Function and Purpose: The Ohio cooperative Extension Service, an educational outreach arm of the Ohio State University-OCES, conducts research-based and interests in agriculture & natural resources, community development, family strengths, nutrition, diet and health and 4-H youth development and leadership. Service: 1. Educational information in agriculture, resource management, family life, nutrition and youth education. 2. Insect and pest identification 3. 4-H clubs and programs for youth 4. Programs and newsletters on various subject matters 5. Speakers for organizations, schools, etc. 6. Food and nutritional eduction program for limited income families - groups and individual teaching

Provides a group that advocates for healthy racial and ethnic minority communities. Also provides classes covering various health-related topics.

National initiative to help Americans achieve a heart healthy lifestyle.

This program is aimed to provide better health outcomes for the Southeast Ohio Foodbank's 10-county service area. Staff are available to help with applying to SNAP, WIC, and Medicaid, as well as options for job training, transportation, housing and utilities, and so much more.

Provides a wide range of programs for senior citizens, including information & referral, nutrition education, creative instruction, health screenings, and recreation and socialization.

Hispanic Health program designed to help the Hispanic community have access to medical care, social services and health education. Provide blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. Health Liaison serves as the link between the Hispanic community and health services. Assistance given to clients in Spanish with appointments and interpretations. The Promotora (community health liaison) teaches basic health education topics in Spanish.

Provides women's health education, obesity prevention, cardiovascular health education and tobacco prevention education, Head lice education, prevention and control available. Also partners with local schools, the community and local businesses to provide programs that improve the health of Perry County residents.

Offers special health-related services and activities, including exercise and wellness programs, blood pressure checks, nutrition information, and general health education.

Health education programming for schools, groups and presentations available on health related topics.

Hispanic Health program designed to help the Hispanic community have access to medical care, social services and health education. Provide blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. Health Liaison serves as the link between the Hispanic community and health services. Assistance given to clients in Spanish with appointments and interpretations. The Promotora (community health liaison) teaches basic health education topics in Spanish.

Provides information and advocacy about kidney disease.

Provides an evidence-based multi-session workshop that reviews techniques and strategies individuals can use to reduce their risk of falling by improving balance and fitness, and making their habits, home and environment safer. Award-winning workshop is led by trained coaches who have previously participated in the workshop.

Health education programming for schools, groups and presentations available on health related topics.

Health education programming for schools, groups and presentations available on health related topics.

Hispanic Health program designed to help the Hispanic community have access to medical care, social services and health education. Provide blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. Health Liaison serves as the link between the Hispanic community and health services. Assistance given to clients in Spanish with appointments and interpretations. The Promotora (community health liaison) teaches basic health education topics in Spanish.

Offers general health education seminars and events on a vareity of health topics such as disease prevention, nutrition, and wellness.

Provides disability outreach and support services for families directly affected by disabilities. Services include health education and life skills programs, parent support, links to health and other resources, referrals, and mentoring.

Hispanic Health program designed to help the Hispanic community have access to medical care, social services and health education. Provide blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. Health Liaison serves as the link between the Hispanic community and health services. Assistance given to clients in Spanish with appointments and interpretations. The Promotora (community health liaison) teaches basic health education topics in Spanish.

Offers senior health support services as well as educational programs to help adults of any age learn the physical, psychological, spiritual and social aspects of healthy aging.

Hispanic Health program designed to help the Hispanic community have access to medical care, social services and health education. Provide blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. Health Liaison serves as the link between the Hispanic community and health services. Assistance given to clients in Spanish with appointments and interpretations. The Promotora (community health liaison) teaches basic health education topics in Spanish.

Free six week community workshop series to help participants learn proven stratigies to manage chronic health conditions. Workshops are: Chronic disease self-managment and Diabetes self-management. Trainings also offered to prepare volunteer trainers to lead community groups.

Offers programming, communication, resource distribution, collaboration, coalition building and coordination with partners and key stateholders to promote health education in Lorain County communities.

Provides information that helps the public make choices which promote personal health, prevent illness and disability, take advantage of opportunities for early detection, and support their ability to deal effectively with health problems when they arise.