Check and Connect Mentor Program

Check and Connect Mentor Program

EPH has partnered with Elbert County School District to place Check and Connect mentors at Elbert County Primary and Elementary School to work with students who are struggling with attendance, their academics, and/or their behavior.  These paid mentors work with 10-14 students at each school, meeting with them regularly and working with their parents, caregivers, and teachers when needed, to provide additional support, encouragement and accountability.

National Diabetes Prevention Program: Prevent T2

National Diabetes Prevention Program:  Prevent T2

EPH has partnered with UGA County Extension to offer a local nutrition education and support class called Prevent T2.  Christa Campbell, Elbert County Family and Consumer Science Agent, serves as a Lifestyle Coach for the class, which meets on Monday evenings.  Prevent T2 is a CDC-recognized year long, research-based program that focuses on teaching participants how to eat healthy and increase physical activity to achieve better health.  Research has shown that people with prediabetes who take part in a structured lifestyle change program can cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58% (71% for people over 60 years old).  Even if you’re not pre-diabetic, this class can help teach you healthy habits that will help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight and lower your risk for chronic disease.  For more information, please contact Christa by email or call the Elbert County extension office at (706) 283-2037.