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Family and Consumer Education News Releases

FOODS & NUTRITION, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

  • Let Ice Cream Recall Serve as a Cold Reminder (September 2005)
  • Scuppernongs, Muscadines . . . What's in a Name? (September 2005)
  • Breakfast Bonanza (August 2005)
  • Watermelon--Delicious and Nutritious (August 2005)
  • Summer Stain Survival (July 2005)
  • To Grill or Not to Grill (July 2005)
  • Ode to Bing Cherries (July 2005)
  • Summertime Fresh Vegetables (July 2005)
  • Jams & Jellies (June 2005)
  • Appetizers (June 2005)
  • Keep Your Holidays Stain-Less (November 2004)
  • Safe Back-to-School Lunches (August 2004)
  • Making Homemade Ice Cream Without Using Raw Eggs (August 2004)
  • You Are What You Eat (May 2004)
  • Talkin' Turkey (November 2003)
  • Safe Grilling (June 2003)
  • Picnic Packing for Spring Sports (May 2003)
  • Nutrition for the Athlete--Energizing Your Sport (April 2003)
  • How Sweet It Is: Sweet Potatoes--A Fall Favorite (September 25, 2002)
  • Freezing Peppers and Tomatoes (September 6, 2002)
  • Snacking Your Way to Good Health (August 23, 2002)
  • Seafood on the Grill (May 2001)
  • Strawberries (May 2001)
  • Healthy Choices (April 2001)
  • TOPIC: Agricultural Biotechnology and Your Food (March 23, 2001)
  • Food Safety for Seniors (March 2001)
  • "Think Green!"--Fruits and Vegetables (February 2001)
  • Ten Smart Things Women Do To Manage Their Weight (January 2001)
  • Turkey Anytime: Recipes and Instructions for Turning Leftovers Into Planned- Overs (November 2000)
  • Is Your Kitchen Really Safe? (September 7, 2000)
  • How Safe Is Your Seafood? (June 6, 2000)
  • Hey Kids! Get Cookin'! (April 19, 2000)
  • Stroke Risk Factors (April 6, 2000)
  • Don't Invite Bacteria Into Your Home (January 2000)
  • Beans Enhance Meals and Health (December 21, 1999)
  • Respect Your Roots (September 8, 1999)
  • Cook It Safely...It's a Matter of Degrees (August 23, 1999)
  • Stroke: Do You Know the Signs (May 1999)
  • Be Heart Smart (February 1999)
  • Meals for One or Two! (February 1999)
  • Meals in Minutes (January 1999)
  • Inexpensive Gifts in the Kitchen (December 1998)

    MEDICARE/SENIORS' HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION PROGRAM (SHIIP)

  • Numerous Complaints Result in Warning to Medicare Recipients--Marketing by Medicare Advantage Companies May Be Misleading, Confusing (July 2005)
  • A Medicare Reform Overview (March 2004)
  • Medicare Reform Bill Facts--Frequently Asked Questions (March 2004)
  • Medicare Coverage of Ambulance Services (June 2003)
  • Some Frauds, Scams, and Questionable Business Practices Currently Targeting Our Seniors (May 2003)
  • Medicare's Coverage for Vision, Dental, and Hearing (April 2003)
  • New Laws Help Consumers with Insurance Claims Denials (October 2002)
  • Medicare Open Enrollment (September 2002) LONG-TERM CARE

  • Considering Long-Term Care Insurance in Retirement Planning (August 2002)
  • Purchasing Long-Term Care Insurance Requires Important Decisions (February 2001)
  • Your Rights for Buying Long-Term Care Insurance (June 1999)

    North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University commit themselves to positive action to secure equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed,national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability. In addition, the two Universities welcome all persons without regard to sexual orientation.


    For further information or assistance, please e-mail:
    Susan Morgan, Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences, CFCS
    Pearl Stanley, Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences, CFCS

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    Date Created 1/7/99
    Last Revised 9/16/2005