Health and wellness

A Matter of Balance

A Matter of Balance helps adults 60 years old and up realize that falls — and the fear of falling — are controllable. The program provides information on ways to change your environment to limit risk factors that contribute to falling, and will help you find strength and balance exercises to reduce your chances of falling.

Health Information for Men

Life expectancy for American men has been falling in recent years, widening an existing gap in the expected lifespans of men and women. The Health Information for Men (HIM) program aims to help change that by providing information on the latest findings on health-related topics.

Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions

Variety of classes for individuals with chronic conditions and for caregivers to learn how to face challenges and manage a healthy life.

Missouri Council for Activity and Nutrition (MOCAN)

MOCAN is a partner-driven council of professionals across the state collaborating to implement and support policy changes that will improve the health and quality of life of Missourians.

A Taste of Missouri — September — Cherry

A Taste of Missouri — August — Cantaloupe

A Taste of Missouri — July — Bell Pepper

A Taste of Missouri — June — Blueberry

August 20, 2025 - October 24, 2025

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention in Forsyth

August 20, 2025 - October 20, 2025

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy -Level 1 - Boone County - Aug-Oct 2025

August 25, 2025 - October 29, 2025

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 3

August 25, 2025 - October 29, 2025

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 1

Online

Mobile Health Unit Community Education

Online

Recovery Friendly Workplace Designation

MU Extension offers workshops on alpha-gal syndrome

October 14, 2025

Good food, better company

September 5, 2025

MU Extension wants your input on alpha-gal syndrome

August 27, 2025

Beat the heat

August 15, 2025

Office of HOPE

The Office of HOPE is a consortium between MU Extension, School of Medicine, Sinclair School of Nursing, and College of Health Sciences focused on improving healthcare outcomes in rural communities across the State of Missouri.

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Provides consumers with a broad range of nutrition information, including tips, videos, articles and recipes.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Men's Health Statistics

U.S. men's health data.

Gratefulness

Education and support for living a grateful life.

Associate Extension Professor

Professor, State Fitness Specialist

Field Specialist in Community Health in the Urban East region

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Field Specialist in Community Health in the Southeast and East Central regions

Katie Buchs Pemberton

Field Specialist in Human Development

Sawiyyah Chanay

Community Health Outreach Specialist and Education Director

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Adjunct Assistant Extension Professor - Public Health

Katherine Deeken

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Program Coordinator

Extension Engagement Specialist

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health Education

Michelle McDowell

Senior Coordinator - CHEO

Elizabeth McGinley

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Extension Engagement Specialist

Field Specialist in Community Health in the East Central region

Jeremiah Terrell

Field Specialist in Human Development

Extension Engagement Specialist

Assistant Extension Professor

Field Specialist in Community Health in the Southwest region