Clemson Extension Rural Health and Nutrition

10/21/2026

10/21/2026

Looking for Health Resources in Your Community?
Your local Clemson Cooperative Extension Rural Health and Nutrition Agent can help connect you with health education, programs, and resources in your county!
🌿 Whether you're looking for wellness programs or practical health education, we're here to help.
📍 Find your local Rural Health and Nutrition Agent!
👉 Visit our team directory to find the agent serving your county:
https://www.clemson.edu/extension/health/team.html

10/20/2026

Ask a CLC presents: 20 Ways to Support the Breastfeeding Parent in Your Life
Day 19: Respect their choices and goals.
Every family's feeding journey is different. Some choose to breastfeed exclusively, pump, combine breast milk and formula, or use formula. Plans and goals may also change along the way, and each family deserves support without judgment.
Support Tip: Listen to what the breastfeeding parent wants and respect their decisions. And when others question or criticize their decisions, speak up and help ensure their voice is heard.
True support means respecting their choices, not making them feel they must justify them.
Learn more by joining October’s session using the link below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ask-a-clc-expert-breastfeeding-support-tickets-1979909968012

10/20/2026

Take Care of Your Teeth Tuesday!
Smile More, Worry Less! 😁
Check out your local dental clinics offering reduced-cost dental cleanings.
Services available at:
📍Horry Georgetown Technical College
https://www.hgtc.edu/community/dental-clinic/dental-hygiene-brochure-2025.pdf
📍Florence-Darlington Technical College
https://www.fdtc.edu/fdtc/community-services/fdtc-dental-clinic/

10/19/2026

Want to Build Strength for Everyday Life?
Join Practical Strength, a FREE online program designed to help you feel stronger and more confident in your daily activities—from carrying groceries and climbing stairs to keeping up with the grandkids!
📅 Tuesdays | 9:30–10:15 AM
Take the first step toward building strength and supporting your healthy lifestyle!
👉 Learn more and register:
https://www.clemson.edu/extension/health/programs/wellness/practical-strength.html

10/19/2026

Biking and walking to school are great ways for kids to be physically active. 🚲 🚶🏾 Learn how communities can make it easier for people to walk, bike, roll, or take transit to help increase physical activity.
🔗https://www.cdc.gov/physical-activity/php/strategies/increasing-physical-activity-through-community-design-prevention-strategies.html

10/19/2026

With diabetes, do you know about the Dawn Phenomenon?
Read about it in our RHN Blog: 🔗https://blogs.clemson.edu/ruralhealth/the-dawn-phenomenon/

10/19/2026

Make Space for Your Mental Well-being
Life moves fast, and it’s easy to put your own needs last. But small moments of rest, reflection, and self-care can make a difference in how we feel and manage everyday stress.
Our Clemson Extension Rural Health and Nutrition team explores this topic in the blog post, “Busy World, Quiet Mind: Prioritizing Mental Well-being in a Fast-Paced World.”
Take a moment to read the post and discover simple steps you can take to support your mental well-being.
👉 Read the blog: https://blogs.clemson.edu/ruralhealth/busy-world-quiet-mind-prioritizing-mental-well-being-in-a-fast-paced-world/

10/17/2026

Ask a CLC presents: 20 Ways to Support the Breastfeeding Parent in Your Life 🍼
Day 17: Make time for self-care.
Caring for a newborn takes a lot of energy, and breastfeeding parents need care and support, too. Helping them make time for themselves is an important part of supporting the whole family.
Support Tip: Hold the baby while they shower, take older children to the park so they can nap, or encourage them to enjoy a little time for themselves. And if they’re experiencing physical or emotional health concerns, encourage them to reach out to a healthcare professional for support.
Self-care isn’t selfish. Helping a parent care for themselves is another way to care for their family.
Learn more by joining October’s session using the link below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ask-a-clc-expert-breastfeeding-support-tickets-1979909968012