Extension agent looks for ‘big picture’

Tara Solomon-Smith is the new family and community wellness agent for the Southward Extension District. She believes the community can work together to address health needs.

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March 9, 2023 - 1:58 PM

Tara Solomon-Smith, Southwind Extension District’s family and community wellness agent, speaks to Family and Consumer sciences students at Iola High School recently. Courtesy photo
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Tara Solomon-Smith wants to see the big picture when it comes to improving health.

It’s about how everything — and everyone — can work together. That means having conversations to identify needs, educating the community and implementing programs that meet those needs.

“The momentum of moving toward that bigger picture of health has definitely excited me,” Solomon-Smith said.

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