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eptember was a month spent preparing for change. The nutrition assistants continued their outreach and worked on wrapping up their SNAP-Ed work. Although there was a little hesitation switching from the blended EFNEP/SNAP-Ed role to just EFNEP, they understand and are ready for the change.
This month I continued connecting with community partners and getting involved in programs in the Wildcat District. I am continuing to work with Crawford County Public Health and Live Well and Eat Well as they start planning for the next year. I am connecting with Greenbush and Parents and teachers. Through one of these connections I learned about and attended an Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) training. Additionally, I introduced myself to the YMCA in Pittsburg and hope it will turn into something beneficial for the program and community. I know there is a national YMCA program that requires a nutritional component.
This month also saw me take more of a leadership role with ¬SHIFT Labette County. As I said in my previous report, I am working with Tara and group to help increase participation and diversify voices involved. One of the projects I am working on for SHIFT is to compile and interpret census track health data to give historical perspective.
In September, I was asked to write my first newsletter article and record a 90-second spot about the main points.
For me, a lot of September was spent working on New Agent Orientation items. I had a zoom meeting and a conference call earlier in the month around some of the orientation assignments. Near the end of the month, I traveled to Manhattan for the Art of Extension, a part of New Agent Orientation. I learned even more about Kansas State University Research and Extension and my role in the organization.
Like the first part of training, the Art of Extension, presented a great opportunity to learn from other areas of the state.
Looking ahead at October, again there will be a lot of time spent up in Manhattan for Orientation, Supervisor trainings, and Annual Conference.
Healthy You and Baby Too Coffeyville Health Department