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Health Education
  
The
West Central Missouri AHEC can provide health and wellness education
through creative educational programs
for audiences K-12, as well as parents and community groups. Our
goal is to meet individual learning needs and expand the audience’s
knowledge and skills related to healthcare topics by using resources
such as health literature, interactive material, and question/answer
sessions. Presentations include:
Personal Hygiene – this presentation includes information about
bacteria and how it affects the human body, the twelve body
systems (nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, etc.), hair,
skin, acne, nails, sun protection, nutrition, caffeine, sugar,
exercise, and sleep.
Nutrition – this presentation includes information
about choosing healthy foods and drinks, the importance of
water, understanding caloric intake and the importance of the
food pyramid, vitamins and minerals, bringing awareness of
fast food nutrition, and understanding the importance of food
portions.
Staying Active – this presentation includes information
about exercising including the best way to exercise, examples
of exercise (weightlifting, walking, sports, etc) awareness
of free or low-cost community recreational facilities, and
community running/walking events.
Dangers of Drugs, Tobacco and Alcohol – this presentation includes information
about the importance of not smoking and being in a smoke free
environment. Topics include ingredients of a cigarette, the
affects of smoking on the lungs, organs and entire body, and
the effects of second hand smoke. Presenter also provides tips
for effective communications with a smoker, and becoming and/or
remaining smoke free.
Managing Stress – this presentation includes information
about the importance of managing stress and maintaining mental
wellness. Therapeutic communication for those experiencing
stress and understanding hypertension.
Science and Soda - this presentation includes information about soda
pop statistics including the breakdown of ingredients in one can
of soda (acid, sugar, caffeine, etc), how ingredients affect your
body and teeth, and how soda pop is linked to obesity and other
health implications. A visual demonstration is given so that students
literally see the affects of soda in action.
My Doctor's Visit – When you only have 15 minutes with a physician or nurse practitioner, it's important to know what questions to ask and what tests they are requesting. This presentation was designed to help explain what your doctor may be looking for and what information you should come away with.
If you have are interested in scheduling one or more of these presentations
at your school or in your community, please contact our Health Education Coordinator at 816-878-8500 or email
at sriddle@kclinc.org.
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Contact Us:
West Central Missouri AHEC
c/o Greater Kansas City LINC
3100 Broadway, Suite 1100
Kansas City, MO 64111
Stephanie Taylor
Executive Director
816-410-8380
816-410-8381 fax
staylor@kclinc.org
Stefanie Baines
Recruitment Coordinator
816-410-8382
816-410-8383 fax
sbaines@kclinc.org
Shaunna Overfelt
Program Assistant
Youth Health Service Corps Coordinator
816-410-8384
soverfelt@kclinc.org
Health Education Coordinator
816-889-8500
staylor@kclinc.org
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