WHO WE ARE
4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. Texas 4-H is open to all youth between the ages of 9 (or 8 and in the 3rd grade) to 18. If you would like to know more about 4-H and how get involved click the information button. 
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Celebrate the centennial
From September 1, 2007 to August 31, 2008 the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program will celebrate 100 years of youth development in Texas. We encourage you to visit the 4-H Centennial site and learn how you can "Make it Yours" after 100 years of Texas 4-H.
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HEALTH PROJECT
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Project Information Sheet |
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| Printed Resources: |
4-H Club Health/Safety Officer Handbook
Texas 4-H Opportunities: Health Project Brochure
National 4-H Curriculum:
Health 1 - First Aid in Action
Health 2 - Staying Healthy
Health 3 - Keeping Fit
Yea 4-H! 6-8 age, S.W.A.T. Unit (2008 scheduled release) |
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| Project Experiences: |
Focus on Health Educational Presentation
Contact:
Ms. Alice Kirk, Extension Program Specialist
ab-kirk@tamu.edu 979-458-2098
The annual Focus on Health Contest is open to all 4-H members. The contest provides for educational and personal development and recognizes youth who are interested in health education topics. Suggested topics for the contest include increasing physical activity among youth, reducing cancer risks (sun safety, tobacco prevention), hand-washing, first aid, prevention of communicable diseases, dental care, and stress management. The state level competition is open to senior 4-H members and is held during 4-H Roundup. For more information, refer to the Texas 4-H Roundup Guide.
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| Recordbook Category: |
Health |
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| Career Exploration Opportunities: |
Health Educator
Nursing
Radiology
Pharmacology
Medical care
Public Health
Vision Care
Emergency Medical Services
Dietetics & Nutrition
Health Care Service Administrator
Clinical Laboratory Science
Health Information Management
Extension Health Specialist |
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| Community Service Ideas: |
1. Develop presentation for a local group on a health topic. Examples include:
* Sun safety
* Dangers of smoking/using smokeless tobacco
* Benefits of physical activity
* Heart disease
* High blood pressure
* Dental health
2. Develop a health exhibit and arrange to display it in facilities such as the library, county courthouse, school
pharmacy, or other similar public place. Topics for the exhibit could be dental health, sun safety, immunizations,
heart disease, high blood pressure, and how smoking affects an individual’s health.
3. Volunteer to assist in a local health campaign such as immunization clinics, blood pressure clinics, blood
donation programs, and programs sponsored by voluntary health organizations (e.g., American Cancer Society, American
Heart Association, American Lung Association, National Foundation/March of Dimes, Society for the Prevention of
Blindness, Arthritis Foundation, American Diabetes Association).
4. Visit and volunteer services at nursing homes, community clinics, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers.
5. Conduct a workshop for youth on first aid and safety.
6. Conduct/sponsor a track and field day for youth in community.
7. Provide safety search service for homes with young children and apply symbols to point out hazards.
8. Conduct for youth a workshop on children’s emergencies and first aid.
9. Adopt a special friend program — work with handicapped children. |
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| Volunteer Opportunities |
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Health Project Leader Position Description |
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