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Offering free evidence-based health education programming to residents of South Carolina and beyond!

Clemson Extension community health agents work in a unique partnership with Clemson University faculty and Greenville Health Systems to provide health and wellness education programs using individual and group-based approaches to better serve Greenville County. Our purpose is to meet community members wherever they are in life to positively influence the social determinants of their health. Community health agents follow evidence-based practices to meet community health needs, reduce healthcare costs, and prevent unnecessary emergency department visits.

03/18/2026

Maternal and child health resources you can trust.
Sign up for our newsletter to receive email updates about “Ask a CLC” and other maternal and child health programs, events, and evidence-based resources from the Clemson Extension Rural Health and Nutrition Team.
Select the link below to subscribe.
https://rhnmaternalhealth.kit.com/279e0b6c7c

03/18/2026

Big health changes start with small steps! 👟 Take a brisk walk and enjoy the benefits of movement—better heart❤️ health, stronger muscles💪🏽, and a healthier mind. 🧠Learn more about where you can be active:🔗 https://bit.ly/3xo1tKd

03/17/2026

📢 We’re Hiring!
Clemson University Cooperative Extension is seeking a Program Coordinator to support an oral health grant initiative serving the P*e Dee region.
This position focuses on:
🦷 Community outreach and health promotion
🤝 Building partnerships and referral networks
📣 Communication and education about oral health resources
📊 Program evaluation and reporting
If you have experience in public health, education, social work, or community engagement, we encourage you to apply and help expand access to oral health resources across the region.
🔗 Learn more and apply: https://jobs.clemson.edu/psc/ps/JOBS/EXT/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=110259&PostingSeq=1
Please share with anyone who may be a great fit!

03/17/2026

Learn some new ways to use cabbage and potatoes this St. Patrick’s Day! You’ll want to put on a green apron to make these fun, diabetes-friendly recipes for St. Patrick’s Day! Whether you are Irish, or simply Irish at heart, these dishes are lower in calories, fat, and carbs than the traditional recipes. (They’re just as tasty, though!)
Learn how to make 5 traditional dishes in a healthier way. The recipes are from the American Diabetes Association’s Diabetes Food Hub and are available through the link below.
https://diabetesfoodhub.org/blog/5-diabetes-friendly-recipes-st-patricks-day

03/16/2026

“Spring” into wellness by adding some strength training to your weekly routine. Through live, weekly classes, certified fitness instructors will teach you how to develop the strength to do whatever you want throughout life whether that is walking, getting out of a chair, or chasing the grandkids!
Select the link below to learn more!
https://www.clemson.edu/extension/health/programs/wellness/practical-strength.html

03/16/2026

Choosing healthier drinks🥤 is one way to reduce added sugar in your diet. Water💦 is a great choice.
Share some of your favorite go-to healthy beverages in the comments and learn how to rethink your drink .🔗 https://bit.ly/4iubpEl

03/16/2026

Join Clemson Extension for our monthly lactation education session led by a Certified Lactation Counselor from 12-1. This month’s focus will be Supportive Nutrition for Breastfeeding Moms.
✔ Open to parents, caregivers, and professionals
✔ Live Q&A
✔ Expert guest speaker
✔ Free, but must register
Scan the QR code or select the link below to register through Eventbrite.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ask-a-clc-expert-breastfeeding-support-tickets-1979909968012

03/16/2026

Exciting news!📺👀🌱

03/14/2026

🦷 Help expand oral health access in South Carolina!
Clemson University Cooperative Extension is hiring a Program Coordinator to support an oral health grant initiative in the P*e Dee region.
This role will work with community partners, clinicians, and organizations to:
✔ Promote oral health education
✔ Connect individuals to health resources
✔ Build partnerships across the region
✔ Support outreach and program evaluation
If you are passionate about community health, education, and building meaningful partnerships, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.
🔗 Apply here: https://jobs.clemson.edu/psc/ps/JOBS/EXT/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=110259&PostingSeq=1

03/13/2026

Our Monthly Lactation Education Session, “Ask a CLC,” with a Certified Lactation Counselor is coming up! Don’t miss our guest speaker! Hannah K. Wilson, PhD, RDN, LD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Food, Nutrition, and Packaging Sciences at Clemson University. A registered dietitian nutritionist, she earned her PhD in Foods & Nutrition from University of Georgia and studies the development and implementation of programs that support chronic disease prevention and management. Dr. Wilson joined Clemson in 2024 and is based at the P*e Dee Research and Education Center.
Hannah Wilson will offer her expertise for this month’s session on: Supportive Nutrition for Breastfeeding Moms.
Select the Eventbrite link in the comments below to register!

03/13/2026

✨ Did you join us today for Stirring Up Healthy Recipes? ✨

In honor of National Nutrition Month, we prepared five recipes inspired by the Mediterranean Diet—a delicious way to boost the amount of whole foods we eat while still enjoying lots of flavor! 💜🧡

🍽 Today’s menu featured:

• Spinach-Basil Pesto – a versatile sauce that can be added to chicken, veggies, eggs, or pasta.

• Mediterranean Flatbread Pizza – topped with black olives, red onion, tomato, pesto, feta cheese, and chicken.

• Stuffed Spinach-Basil Sweet Potato – a soft, tender sweet potato topped with flavorful pesto chicken for a perfect on-the-go meal prep option.

• Homemade Hummus – a traditional hummus that can easily be customized to match your taste! Try adding roasted red pepper, spinach and artichokes, roasted garlic, or sun-dried tomatoes.

• Homemade Tzatziki Sauce – a cool and refreshing sauce that pairs perfectly with flatbread, chicken, fish, or salads.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us live! 👩🏽‍💻

If you couldn’t make it, there’s still time to register and receive access to the recipes, heart-healthy cooking tips, and the class recording.

We hope today’s menu inspires you to love yourself and fuel your body with delicious, healthful foods every day! 💜🧡

✔️ Select the Eventbrite link in the comments below to register.

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