Giving Rural Communities a Blueprint for Health
Focus on Infant Mental Health
Hearing the term “infant mental health” sounds unfamiliar to most parents. However, it’s a very real thing. Kerrie Schnake, director of the South Carolina Program for Infant/Toddler Care at the University of South Carolina and president of the South Carolina Association for Infant Mental Health, weighs in on the importance of supporting young children developing healthy behaviors.
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Supporting Affordable Access to Health Foods
A healthy diet is key to ensuring good overall health. Eating well-rounded meals that include fresh produce can help reduce the risks of developing chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. But many people throughout South Carolina do not have access to healthy foods, especially fresh fruits and vegetables. FoodShare South Carolina was established to help bridge the gap and create greater access to healthy foods.
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Getting a Head Start on Health with Upstream Intervention
It’s never too late to start adopting healthy habits. But it’s also never too early. This is particularly true when it comes to diabetes, which affects more than 600,000 people in South Carolina. And that number is expected to continue to grow without drastic action. That’s where upstream intervention comes in.
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