Central State University - Family and Consumer Science

03/11/2026

09/25/2025

🌟 Our Central State University FCS Extension team joined with the OSU Extension team for the MHFA Summit at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium! 🦒🐾

This summit was a wonderful opportunity to connect, share ideas, and strengthen our commitment to bringing Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) to the communities we serve. Together, we are building stronger partnerships and supporting healthier futures across Ohio. 💚✨

09/12/2025

Hello,
Join our “Ask the Doula” Q&A session, Tuesday, Sept. 23rd at 1:00 PM and will continue every 3rd Tuesday through December 2025. Join us to ask questions and get answers to common birth, postpartum, and infant feeding support!
We are asking our valued partners and clients to please share widely and encourage individuals to enroll - Open to Pregnant Mothers, Fathers & Support Persons looking to learning more to best support during this time.

🔗 Monthly Ask the Doula Session: Click here to join the Virtual Doula Q&A
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Meeting ID: 254 000 337 338
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📌 SIGN UP for the Maternal Health Program (4 FREE virtual doula visits) or Scan the QR code (attached) for easy access to the form!: https://csu-extension.powerappsportals.com/Maternal-Health-Intake-Form/

Now offering:
✨ Virtual - NO COST - Doula Support - Each Trimester including Afterbirth/Postpartum
✨ Doula's On-Site - Brought Straight To You
✨ Monthly “Ask the Doula” Sessions
✨ Access to Registered Dietitian & Nutrition Classes
✅ All services are FREE for participants..

For more program details, visit:
🔹 Maternal Health Program Info
🔹 Central State Extension - Family & Consumer Sciences
🔹 CSU Extension Website
🔹 CSU Main Website

For questions, please refer to the flyer and contact Kylee Peoples - [email protected] (Southwest/Southern Region of Ohio) or Jewel Rollins - [email protected] (Northwest Region of Ohio)
Thank you for helping us spread the word and uplift families through informed, compassionate care. We look forward to seeing you !!!

07/30/2025

🎉 Youth Health & Wellness Camp Success at Buchtel High School CLC! 🏫💚

We’re proud to share that the Youth Health and Wellness Camp at Buchtel High School CLC was a tremendous success!

🩺 On Sunday, July 27, 2025, students received free physicals in the Central State University Health Maintenance Mobile Unit (HEMU) — bringing accessible, quality healthcare right to our community.

🙏 Special thanks to Central State University and all of our partners for making this event possible. Your support helps keep our youth healthy, prepared, and ready to thrive!

💪 From health screenings to wellness education, this event was all about empowering our youth with the tools they need to succeed.

📷 Stay tuned for photos and highlights!

05/28/2025

🪑 Porch Talk with Fellas: A Men’s Health Discussion 🧠💪
Let’s talk real. Let’s talk health.

Brothers, it’s time we got together for an honest, relaxed conversation about the things that matter — our health, our minds, our future. No pressure, just real talk.

Join us for Porch Talk with Fellas, a safe space where men can connect, share, and learn from each other about physical health, mental wellness, and everything in between.

05/14/2025

CSU Marketplace was in full swing today!

We served 52 individuals and families with a variety of fresh and shelf-stable items! 🥗🍑🥖

This week's offerings included:
✔️ Mixed vegetables
✔️Fresh salad
✔️Peaches
✔️Rolled oats
✔️Bread and desserts
✔️Fruit
✔️Cat litter for our pet-loving families

Thank you to everyone who came out, and to our amazing volunteers who made it possible!