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Cottonwood Extension outlines new prenatal, hypertension and community programs for 2025
Summary
Cottonwood Extension District agents described a slate of 2025 programs for Ellis County, including a first-time six-week prenatal class with incentives, a four-month hypertension self-monitoring program with free blood-pressure monitors, an annual Walk Kansas campaign and ongoing 4-H activities.
Monique Kerner, Cottonwood Extension District family and community wellness agent, told the Ellis County Commission on Jan. 21 that the district will roll out several community health and early-childhood programs for 2025.
Kerner said the district will run a hypertension awareness and prevention program from February through June aimed at people diagnosed with hypertension or taking blood-pressure medication. Participants will receive a validated home blood-pressure monitor, have coaching sessions twice a month and attend monthly nutrition classes as part of a four-month program.
Kerner also described “Becoming a Mom,” a six-week prenatal education class…
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