Clemson Extension Rural Health and Nutrition-Darlington County

02/22/2026

Breastfeeding has powerful benefits for both mom and baby! Some cancers, like breast cancer and ovarian cancer, are less common among women who breastfeed. 🤱🏽 Learn more about the benefits of . https://bit.ly/4giENMN

02/20/2026

Did you know that regular physical activity can reduce your chances of developing eight commonly occurring cancers? Learn more about what you can do to lower your cancer risk: https://bit.ly/4qdwze1

02/19/2026

Way to go, Mayo! 🌱

We always love seeing school garden photos and the awesome work students are doing to learn and grow through their school garden projects!

Community-driven growth in action: Our Environmental Biology seniors recently removed the previous broccoli crop and transitioned the community garden beds to collards and Butter Crunch lettuce. Many thanks to the students for their initiative and to Clemson Extension for their partnership and expertise.

02/19/2026

02/19/2026

Good nutrition is important for young children to grow healthy and strong.
If you have a picky eater at home, it can be hard to encourage them to eat healthy foods. 🍎🥕 Here are some tips to help your picky eater try new foods. https://bit.ly/44NuWuW

02/16/2026

Adults 65 or older need at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity. When it is cold outside, try indoor options such as mall walking, indoor dance classes, and water aerobics. 🚶🏾‍♂️💃🏾🏊🏾
Learn more about how you can add physical activity to your life this❄️ winter: 🔗https://bit.ly/3ZxcuTr

02/14/2026

Love is a journey—and so is your health! 💞 This Valentine’s Day, take a step toward wellness by choosing nutritious meals and staying active. Small acts of self-care today can make a big difference for your future self. 🏋️‍♂️🍎https://bit.ly/3MIRsf8

02/13/2026

And that’s a wrap on information sessions for the upcoming Healthy Weight and Your Child class! 👏 Thank you to everyone who came out this week to learn more and sign up! If you missed an info session or are interested in learning more, it’s not too late to join in before classes begin on Tuesday, February 24th! Please reach out to one of the program leaders listed below:

🍏 Chris Lewis (Upper P*e Dee YMCA): (843) 383-4547

🍏 Emily Sweatt (Clemson Extension Rural Health and Nutrition-Darlington County): (843) 393-0484

We are so excited to welcome everyone very soon and look forward to a great class! 😊

02/13/2026

Breast cancer and ovarian cancer are less common among women who breastfeed. 🤱🏽 During National Cancer Prevention Month, learn more about the benefits of breastfeeding. https://bit.ly/4giENMN

Why breastfeeding matters and what CDC is doing to improve U.S. breastfeeding rates.

02/13/2026

Choose nourishing meals, 🥗move your body👟, and invest in your health. https://bit.ly/3SvaWH0

02/09/2026

One more day! 🎉 Come join us tomorrow at 5:30 pm at the Hartsville YMCA!

02/05/2026

Returning to work from maternity leave and wondering how to continue breastfeeding?
Here are 5 tips to help you prepare for that transition: 🔗https://bit.ly/44itoJE