Purdue Extension- Hendricks County Health and Human Sciences

WHAT WE DO

HHS Extension Educators bring university information to the local level and help people strengthen families, spend smart, eat right, and live well. We offer a variety of educational programming, from short single-session programming to multiple-day certification programming. Many of our programs are free to the community, while some programs require a registration fee. Follow the links below to learn more about our programming.

Strengthen Families – Strong individuals and families build a foundation for healthy communities. HHS Extension programs address issues including child care, school readiness, family conflict, and peer pressure.
Spend Smart – Everyone benefits from learning how to make smarter choices that maximize their finances and household resources. HHS Extension delivers best practices for all your money management needs.
Eat Right – What we eat impacts our health and well-being. To help prevent and manage chronic diseases, HHS Extension offers guidance on healthy food choices and meal preparation.
Get Active – Many risk factors for disability or death are preventable, and HHS Extension is dedicated to helping individuals and families improve their quality of life.

Meet Your Hendricks County HHS Educator

Amanda Marciano-Feutz
ammarcia@purdue.edu
1900 E Main Street, PO Box 7
Danville, IN 46122
phone: 317-745-9260

Current programs

Current Programs
	Dining with Diabetes - Offers a practical approach to eating and living well for those with type 1,2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, and those caring for diabetics. Education topics include: What is Diabetes Carbs and Sweeteners Fat and Sodium Putting it all together Coming in Fall 2026!
	Get Walkin' - helps increase physical activity among adults by promoting walking and aims to increase physical activity for adults, educate on the health benefits of physical activity and nutrition, help motivate you to get and stay moving, and provide tips to overcome barriers to engaging in increasing your health behaviors. Steps to a Healthy You - a four-session series that introduces participants to a Mediterranean-style eating pattern through the “7 Simple Steps to Eating the Med Way,” paired with practical mindfulness strategies. Each session features targeted nutrition concepts, a mindfulness skill, and recipe demonstrations from medinsteadofmeds.com. Participants learn how to select and prepare healthy proteins, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and healthy fats while reducing added sugars and highly processed foods. The program aims to increase understanding of Med Way principles, build confidence in applying them, and support mindful eating habits through hands-on tasting, demonstrations, and meal-planning guidance. This program is going to be a combined 2-in-1 deal! Coming Fall 2026!
	Did you know you should test your pressure canner every year? Make sure your canner is in proper working order before canning season arrives! Presto Brand Canners ONLY. $5.00 fee per canner To schedule a test or get additional information call 317-745-9260.