aging Season 5, Episode 22 In the Face of Disaster, a new publication series created by a group of Family and Consumer Sciences professionals, seeks to provide Kentuckians with the resources the...

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Hardin Stevens, Extension Associate for Family and Consumer Sciences and Dr. Stacy Stanifer, Assistant Professor, University of Kentucky College of Nursing, BREATHE Program Special Edition Episode Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that can negativ...

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Annhall Norris, Extension Specialist for Food Preservation and Safety Season 5, Episode 21 In the Face of Disaster, a new publication series created by a group of Family and Consumer Sciences professionals, seeks to provide Kentuckians with the resources they...

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Pamela Hull, Associate Director of Population Science and Community Impact, Markey Cancer Center and Associate Professor of Behavioral Science, UK College of Medicine Cancer Conversations Episode 39 January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. HPV (or human papillomavirus) ca...

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 Season 5, Episode 20 In the Face of Disaster, a new publication series created by a group of Family and Consumer Sciences professionals, seeks to provide Kentuckians with the resources they nee...

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 19 In the Face of Disaster, a new publication series created by a group of Family and Consumer Sciences professionals, seeks to provide Kentuckians with the re...

As we enjoy the holiday break with our families, we invited you to listen to this classic episode from Season 3 that is very appropriate for now as well. Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health Episode 34, Season 3 As children across the Commonwealth...

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guests: Hardin Stevens, Extension Associate for Family and Consumer Sciences and Miranda Bejda, Graduate Assistant for Family Resource Management. Season 5, Episode 18 In the Face of Disaster, a new publication series created by a group of Family and Consumer Scienc...

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Amy Kostelic, Extension Specialist for Adult Development and Aging Season 5, Episode 17 In the Face of Disaster, a new publication series created by a group of Family and Consumer Sciences professionals, seeks to provide Kentuckians with the resources the...

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Joan Scales, Director, Psych-Oncology Services, Markey Cancer Center Cancer Conversations Episode 38 When friends or family receive a cancer diagnosis, we often are unsure about how much or what types of assistance to offer.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations, Joan Scales...

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 MoneyWi$e Episode 5, Season 6 Preparing to transfer your cherished possessions can be a daunting task that evokes a range of emotions and trepidation for many individuals.  On t...

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Annhall Norris, Extension Specialist for Food Preservation and Safety Season 5, Episode 16 In the Face of Disaster, a new publication series created by a group of Family and Consumer Sciences professionals, seeks to provide Kentuckians with the resources they...

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Sierra Nunn, Assistant Professor of Comprehensive Care/Student Clinics, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry KY Smiles Episode 17 A variety of dental myths are prevalent online and shared broadly.  On this episode of Kentucky Smiles on Talking FACS, Dr. Sierra Nunn di...

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Kelly May, Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management Season 5, Episode 15 In the Face of Disaster, a new publication series created by a group of Family and Consumer Sciences professionals, seeks to provide Kentuckians with the resources...

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 Season 5, Episode 14 In the Face of Disaster, a new publication series created by a group of Family and Consumer Sciences professionals, seeks to provide Kentuckians with the resources they nee...

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Jill Kolesar, Director, Precision Medicine Center, Markey Cancer Center and Professor of Pharmacy Cancer Conversations Episode 37 Historically, cancer treatment has been offered through one-size-fits-all therapies based on the average person. On this episode of Cancer Conver...

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 MoneyWi$e Episode 5, Season 5 The holiday season is just around the corner.  With inflation driving up the costs of good and services, the rising prices of  of groceries might b...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Zachary DeVries, Assistant Professor of Urban Entomology, Department of Entomology Season 5, Episode 13 No, we aren't talking about the latest Sci-Fi movie, but how to prevent our homes from being invaded by creepy crawlies.  On this episode of Talking FA...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Ahmad Kutkut, Associate Professor of Prosthodontics, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry KY Smiles Episode 16 When maintaining a natural tooth is not an option, dental implants are a safe alternative.  As the technology continues to improve, many...

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guests: Dr. Kerri Ashurst, Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development and Liz Evans, Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences, Boone County Season 5, Episode 12 We often think of first responders as being the ones to help us in our time of need, but the nature...

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guests: Dr. Kerri Ashurst, Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development and Ruth Chowning, Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences, Bullitt County Season 5, Episode 11 Reading is a great way to help children process the big feelings they have...

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Pamela Hull, Associate Director of Population Science and Community Impact, Markey Cancer Center and Associate Professor of Behavioral Science, UK College of Medicine Cancer Conversations Episode 36 Everyone has a story. And in Kentucky, it is likely that you know at least o...

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guests: Brenda Hammons, KEHA President and Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management Season 5, Episode 10 All across the Commonwealth, Extension Homemakers are celebrating Kentucky Extension Homemaker week.  This week, local com...

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management MoneyWi$e Episode 4, Season 5 Credit reports and credit scores can be difficult to understand.  However, using the knowledge shared by Kelly May on this episode of Talking FACS, y...