Clemson Extension Rural Health and Nutrition

11/05/2025

📢 Your local Clemson Extension office is a food drive drop-off site.
We’re collecting nonperishable food items to help support local families.
🕘 Offices are open Monday–Friday — stop by and make a difference!
Find your nearest office and check hours here:🔗https://www.clemson.edu/extension/co/

11/04/2025

It’s American Diabetes Month! 🩺
Explore tips📝 for meal planning, smart grocery 🛒shopping, and making healthy choices when dining out. 🔗http://bit.ly/3LToKYg

11/02/2025

Did you know that November is National Family Caregivers Month?
Read about Preventing Caregiver Burnout on our blog at: 🔗https://blogs.clemson.edu/ruralhealth/taking-care-of-yourself-preventing-caregiver-burnout/

11/01/2025

The Clemson Extension Rural Health and Nutrition Team has created a Food Pantry Giving Guide to support donors and organizations across South Carolina.
This resource includes:
✅ Tips on what food pantries need most
✅ Links to food pantry locations
✅ Information about the One SC Fund
Explore the guide here ➡️ 🔗https://www.clemson.edu/extension/health/resources/food-pantry-guide.html

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11/01/2025

It’s that time again!
Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday.
Remember to set your clocks back one hour before bed Saturday night and
check ✅your smoke detector batteries. 🔋⏰

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween!
As families and communities celebrate this spooky season, remember to keep health and safety a top priority while enjoying the fun! Here are a few more tips and reminders for a safe and healthy Halloween:
🚶 Be visible and alert: Carry a flashlight, wear reflective gear, and watch for traffic.
🥕 Balance the treats: Enjoy those Halloween goodies in moderation and add some nutritious snacks like fruits, veggies, and whole-grain options.
💧 Stay hydrated & get rest: Whether you’re attending a community event or walking door-to-door, remember to drink water and take breaks as needed.

10/31/2025

Here are some tips for a healthy and safe Halloween🎃!
1. Choose healthier choices in addition to the regular Halloween treats.
2. Prevent cavities🪥 with regular brushing and flossing.
3. Watch out for cars🚗, use reflective gear, walk with a group, and carry a flashlight🔦.

10/30/2025

Know Diabetes By Heart (KDBH), sponsored by the American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association, is a free education session offered in-person, online, or on-demand. The program aims to help participants better understand the link between diabetes and heart disease. Select the link below to learn more and to register: https://www.clemson.edu/extension/health/programs/chronic/know-diabetes-by-heart.html

10/30/2025

🩺 The intersection of elder abuse and diabetes is an important but often overlooked issue.
Learn more about how these topics connect and what can be done to support older adults:
🔗 Read the full post on our blog: https://blogs.clemson.edu/ruralhealth/the-intersection-of-elder-abuse-and-diabetes/

10/29/2025

World Stroke Day, October 29: Learn to spot the signs of a stroke. When you spot the signs of a stroke, you become the first link in a life-changing chain. Don’t delay. The faster you act the sooner someone gets the treatment they need.
Select the links below or copy and paste them into your browser to find out the signs you need to look for:
(American Stroke Association) https://www.stroke.org/en/
(The World Stroke Organization) https://www.world-stroke.org/

10/29/2025

Choosing healthy foods🥦 and drinks, keeping a healthy weight, and getting regular physical activity🚶🏽‍➡️ can all help reduce your risk of stroke.
On World Stroke Day, 🧠let’s take steps to prevent strokes.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3MykCx5

10/28/2025

🤧 What’s the difference between seasonal flu and pandemic flu?
Learn how they differ and why it matters for your health in our latest blog post:
🔗https://blogs.clemson.edu/ruralhealth/pandemic-influenza/