Cooperative Extension Service Leslie County 22045 Main Street #514 Hyden, KY 41749-8568 606-672-2154 Fax: 606-672-4385 extension.ca.uky.edu

Vicki R. Boggs County Extension Agent for

4-H Youth Development Educationvicki.boggs@uky.edu

Brittany Bowling County Extension Agent for Family

and Consumer Sciences Educationbrittany.bowling16@uky.edu

Leslie County 4-H Youth Represent District 2 at The 2019 Kentucky State Fair

Teens: Cierra Couch and Alexander Lewis joined by youth: Mason Asher, Madilyn Coleman, Brianna Gilbert, John Ritterholtz and Jathan Shell participated with District 2 Showcase, leading our pledges on stage in

Cloverville. John and Jathan represented our Leslie County NRESci Academy by sharing their environmental project. Brianna and Mady were participants for FCS Day, sharing their needlework projects on stage too.

We are excited to share our list of entries along with their winnings inside our newsletter! The Leslie County Cooperative Extension will have these items on display for your enjoyment now and during

our Annual Mary Breckinridge Festival!

CONGRATULATIONS LESLIE COUNTY YOUTH ON YOUR SHOWCASE OF PROJECTS!

October 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

September 30th

5:00 p.m.—County

Homemakers’ Annual

Meeting

1. Deadline to

Register for Annual

Area Homemakers’

Meeting—Knott

County

2 Professor

Popcorn

Schedule—Hayes

Lewis Elementary

Professor Popcorn

Schedule—WB

Muncy

Elementary

3 Professor Popcorn

Schedule—Stinnett

Elementary

Professor Popcorn

Schedule—Leslie County

High School

4:30 p.m.—Gentle Yoga with

Kammy

4 Professor Popcorn

Schedule—Mountain

View Elementary

8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

– Mary Breckinridge

Festival & Cultural

Arts Display

5 10:00 a.m. –

2:00 p.m.—Mary

Breckinridge

Festival & Cultural

Arts Display

6

7 8 2:00 p.m.—Stinnett

Homemakers

5:00 p.m.—Mountan’ Top Horse Club Meeting

9 10 10:00 a.m.—Annual Area

Homemakers’ Meeting—

Knott County

3:30 p.m.—4-H Teen

Council Meeting

4:30 p.m.—Vinyasa Yoga

with Kammy

11

12 7:00 p.m. -

4-H Mountin’ Tops

Horse Club

Showmanship —

Saddle Club Leeco

Arena

13 14 4-H Science

Schedule—Hayes

Lewis Elementary

5:00 p.m. - Hyden Homemakers

15 12:00 p.m.—Going

Green: Taking Care of

Leslie County

4-H Science

Schedule—Mountain

View Elementary

16 4-H Science

Schedule—

Stinnett

Elementary

17 4-H Science

Schedule—WB Muncy

Elementary

4:30 p.m.—Essentials of

Essential Oils Part 2—

Immune Building Oils

18 10:00 a.m.—Fun Fridays Playdate Program

19

20 21 4-H Art Lesson

Schedule—WB

Muncy Elementary

22 12:00 p.m.—

Cooking through the

Calendar 2019

23

24 12:30 p.m.—Lunch

and Learn: How to Host a

Smarter Potluck

4:30 p.m.—Yoga Nidra with

Kammy

25

26

27 28 4-H Art Lesson

Schedule—Mountain

View Elementary

29 4-H Art Lesson

Schedule—Hayes

Lewis Elementary

30 4-H Art

Lesson

Schedule—

Stinnett

31 “Halloween”

FCS NEWS

BE A PART OF YOUR HEALTHCARE TEAM

Only 12 percent of people understand what their healthcare

provider tries to tell them. Therefore, it is important to

become actively involved in your healthcare. Here are some

ways to help you prepare for your next appointment.

Before your appointment

• Bring all of your medicines including prescriptions, over-

the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal

supplements.

• Write down your questions.

• Know your previous illnesses, past procedures, and your

current medical condition.

During your appointment

• Every time you talk with a healthcare provider, ask these

questions to understand better your health. (1) What is my

main problem? (2) What do I need to do? (3) Why is it

important for me to do this?

• Let your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist know if you do not

understand what you need to do. There is no need to feel

rushed or embarrassed if you do not understand something.

You can say, “This is new to me. Will you please explain

that to me one more time?”

After your appointment

• Make sure to follow your doctor’s instructions. Don’t be

afraid to call your doctor if you do not understand or have a

question.

• Do not stop taking any medications without first asking

your doctor or pharmacist.

• Call your doctor if you

start to feel worse or you

have problems with

instructions or

medications.

For more information

contact Brittany Bowling,

Leslie County Agent for

Family and Consumer Sciences Education at (606) 672-2154.

REFERENCE: www.ca.uky.edu/HEEL/BulletinsOctober2019

Brittany Bowling, Leslie County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences Education; Phone: (606) 672-2154

Coming Up

Sept. 30th

5:00 p.m.

County Annual

Homemakers’ Meeting

Oct. 1st

4:30 p.m.

Deadline to Register for

Area Homemakers’ Meeting

Oct. 3rd

4:30 p.m.

Gentle Yoga

with Kammy

Oct. 4th

8:30-4:00

Mary Breckinridge

Festival

Oct. 5th

10:00-2:00

Mary Breckinridge

Festival

Oct. 8th

2:00 p.m.

Stinnett Homemakers

Club Meeting

Oct. 10th

10:00 a.m.

Knott Co. Annual Area

Homemakers Meeting

Oct. 10th

4:30 p.m.

Vinyasa Yoga

with Kammy

Oct. 14th

5:00 p.m.

Hyden Homemakers

Club Meeting

Oct. 15th

12:00 p.m.

Going Green: Taking

Care of Leslie County

Oct. 17th

4:30 p.m.

Essentials of Essential

Oils Part 2

Oct. 18th

10:00 a.m.

Fun Fridays

Playdate Program

Oct. 22nd

12:00 p.m.

Cooking through the

Calendar 2019

Oct. 24th

12:30 p.m.

Lunch & Learn: Hosting

a Smarter Potluck

Oct. 24th

4:30 p.m.

Yoga Nidra

With Kammy

FCS NEWS

What’s Coming up in Extension?

County Annual Homemaker’s Meeting September 30th - 5:00 p.m.

Any homemaker that pays their $10 dues

between now and the County Annual

Homemakers’ Meeting will receive a free shirt.

Call 672-2154.

Deadline to Register for Annual

Area Homemakers’ Meeting October 1st – 4:00 p.m.

Deadline to turn in $12 for Annual Area

Homemaker meeting in Knott County on

October 10th.

Gentle Yoga* with Kammy October 3rd - 4:30 p.m.

Slow moving, low impact. Stretching and

opening, seated and standing poses for increased

strength and flexibility. Does not require a high

level of fitness! Poses can be modified with

props. A great introduction to yoga! Call the

extension office at (606) 672-2154 to reserve

your spot.

Mary Breckinridge Festival October 4th & 5th

Cultural Arts will be on display in the 1st floor

meeting room. Volunteers are needed for

Saturday Cultural Arts shift from 10:00 a.m. –

12:00 p.m. and 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Please call

the office if you are interested in volunteering.

Annual Area Homemaker Meeting October 10th - 10:00 a.m.

This meeting will take place at the Knott County

Extension office at 10:00 a.m. The cost is $12

and should be paid by October 1st. We will be

leaving the office at 9:00 am please arrive 15

minutes early. Call (606) 672-2154 for more

information.

Vinyasa Yoga* with Kammy October 10th - 4:30 p.m.

This is a moving flow of yoga poses, connecting

the breath with movement. A minimum level of

fitness is required for this class as there is

movement from floor to standing poses

throughout the practice. Poses can and should be

modified to One’s own practice and level of

fitness. This class is challenging and builds

fitness, breath, strength, and flexibility! Call the

extension office at (606) 672-2154 to reserve

your spot.

Going Green:

Taking Care of Leslie County October 15th - 12:00 p.m.

We, as humans, are dependent on Earth’s natural

resources. We breathe the air, we drink the water,

we use energy for transportation and

conveniences, and we till the soil to produce our

food. Understanding how our daily choices affect

our environment is vital. Call (606) 672-2154 to

reserve your spot.

Essentials of Essential Oils Part 2

Immune Building Oils

October 17th - 4:30 p.m. Join us for a class on Essentials of Essential

Oils Part 2: Immune Building oils. We will

be making a homemade chest rub. Please call

to reserve your spot (606) 672-2154.

FCS NEWS

Fun Fridays Playdate Program October 18th - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Join us for our first Fun Friday Playdate. We

will be reading “Smelly Ghost” and making

Pumpkin Fluff. Kids can dress in their

costumes. Free for all children birth to five.

All children must be accompanied by an

adult. Most lessons include snack, book,

craft, music activity, fine motor and large

motor activities, and free play. Call the Leslie

County Extension Office to reserve your spot

(606) 672-2154.

Cooking through the Calendar 2019 October 22nd - 12:00 p.m.

Come join us for our October Cooking through

the Calendar program. This month we will be

making “Slow Cooker Chicken Santa Fe Soup.”

Call to reserve your spot (606) 672-2154.

Lunch and Learn: How to

Host a Smarter Potluck October 24th - 12:30 p.m.

Have you ever struggled to find healthy options

at a potluck? Inspired by Smarter Lunchroom

practices, the Sharing Meals project provides

simple, easy to implement strategies for making

the healthy choice, the easy choice at communal

meals. You will learn tips on how to increase the

convenience of healthy foods, improve the

visibility of healthy foods and ways to enhance

taste expectations. Laken Campbell, Family and

Consumer Science agent will share how to make

your potluck smarter. Call (606) 672-2154 to

reserve your spot.

Yoga* Nidra with Kammy October 24th - 4:30 p.m.

This is a guided meditation suitable for all

fitness levels (however, you will be lying on

your back on a yoga mat). Wear any

comfortable clothing and bring your favorite

blanket! Participants will be carefully padded up

with blankets and life for 45 minutes while we

systematically relax every part of the body! It is

believed that 45 minutes of Yoga Nidra is

equivalent to 3-4 hours of sleep! Call the

extension office at (606) 672-2154 to reserve

your spot.

*Yoga Classes* All Yoga Classes begin at 4:30 p.m. PLEASE

Do Not be Late. Being late will disrupt the

practice of others. Come early at least 15

minutes early if possible.

Yoga is a donation-based class. Please bring cash

or check for donations. Any size donation is

accepted. Yoga is for everybody.

Wear leggings, yoga pants, or comfortable

clothing that is easy to move in.

Adults 18+ for all extension yoga classes.

Yoga mats provided, but if you have one bring

it!

No prior yoga experience is necessary for any

class, but a minimum fitness level is required for

moving classes (Vinyasa and Ashtanga).

• 2 sweet potatoes (long and evenly round is ideal), washed and sliced into ¼ inch rounds

• 2 tablespoons olive oil• ½ teaspoon salt• ½ teaspoon pepper• ½ red onion, diced• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans,

drained and rinsed• ½ bell pepper, diced• ½ avocado, pit removed

and diced (optional)

Dressing:• 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt• 1 ½ tablespoons barbeque sauce• ½ teaspoon chili powder

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.2. Spread sweet potato rounds on a

large sheet pan and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper.

3. Roast potatoes for 10-15 minutes, toss and continue roasting for another 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, combine ingredients for dressing in small bowl.

4. Remove sweet potatoes from oven. Sprinkle onion, black beans, bell pepper and avocado (if using) over the sweet potatoes and let cool.

5. Drizzle with dressing or use dressing to dip.

Makes 4 servingsServing size: ¼ of recipeCost per recipe: $4.56Cost per serving: $1.14

Nutrition facts per serving: 300 calories; 12g total fat; 2.5g saturated fat; 0g trans fat; 5mg cholesterol; 710mg sodium; 40g carbohydrate; 9g fiber; 8g sugar; 0g added sugar; 10g protein; 0% Daily Value of vitamin D; 6% Daily Value of calcium; 10% Daily Value of iron; 2% Daily Value of potassium.

Source: Katie Shoultz, NEP Marketing and Media Specialist, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service

2019 FOOD AND NUTRITION CALENDAR

RECIPE

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — SNAP.

BBQ SWEET POTATO NACHOS

Kelly MaySenior Extension Associate(859) 562-2304 k.may@uky.edu

OCTOBER 2019

THIS MONTH’S TOPIC:

DON’T LET SCAMS SCARE YOU THIS HALLOWEEN

Many people enjoy a little spine-tingling sensation as Halloween draws near, but no one wants to experience the fright of financial fraud. People reported losing $1.48 billion to fraud in 2018, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The following are the most common scams in Kentucky this year, according to the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office and the Better Business Bureau. Brush up on these bad guys so you don’t fall victim.

IRS and Deputy Sheriff Scams“Imposter scams” topped the FTC list. In Kentucky, scammers often don the guise of a phony Internal Revenue Service (IRS) worker or deputy sheriff, according to the Attorney General’s Office. Telephone threats can sound scary, like your number being linked to “criminal activity” or a federal warrant for your arrest. Others impersonate Social Security or Medicare employees, or lawyers. The scammer typically wants you to wire money or pay by gift card – which can’t be tracked or reversed.

Tip: Don’t ever wire money or send a gift card to a stranger.

Online Purchase ScamsThe online purchase scam was the top Kentucky scam reported to the Better Business Bureau. People reported paying for but never receiving the item they purchased. Or, the seller asked for additional money for shipping, or other cash up front. These same tricks are used in advance fee scams and government grant scams.

AUGUST 2016

Tip: Research and verify online businesses before paying. Also, make sure the site is encrypted – look for the “s” in https.

Employment ScamsWorking from home may sound like a dream come true. However, it could be a nightmare in fraud. Many of these scams involve an “employer” who sends a check and asks for money to be sent back in return. Or the employer promises to reimburse your costs and fees for doing a service, but never pays. Beware if the company requires up-front money for license, registration, or insurance. Often the phony forms or contracts on these scams appear legit.

Tip: Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Grandparent ScamThis scam often targets seniors. A caller on the phone claims to be the senior’s grandchild and is in distress. The false grandchild has been arrested or stranded and needs money wired immediately. The grandchild stresses urgency and secrecy, not wanting to upset “mom and dad.” Anytime someone wants you to hurry, it’s a sign that taking the time to research may turn up some interesting facts.

Tip: Always check it out before parting with your cash.

The following are more tips for treating yourself to safety instead of tricks this Halloween:

• Don’t believe the caller ID or email address. These can be changed to reflect what the scammer wants you to believe.

• Hang up! Then sign up for the do not call list. Go to donotcall.gov, or call 888-382-1222 from the phone you want to register.

• Don’t pay in advance for something you expect to receive (sweepstakes, loan, grant, etc.).

• Don’t deposit money into your account and then pay it back to someone else. You could lose your money if the check doesn’t clear.

• While there are people you undoubtedly trust, keep in mind that they could have had their identity stolen. Even those who appear to be your friends and family could be scammers in disguise.

Hopefully these tips will keep you from being a victim. Report potential fraud to the Attorney General at 888-432-9257 and the Better Business Bureau at https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/us/reportscam.

References: BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust. “BBB Scam Tracker.” (Data retrieved Sept. 5, 2019) https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/us/ Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear. “Scam Alerts.” (Retrieved Sept. 5, 2019) https://ag.ky.gov/safeguarding-kentuckians/scam-alertsWitt, Paul. “The top frauds of 2018.” Federal Trade Commission Blog. Feb. 28, 2019. (Retrieved Sept. 5, 2019) https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2019/02/top-frauds-2018

Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate, Family Finance and Resource Management

Jennifer Hunter, Ph.D., Assistant Director of Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, (859) 257-3887; jhunter@uky.edu Stock images: 123RF.com

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BULLYING Do you have a friend being bullied? Are you being bullied? Do

you see bullying at your school? Bullying can make kids feel

hurt, scared, sick, lonely, embarrassed, and sad. Bullies might hit,

kick, or push to hurt people, or use words to call names, tease, or

scare them.

What can I do?

There are many things that you can do if you are being bullied or

know someone who is. The first thing you can do is to treat

everyone with respect. Nobody should be mean to others.

Stop and think before you say or do something that could

hurt someone.

If you feel like being mean to someone, find something else

to do. Play a game, watch TV, or talk to a friend.

Talk to an adult you trust. They can help you find ways to be

nicer to others.

Keep in mind that everyone is different. Not better or worse.

Just different.

If you think you have bullied someone in the past, apologize.

Everyone will feel better.

What to do if you’re bullied

Ignore the bully and walk away. Bullies like getting a reaction, so don’t give them one.

Don’t get physical. You are more likely to be hurt and get into trouble if you try to fight a bully.

Try to talk to the bully. Try to point out that his or her behavior is serious and harmful.

Talk to an adult you trust. Don’t keep your feelings inside. Telling someone can help you feel less

alone. They can help you make a plan to stop the bullying.

Stay away from places where bullying happens.

Stay near adults and other kids. Most bullying happens when adults aren’t around.

Stand up for others When you see bullying, there are safe things you can do to make it stop. Talk to a parent, teacher, or

another adult you trust. Adults need to know when bad things happen so they can help.

For more information contact Vicki R. Boggs, Leslie County Agent for 4-H Youth Development

Education at (606) 672-2154. REFERENCE: http://fcs-hes.ca.uky.edu/content/health-bulletins

Coming Up

Professor

Popcorn October 2nd –

Hayes Lewis & WB Muncy

Professor

Popcorn October 4th

Mountain View

Professor

Popcorn October 3th

Stinnett & LCHS

4-H Teen

Meeting October 10th – 3:30

Leslie Extension Office

4-H Mountin’

Tops Horse

Club

October 8th – 5:00

Leslie Extension Office

4-H Art October 21st

WB Muncy

4-H Art October 28th

Mountain View

4-H Art October 29th

Hayes Lewis

4-H Art October 30th

Stinnett Elementary

Vicki R. Boggs, Leslie County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development Agent Education Email: vicki.boggs@uky.edu

4-H News

WHAT’S COMING UP IN 4-H 4-H Teen Council Meeting

Thursday October 10, 2019 — 3:30

Leslie County Extension Office

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4-H Mountin’ Top Horse Club

Tuesday October 8,2019 — 5:00 pm

Leslie County Extension Office

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WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING IN 4-H

4-H Teen Council Meeting September 12th 4-H Teens held their regular monthly meeting. Our meeting was

opened by Ryleigh our current Vice President. Pledges were led followed by

sharing and reflection from our teens as they began their meeting. Celebration of

Health and Wellness was celebrated with MY Plate recipes and nutritious

foods. Congratulations to our 2019-2020 4-H Teen Council Officers: Ryleigh

Napier, President; Jordyn Estridge, Vice President; Cierra Couch,

Secretary; Alexis Feltner, Treasurer; Tessa Roberts, Reporter and Abbey

Howard our Recreation/Activity and Song Leader. Seeing our Youth “Making

their BEST BETTER” is how we GROW 4-H! We welcome and encourage all

teens and youth to join 4-H! For more information please contact us anytime at

672-2154 or vicki.boggs@uky.edu

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4-H Mountin' Tops Horse Club Tuesday, August 13th Mountin Tops Horse Club met at

the Leslie County Extension Office. Engaging our youth

with educational activities and teaching about “horse

showing” was enjoyed along with art sewing of their own

unicorns! Cliff, our volunteer horse club leader also led

our youth in their 4-H Showmanship and Western Trail

Pleasure classes at The Saddle Club Horse show held on

August 24th. 4-H Horse Club members, River Vanover

won Showmanship Class and Jadyn Rohr won Western

Trail Pleasure Class. "Thank-You" Cliff for your

leadership, dedication and involvement with

our Horse Club and helping us to Make the Best BETTER! Our next monthly meeting will be held at Leslie County Extension on Second Tuesday, October 8th at

5:30pm. COME AND JOIN THE FUN! We welcome anyone who is interested in

becoming a 4-H member or volunteer! Please feel free to contact us anytime here at

Leslie County Extension, 672-2154 or e-mail me at vicki.boggs@uky.edu. #EMPOWERKY4H

2019 4-H State Fair Ribbon Results

Alexander Lewis Photography Green

Alexander Lewis Photography White

Alexander Lewis Photography Red

Alexis Feltner Photography Green

Alexis Feltner Photography Red

Alexis Feltner 4-H Arts & Crafts White

Alexis Feltner 4-H Arts & Crafts White

Braelyn Fields Foods Exhibits Blue

Braelyn Fields Foods Exhibits Blue

Braelyn Fields Photography White

Braelyn Fields Photography Red

Brianna Gilbert Foods Exhibits White

Brianna Gilbert Foods Exhibits Blue

Brianna Gilbert Needlework Blue

Brianna Gilbert Photography White

Brianna Gilbert Photography Blue

Caleb Shepherd Food Preservation Blue

Carson Peters Entomology Blue

Chelsey Begley Photography Green

Chelsey Begley Photography Red

Cierra Couch Photography Blue

Cierra Couch Photography Blue

Cierra Couch 4-H Arts & Crafts Red

Gabriella Ostrander Photography Blue

Gabriella Ostrander Photography Red

Gabriella Ostrander Photography Blue

Gabriella Ostrander Photography Red

Gabriella Ostrander Sewing Blue

Gabriella Ostrander Food Preservation Blue

Jace Morgan Foods Exhibits Red

Jace Morgan Foods Exhibits Blue

Jace Morgan Photography White

Jace Morgan Photography Blue

Jordyn Amundsen Photography Blue

Jordyn Estridge Photography Blue

Jordyn Estridge Photography Blue

Jordyn Estridge Home Environment Blue

Jordyn Estridge 4-H Arts & Crafts Blue

Kennedy Farler 4-H Arts & Crafts Green

Madilyn Coleman Needlework Blue

Madilyn Coleman 4-H Arts & Crafts Blue

Madilyn Coleman 4-H Arts & Crafts White

Mason Asher Photography White

Ryleigh Napier 4-H Arts & Crafts Blue

Ryleigh Napier Photography Blue

Ryleigh Napier Photography Blue

Ryleigh Napier Photography Blue

Ryleigh Napier 4-H Arts & Crafts Blue

Ryleigh Napier 4-H Arts & Crafts Red

Tessa Roberts Photography Blue

Tessa Roberts Photography Blue

Wyatt Ostrander Photography Red

Wyatt Ostrander Photography Blue

Wyatt Ostrander Food Preservation Red

Kentucky 4-H

Achievement Program Get rewarded for your hard work! Awards based on the 2018-2019 program year

Clover Levels 1, 2, & 3, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Emerald

For more information contact 4-H Agent, Vicki R Boggs vicki.boggs@uky.edu

or the Leslie County Extension Office at 672-2154

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Arts & Crafts Council Meeting

Will be meeting October 15th at 6:00 p.m. at the Leslie County Extension Office. (Always, the 3rd Tuesday of the Month at 6:00 p.m.) Call Mary Ethel Wooton for more information.

Blood Drive - October 24th - 1:30 p.m.—6:00 p.m.

Donating blood saves lives: Imagine the gratitude you would feel if someone saved your life, or the life of someone you love. Giving blood is an easy way to be a hero to families right here in Kentucky, in just a few minutes.

Your blood will be separated into blood components – red cells, platelets and plasma – each of which can help improve or save the life of a patient. We ensure that your donation is put to the best possible use, saving the lives of Kentucky patients. The daily need for blood: Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. To put that in perspective, by the time you’ve read this, 20 people will need a blood transfusion – people with families and friends just like you.

Even though red blood cells can be stored for 42 days, blood for hospitals is always in short supply. A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 pints of blood. A premature newborn baby can need up to 4 pints of blood while in intensive care and coronary bypass surgery can use up to 5 pints.

This is why blood is in constant demand at Kentucky hospitals. We strive to ensure that every hospital we serve has a safe and abundant blood supply. Blood cannot be created in a laboratory. It must come from human donors, one pint at a time.

Give blood today: Don’t wait for an emergency to decide to give blood. During a crisis, there’s no time to wait for blood donors. The blood already on the hospital shelves is the blood that will be used. The donors who gave a week or a month ago are the ones who save patients today. You never know when an emergency will happen, so give often.

You will save someone’s life tomorrow, next week or next month by donating today. For more information www.kybloodcenter.org