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Health & Wellness
Clemson SC’s Complete Health & Wellness Guide
Local medical news, provider directory, mental health resources, fitness & nutrition guides, CE/CME for healthcare professionals, and caregiver support — all grounded in Pickens.
Medical News
Mental Health
Fitness & Nutrition
Provider Directory
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Caregiver Support
Seasonal Health Alerts
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Clemson residents have access to a range of healthcare services across Pickens, from hospital-based acute care to community health centers offering sliding-scale and Medicaid-accepted services.
The healthcare landscape across the Upstate region is shaped by SC public health priorities, Effective July 1, 2024, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) was divided into two separate cabinet agencies under Act 60 (formerly Senate Bill 399): the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH, dph.sc.gov), which assumed all public health and healthcare quality programs, and the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES, des.sc.gov), which assumed all environmental programs.. SC Department of Public Health and partner agencies oversee healthcare facility licensing, immunization programs, and environmental health for Clemson and Pickens.
HERE Clemson covers local health news, provider updates, and community wellness resources for Clemson, SC. Our coverage spans mental health services, caregiver support, CE/CME opportunities for healthcare professionals, and seasonal health advisories. If it touches Clemson health, it’s HERE.
Clemson Health Alert — Current Advisory
Clemson Health Advisory — Seasonal Allergy Season
Allergy season is active in Pickens.
SC Department of Public Health recommends residents with pollen sensitivities monitor daily air quality reports at dph.sc.gov.
Pollen counts may be elevated across the Upstate region;
residents with asthma should keep rescue inhalers accessible and consult their provider if symptoms worsen.
View SC Department of Public Health Air Quality Data →
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Health News
Health & Wellness News
Medical and health news to help you live your best life in Clemson, SC — from Clemson providers, regional health systems, and SC public health agencies.
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National Health News
Health News You Can Use
National coverage on exercise, supplements, nutrition, sleep, mental health, and preventive care — sourced from CDC, NIH, USPSTF, and peer-reviewed research.
Exercise
How Much Weekly Exercise Actually Moves the Needle on Heart Health
Updated CDC + AHA guidance on minutes-per-week thresholds
Supplements
Vitamin D, Magnesium, Omega-3: What the Latest Studies Actually Show
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements fact sheets, peer-reviewed trials
Nutrition
Protein Targets by Age: Why Adults 50+ Need More Than the RDA Suggests
USDA Dietary Guidelines, sarcopenia prevention research
Sleep
Sleep Debt: Why You Can’t Just “Catch Up” on the Weekend
CDC sleep guidance, circadian rhythm research
Mental Health
Daily Habits That Reduce Anxiety Without Medication — The Evidence
NIMH, peer-reviewed CBT and exercise-therapy studies
Preventive Care
Screening Tests You Should Actually Schedule by Age 30, 40, 50, 60 & 70
USPSTF recommendation grades, age-by-age checklist
Health & Wellness Podcasts
Worth A Listen
Three of the most trusted shows in health and longevity — free on every major podcast app.
Neuroscience & Performance
Huberman Lab
Dr. Andrew Huberman, Stanford
Deep dives on sleep, exercise, nutrition, focus, and stress — with the underlying neurobiology and the protocols.
Nutrition & Gut Health
ZOE Science & Nutrition
Jonathan Wolf with Tim Spector & Sarah Berry
What the latest studies actually say about food, metabolism, the microbiome, and aging well — in plain English.
Longevity & Medicine
The Drive
Dr. Peter Attia, MD
Long-form interviews on heart disease, cancer, neurodegeneration, exercise physiology, and lifespan extension.
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Find Local Providers
Doctors, dentists, therapists, gyms, and pharmacies in Pickens — updated 2026.
Provider Directory
Local provider listings for Clemson are coming soon. Check back for updated directory information.
Find a Provider via SC Department of Public Health →
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2025–26 Cycle
Continuing Education & Caregiver Support
CE/CME opportunities, support groups, and wellness resources for Upstate healthcare professionals and family caregivers in Pickens.
Continuing Education — CE / CME
Clemson University — Health Professions & CE
Pre-health advising, health professions pipeline, and continuing health education seminars for Clemson area professionals and students.
clemsontigers.com
South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium — Upstate Region
Regional continuing education programs for nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals. Covers Pickens and surrounding Upstate counties.
www.scahec.net · (843) 792-4431
South Carolina Medical Association — Physician Wellness
SCMA webinars, online CME modules, and the “SC Physicians Support Line (national peer support for physicians)” confidential peer support program for South Carolina physicians.
www.scmedical.org · 1-888-409-0141 (confidential)
Caregiver & Family Support Resources
Pickens SC DSS — Adult Protective Services
In-home services, respite care coordination, adult day programs, and family caregiver counseling for Pickens residents.
dss.sc.gov
Alzheimer’s Association — Upstate Chapter
In-person and virtual support groups, caregiver training, and the 24/7 Alzheimer’s helpline for families across Clemson and the Upstate region.
1-800-272-3900 (24/7) · www.alz.org/sc
NAMI Pickens
Family-to-Family education, caregiver peer support groups, and mental health advocacy resources. Meetings held in Clemson with virtual options available.
namisc.org · NAMI Helpline: 988 (press 1)
United Way — Upstate
Dial 2-1-1 referral line connects Pickens caregivers and families to social services, food assistance, mental health, and emergency support resources.
Dial Dial 2-1-1 · unitedway.org
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about providers, CE, caregiver support, and health resources in Pickens.
Start with local community health centers that offer sliding-scale fees and accept Medicaid.
The SC Department of Public Health “Find a Provider” tool at dph.sc.gov is also a useful resource for Pickens.
For dental care, community health centers and sliding-scale dental clinics accept Medicaid and new patients.
Community health centers in Pickens offer sliding-scale dental services and accept Medicaid. Many also offer reduced-cost preventive care to community patients.
Use the SC Department of Public Health provider search at dph.sc.gov or call Dial 2-1-1 to find Medicaid-accepting dental providers near you.
The Alzheimer’s Association Upstate Chapter hosts in-person and virtual support groups (1-800-272-3900). NAMI Pickens holds regular family support meetings and offers a warmline for immediate support. United Way’s Dial 2-1-1 line connects caregivers to respite care, day programs, and emergency assistance across Pickens.
SC Department of Public Health publishes weekly respiratory illness surveillance data at dph.sc.gov.
Local pharmacies including CVS MinuteClinic and Walgreens offer flu and COVID vaccines without an appointment.
For school-age illness alerts, check the Pickens school district website or sign up for SC Department of Public Health Upstate alerts.
Traditional Medicare (Parts A & B) does not cover routine dental care. However, many Medicare Advantage plans available in Pickens include dental benefits.
Contact SC Insurance Counseling Assistance and Referrals for Elders (I-CARE / SC SHIP) (the State Health Insurance Assistance Program) at 1-800-868-9095 for a free, unbiased review of your Medicare Advantage options.
Community health centers also offer sliding-scale dental regardless of Medicare status.
South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium Upstate provides regional CE programs for nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals.
Clemson University supports health professions education and CE seminars.
Contact the South Carolina Medical Association (www.scmedical.org) for statewide CME webinars and physician wellness resources.
The South Carolina Medical Association offers a confidential “SC Physicians Support Line (national peer support for physicians)” peer support line at 1-888-409-0141 for physicians.
NAMI Pickens provides mental health support for all healthcare and industrial workers.
For shift workers across the area,
United Way’s Dial 2-1-1 line can connect you with local counseling and wellness resources.
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