What is the HEART Initiative?
The Health Extension: Advocacy, Research, and Teaching Initiative, also known as HEART is an active initiative through Utah State University Extension. This innovative program is aligned with National Cooperative Extension’s recently instituted essential focus area in health and wellness. HEART serves as a model of how Extension can join community partners to better address the health and wellness needs in our state. HEART brings unique academic resources into the community, partnering locally and nationally to address the opioid epidemic and other pressing public health issues.
The HEART Initiative focuses on:
- Mental Health
- Suicide Prevention
- Substance Abuse Prevention
- Opioid Use Reduction
- Vaping Prevention
- Parent Education
The HEART Beat Newesletter
"The HEART Beat" is a monthly newsletter from USU Extension HEART that includes news, highlights, helpful information/tips and upcoming events.
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