MA WIC Outreach Texting Begins Monday, November 6
Minnesota WIC will begin the next round of MA WIC outreach texting November 6. The texts will go out to the latest list of MA recipients, who qualify for Minnesota WIC, over a five-week span.
Infant Health Two-Year Grant Funding Opportunity – Share with Partners
Please share this funding opportunity with your community partners.
- The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has a funding opportunity to support projects supporting the improvement of infant health and the reduction of infant mortality.
- MDH seeks proposals from community health boards, local public health, and non-profits interested in implementing projects.
- Projects must address one or more of the following causes of infant mortality: preterm births, sleep-related infant deaths, congenital malformations, and social and environmental determinants of health.
More information on this request for proposals can be found on the Healthy Beginnings Healthy Families: Infant Health webpage.
Topic of the Month – Weight Inclusivity & Growth
With the expiration of the COVID-19 related waivers, WIC has returned to collecting height and weight measurements. For many parents, this is the first time they have had the opportunity to discuss their child's growth with WIC staff. This topic of the month will look at how to create open dialogue with participants when discussing measurements and exploring growth with a weight inclusive lens.
Learn more in Weight Inclusivity & Growth – Topic of the Month.
Local agency staff should talk to their supervisor for approval before registering for training.
New Training Announcement: “The Valuable Role WIC Staff Play in Preventing and Addressing Iron Deficiency Anemia”
Date: Thursday, Nov 30, 2023: 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
Description: One of the cornerstone aspects of the WIC program is the prevention of iron deficiency anemia among participants. Join former WIC CPA, Melissa Nelson, to discuss the vital role WIC staff play in preventing iron deficiency anemia. Together, we will explore the strategies, tools, and collaborations that WIC staff can apply to prevent and address this pressing public health issue, ultimately improving the well-being of our communities.
Objectives:
- Describe the impact of iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy and early childhood.
- Explain the role WIC staff play in identifying iron deficiency anemia.
- Know when a hemoglobin level is considered high risk and when a referral to a health care provider is necessary.
- Identify food sources of iron, including sources in vegetarian/vegan diets.
Register today by clicking the link below:
The Valuable Role WIC Staff Play in Preventing and Addressing Iron Deficiency Anemia
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The Week Ahead
Check out upcoming trainings and meetings: Local Agency WIC Calendar
Find new job opportunities on the WIC Job Postings webpage.
Submit job postings using the WIC Job Postings survey.
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