Attention, Mercer County! This October, Ricardo from the Family and Community Health Sciences Department (FCHS) joined forces with Hyacinth and Trenton Health Team to celebrate the health and well-being of LGBTQIA2S+ individuals in our community. On October 10th, in honor of National Coming Out Day on October 11th, we held an exciting event featuring a […]
Last month, Ricardo Kairios had the honor of speaking at the Mercer County Board of Commissioners meeting, emphasizing the critical need for representation and belonging to advance health equity for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals in Mercer County. Ricardo participated alongside fellow stakeholders, advocates, and community leaders, including Mercer County Executive Dan Benson, in this historic discussion regarding […]
Hey Mercer County! Last month, in partnership with the Mercer Council A.S.Y.S.S.T. Program, Ricardo Kairios, FCHS Educator/Assistant Professor, collaborated with the New Jersey Office of the Food Security Advocate (OFSA) to host a discussion with high school students at Ewing High School. During this engaging session, representatives from OFSA, including Executive Director Mark Dinglasan, Program […]
Hey Mercer County, have you visited Capital City Farms yet this summer?! Last month, Ricardo Kairios, FCHS Educator/Assistant Professor, partnered with Capital City Farm and the West Windsor Township Health Department to bring locally grown produce to individuals at the Vincent J. Calcagno Robbinsville Township Senior Center. The produce shared included fresh tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, and […]
Hey Mercer County, are you taking advantage of your local Jersey Fresh produce this summer? Last month, Ricardo Kairios, FCHS Educator/Assistant Professor, presented a Wellness Wednesday with FCHS Webinar on “Summer Foodies” taking advantage of Jersey-grown produce during the summer. After showing participants how to use tools from Jersey Fresh to locate their local producers […]
