"Spotlight Series": Nelson County

Our continuing "Spotlight Series": Nelson County

Cooperative Extension Service provides a range of education programming and activities to support the well-being of Kentuckians. One good example is in Nelson County where the FCS program used the Derma Scan machine at Nelson County's annual garden tour to give individuals the opportunity to see skin damage already caused by the sun. All participants were shocked to see the damage. Information and a display was set-up to include examples of melanoma, how to tell if a mole needs to be checked, and the effects a tanning bed on skin. The use of sunscreen and hats were strongly recommended. Those with young children were also encouraged to lather their children with a high SPF sunscreen.

Fore more information about the needs of families in Nelson County and how UK Cooperative Extension Service is providing services, please click here to see the full Nelson County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Profile.