May 2021
Small Ruminant Parasite Control Course
Cost: Residents of Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Schenectady and Washington Counties, $20 per person. Residents of all other NYS counties and states, $25 per person. Registration and completion of this class entitles you to one free use of the testing materials, a $5 value! Register: https://caahp.ccext.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=119 . Once you have registered and paid, you will be sent a confirmation letter with the link to the Zoom meeting. For more information contact Ashley Pierce at arp253@cornell.edu or 518-649-0267. Parasites are the most important limiting factor in small ruminant flocks.…
Find out more »HealthChats: The Truth About Tobacco
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable deaths in the United States, and yet, almost 40 million adults still smoke. Smoking harms nearly every organ, and for those who don’t die, many of them live with smoking-related illnesses and disabilities. Chewing tobacco is just as poisonous to our bodies as smoking, though many might not know it. Join Dr. Rosemary Ku to hear more about the various effects tobacco has on our health, from the well-known to the lesser-known such as…
Find out more »CharlasSaludables: la verdad sobre el tabaco
"El consumo de tabaco es la causa principal de muertes evitables en los Estados Unidos y, sin embargo, casi 40 millones de adultos todavía fuman. Fumar daña casi todos los órganos y, para aquellos que no mueren, muchos de ellos viven con enfermedades y discapacidades relacionadas con el tabaquismo. Mascar tabaco es tan venenoso para nuestro cuerpo como fumar, aunque es posible que muchos no lo sepan. Únase a nosotros para conocer más sobre los diversos efectos que tiene el…
Find out more »June 2021
HealthChats: Men's Health
Join us for a conversation about the unique health challenges men face. We’ll discuss cancer screenings, hormonal health, behavioral health and health optimization tips specifically for men.
Find out more »CharlasSaludables: la salud masculina
Únase a nosotros para una conversación sobre los desafíos de salud únicos que enfrentan los hombres. Hablaremos sobre exámenes de detección de cáncer, salud hormonal, salud conductual y consejos de optimización de la salud específicamente para hombres.
Find out more »July 2021
HealthChats: Lifestyle Coaching
Whether your goals are to improve a chronic condition such as diabetes or hypertension, lose weight or improve overall well-being, learn more about how our Health & Wellness Centers can support you through your journey to better health.
Find out more »CharlasSaludables: Coaching de estilo de vida
Si sus objetivos son mejorar una afección crónica como la diabetes o la hipertensión, perder peso o mejorar el bienestar general, obtenga más información sobre cómo nuestros Centros de salud y bienestar pueden ayudarle en su camino hacia una mejor salud.
Find out more »Fall Organic Gardening Series
We’ve expanded our Gardening Series to cover three seasons! All classes will be fully ONLINE. Our Gardening Series will feature 2 classes for each season: Spring, Summer & Fall. You can purchase each season individually, or buy all three for a discounted rate. Register here: https://organicgrowersschool.org/gardeners/gardening-series/ Fall: July 26th and August 2nd, 2021 6:00-7:30pm EST Topics: Crops for Fall, Low Tunnel Construction, Winter Gardening, Planning for next year’s garden: Cover Cropping, Double Digging, Sheet Mulching
Find out more »August 2021
Empire Farm Days
Empire Farm Days is the place to find everything you need for your agricultural enterprise and for rural living. Exhibitors are ready to talk with you about your equipment needs, best growing practices, animal health products, and ways to enhance your production and operational efficiency.
Find out more »HealthChats: Immunizations
Thanks to vaccines, diseases that once ravaged our nation, such as polio and measles, are now rarely encountered. Vaccines offer immunity, prevent disease spread and are among the most cost-effective preventative health measures, saving billions of dollars in direct and indirect healthcare costs. Despite these benefits, many Americans remain hesitant towards immunizations. Tune in to hear Dr. Rosemary Ku debunk popular myths about vaccines, including those about their efficacy and dangers.
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