October 31, 2023
Patti Chapman Nutrition Educator – Beaufort County Patti has been spending this fall teaching the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) to both adults and youth. The “Eating Smart Being Active” (ESBA) adult curriculum was taught at “Programs for Exceptional People” (P.E.P.). Located in Bluffton, SC, their mission is: “to promote independence, social interaction, […]
October 26, 2023
Jacqueline Gallagher, Serving Colleton and Hampton Counties Jacqueline (Jackie) Gallagher is a native of Colleton County. After graduating from Walterboro High School, she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in History from Charleston Southern University, a Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education from the College of Charleston, and a Master of Education in […]
March 9, 2023
On March 1st, Rural Health and Nutrition Agent Michelle Altman started her New Extension Area Health Coordinator position at Savannah Valley. As an Extension Associate, she will no longer be at the Hampton County Extension office. Michelle’s office is now at the Clemson Extension Edisto Research and Education Center in Blackville. The Clemson Extension Service Rural […]
March 3, 2023
Tiffine Forester was born in Hampton, SC, with a degree in Social Work. She currently serves as a Town Council City member in her community. Tiffine previously worked as Social Service Director at Pruitt Health Care. She enjoys spending time with family & friends, networking, shopping, and traveling. Currently, Tiffine is the new Rural Health […]
March 2, 2023
Jevencia Hill, Rural Health and Nutrition Agent Colleton and Hampton Counties Rural Health and Nutrition Agent will serve as the 2023 National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) Affiliate Vice President Member Resources representative for the South Carolina Cooperative Extension members. The NEAFCS dedicates to educating and identifying Extension professionals who impact the […]
October 19, 2022
Jevencia Hill, Rural Health Agent – Colleton and Hampton Jevencia Hill completed a Bachelor of Human Services degree at the University of South Carolina. She has over ten years of public services and human services experience. Since completing her degree, Jevencia has worked in the long-term care, mental health, and human services professions. She is […]
October 10, 2022
Michelle Altman, Rural Health Agent-Hampton County Obesity is defined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as an adult who has a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or above. A BMI of 25-29 is considered medically overweight. To determine your BMI use the CDC’s Body Mass Index calculator: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_bmi/english_bmi_calculator/bmi_calculator.html Obesity can lead to heart […]
January 24, 2022
Michelle Altman Rural Health Agent – Hampton County At Clemson Cooperative Extension the Vision is: Clemson Extension will be the trusted source of unbiased, research-based information relating to agriculture, community, environment, food, health, and youth in South Carolina. The Rural Health Extension Program Team of Clemson Cooperative Extension offers scientifically supported initiatives and programs to […]
October 7, 2021
Michelle Altman, Rural Health Extension Agent – Hampton County FoodShare SC is an organization based out of Columbia, South Carolina. FoodShare SC’s vision is to ensure access to fresh produce for all in our communities. FoodShare SC’s goal is to enhance the quality of life by creating access to fresh, affordable food. FoodShare SC partners […]
June 1, 2021
HOMEMAKER’S COLUMN BY: CHRISTINE PATRICK COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT EARL, FOR SANDWICHES, EVEN IF YOU NEVER ATE ONE Everyone knows that one of America’s most popular meals, the sandwich, was invented by John Montague. Who? Well, you might know him as the Earl of Sandwich. The story goes that Montague was so addicted to playing […]
