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The Healthy Communities Blog covers news about our work promoting the health and well-being of Californians and people across the country and globe.

UC ANR Desert Research and Extension Center working during the pandemic

September 14, 2020

By Ricardo A Vela

The UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) Desert Research and Extension Center (DREC) is in the heart of the Imperial Valley, surrounded by green fields, feedlots, busy farmers and a growing urban community.

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To protect homes from wildfire embers, move combustible items that are under attached decks or within 5 feet of the structure, recommends Yana Valachovic, UC Cooperative Extension forest advisor.

Preparation can help protect homes from wildfire damage

September 9, 2020

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Firefighting resources are stretched thin because of the amount of wildfire burning throughout California, which means first responders may not be immediately available to protect your home.

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A smokey valley view from Priest Grade, looking down to town of Moccasin. (Photo: JoLynn Miller)

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UC Cooperative Extension springs into action to aid wildfire recovery

September 4, 2020

By Jeannette Warnert

After the destructive LNU Complex Fire burned through farms and ranches where Morgan Doran lives and works, he immediately volunteered to help families and local authorities take care of animal victims.

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Since 2016, 4-H advisor JoLynn Miller has been partnering with teachers at Mother Lode Regional Juvenile Detention Facility to provide agricultural education, including growing food in a garden.

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4-H gives incarcerated youth the freedom to try their hands at growing vegetables

August 17, 2020

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

This is the third story in our #NationalWellnessMonth series. See the second story, UCCE promotes nature as a way to improve wellness. Youth up to 17 years of age who have been arrested or adjudicated for breaking the law are housed at juvenile detention facilities.

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A new scientific report has been published that will be used to update the official Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The guidelines are designed to increase people's knowledge of how to eat healthfully.

Guidance for healthy eating at all ages

August 3, 2020

We've probably all heard about the latest nutrition study. The one that says a certain kind of food may cause cancer.

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