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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 — December — Spaghetti Squash

The Soy of Cooking

A Taste of Missouri — November — Winter Squash

A Taste of Missouri — October — Turnips

October 10, 2024 - December 16, 2024

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 3

October 24, 2024 - December 5, 2024

Chronic Pain Self-Management

November 7, 2024 - January 13, 2025

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy, - Level 3 - Nov. 7th - Jan. 13th

November 14, 2024 - December 12, 2024

Dining with Diabetes in Hermann, MO

Online

Mobile Health Unit Community Education

Online

Recovery Friendly Workplace Designation

Vaccines again? I already got these shots!

July 5, 2024

Diabetes prevention is focus of community health partnership in SW Missouri

June 26, 2024

Beat the heat

June 24, 2024

Heatstroke can kill quickly in hot cars

June 14, 2024

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.

Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit (PDF)

For Mental Health Awareness Month, MU Extension and Missouri partners have put together this toolkit which provides resources and tools to promote and support the mental health and wellbeing of rural individuals, farmers, ranchers, farmworkers, and their families in agricultural communities. This toolkit is also available as a digital flipbook.