Clemson Extension Rural Health and Nutrition

08/30/2026

Nutrition labels can help you make healthier choices 🛒🥗 Check serving sizes, calories, fat, added sugars, and sodium, to compare foods and drinks. Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-weight-growth/healthy-eating/nutrition-label.html: https://bit.ly/4bDgQgV

08/30/2026

Fast Food and Diabetes: How to Make Informed Choices
Read about it at 🔗https://blogs.clemson.edu/ruralhealth/fast-food-and-diabetes-how-to-make-informed-choices/

08/30/2026

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08/29/2026

What is a diabetes superstar food?🫐
Read the blog post: Diabetes Superstar Foods at 🔗https://blogs.clemson.edu/ruralhealth/diabetes-superstar-foods/

08/27/2026

Meaningful connections with family, friends, coworkers, and community can support our emotional well-being, reduce stress, and contribute to better overall health.

Read “The Science of Connection: Why Relationships Matter for Your Health” on the RHN Blog to learn how relationships affect the mind and body—and why connection is an important part of a healthy life.❤️

🔗https://blogs.clemson.edu/ruralhealth/the-science-of-connection-why-relationships-matter-for-your-health/

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day! 🐾
Today, we're celebrating our four-legged friends who bring joy, companionship, and plenty of reasons to get outside!
Dogs can be great motivation to stay active, whether it's taking a walk around the neighborhood, exploring a local park, or simply enjoying some time outdoors together. 🐕🌳
Give your favorite pup(s) some extra love today and share a photo of your four-legged friend(s) in the comments! We'd love to see them and celebrate with you. 💚

08/25/2026

Join the Conversation!
As we celebrate National Breastfeeding Month, we invite you to join us for an open conversation celebrating the many different infant feeding journeys and the people who support families along the way.
Meet the voices joining us:
• Paris Mebane — Maternal & Child Health
• Julianna Lyle — Breastfeeding Support & Education
• Hannah Shifflette — Breastfeeding Support & Education
• Romaine Stephans — Reproductive Health & Community Engagement
• Tia Tucker-Cain — Birth, Lactation & Family Support
This special panel will offer you an opportunity to hear different perspectives, learn from real-life experiences, and ask questions in a supportive space.
📅 Thursday, August 27
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM
Register today using the Eventbrite link below!

08/25/2026

Safer routes make a stronger community. New crosswalks near Marlboro County High School are helping improve pedestrian safety for students, families and neighbors.

Learn more about this important project, featuring Rural Health and Nutrition Agent Justin Foxworth and local stakeholders, and its impact on the community:🔗https://news.clemson.edu/new-crosswalks-improve-pedestrian-safety-near-marlboro-county-high-school/

08/25/2026

Congratulations 🎉to the Rural Health and Nutrition Program Team, led by Program Team Leader Rhonda Matthews, on being named the 2026 Southern Region Team Winner for Excellence in Extension🏆

The Association of Southern Region Extension Directors presented the award during the annual Southern Region Program Leadership Network Conference in New Orleans.

Pictured left to right: Dr. Matt Burns, Associate Director of Clemson Cooperative Extension; Danielle McFall, RHN Assistant Program Team Director; Rhonda Matthews, RHN Program Team Director; and Dr. Tom Dobbins, Director of Clemson Cooperative Extension.

08/25/2026

Thank you Bailee for all that you do.

For Breastfeeding Awareness Month, we're proud to highlight one of our amazing Milk Drop Depot locations!

📍 Horry County Clemson Extension has been a valued MMBSC depot site for the past four years, helping local donors make a lifesaving impact. Thanks to the dedication of Site Champion Bailee and the generosity of Horry County donors, more than 17,000 ounces of donor milk have been collected and sent to the Mothers' Milk Bank of South Carolina!

Our depot site champions are the heart of our statewide donation network, making it easier for approved donors to share their extra milk with vulnerable infants in need. Thank you, Bailee, for your commitment to supporting donor families and helping ensure donor milk reaches the babies who need it most. 💜🍼