MSU Extension 4-H Healthy Youth

News

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  New 4-H Children’s Gardens fund remembers Cass County 4-H alumna and teacher; endows educational coordinator position

  Published on November 20, 2024
  Terry and Pamela Proctor established the Sarah L. Proctor Educational Endowment at the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens to support the gardens’ educational coordinator position well into the future.

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  Vaping use among Michigan youth

  Published on October 31, 2024
  Understanding the prevalence, risks and prevention efforts surrounding youth vaping in Michigan.

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  MSU Extension 4-H HealthCorps AmeriCorps Program l for the 2024-25 program year

  Published on October 31, 2024
  The inaugural year of the 4-H HealthCorps program marks a significant milestone in MSU Extension’s commitment to supporting youth well-being across the state.

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  Meet the 2024 Michigan Grow More Award Recipients

  Published on October 22, 2024
  We are pleased to announce five early care and education sites as recipients of the annual Grow More Award.

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  MSU Extension launches 4-H HealthCorps AmeriCorps pilot program to address youth mental health needs

  Published on October 21, 2024
  AmeriCorps members served seven counties across Michigan to provide evidence-based mental health and social/emotional wellness curricula to youth.

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  From cigarettes to e-cigarettes: The evolution of tobacco use in the United States

  Published on October 14, 2024
  A historical journey through the evolution of smoking, public health policies and the rise of e-cigarettes in America.

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  Get to root causes: Address maternal and infant health outcomes through a health equity lens

  Published on September 25, 2024
  Understanding health equity can help address root causes of health disparities.

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  MSU Extension supports youth mental health while working to STOP school violence

  Published on September 4, 2024
  MSU Extension is working to improve outcomes for youth facing mental health challenges, working with high schools and youth serving organizations in eight different counties to deliver mental health training to more than 620 individuals.

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  MSU Extension receives 4-H Health Rocks! grant to deliver substance use prevention education to youth

  Published on September 4, 2024
  A $450,000 grant from National 4-H Council will allow MSU Extension to bring substance use prevention education to 9,000 Michigan youth through the 4-H Health Rocks! program.

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  Michigan 4-H to honor outstanding 4-H youth, alumni, volunteers, partners and staff at 2024 Michigan 4-H Legacy Awards Celebration

  Published on August 22, 2024
  Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan 4-H Foundation will co-host the Michigan 4-H Legacy Awards Celebration on Sat., Sept. 21, in East Lansing, Mich.