WIC Weekly Update - November 8, 2023

Minnesota Department of Health sent this bulletin at 11/08/2023 01:30 PM CST

Minnesota Department of Health and WIC logos

WIC Weekly Update

View this as a webpage
Nov. 8, 2023

IMPORTANT

National WIC Association (NWA) Recipe Books – Estimated Arrival mid-December

As mentioned in a previous Weekly Update, in celebration of the 50^th anniversary of WIC, NWA created a recipe book designed for WIC participants using WIC foods. MN WIC purchased some of these cookbooks for distribution to WIC families.

They will be sent directly to each grantee with the address we have on file.
Cookbooks were distributed based on caseload.

We recently found out that the recipe books will likely not arrive until mid-December.

Please reach out to your State WIC Consultant with any comments or questions.

HOLIDAYS

Friday, Nov. 10 - Veterans Day, observed (State Office Closed)

Thursday & Friday, Nov. 23 & 24- Thanksgiving (State Office Closed)

IN THIS ISSUE

Stay in the Know
Training Opportunities
State and Local Agency Career Corner
RESOURCES

Stay in the Know

October Advisory Group Meeting Notes

Review the October 23, 2023, Advisory Group Meeting notes. Reach out to your advisory group representative if you have any questions.

Training Opportunities

Local agency staff should talk to their supervisor for approval before registering for training.

The Week Ahead

Monday, Nov. 13

Tuesday, Nov. 14

Wednesday, Nov. 15

Thursday, Nov. 16

Friday, Nov. 17

Minnesota Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Week

Metro WIC Regional Meeting 1-3 p.m.

WIC Services Call 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Whole Grains for Growing Minds: Nourishing the Next Generation 10-11 a.m.

SW WIC Regional Meeting 9:30-11:30 a.m.

HemoCue Hb 201+ SystemTraining Webinar 2-3 p.m.

Check out upcoming trainings and meetings: Local Agency WIC Calendar

State and Local Agency Career Corner

Find new job opportunities on the WIC Job Postings webpage.

Submit job postings using the WIC Job Postings survey.

RESOURCES

WIC Agency Materials Order Form

Medical Formulas Available at Local Agencies

WIC New Staff Training

WIC Information System Training

WIC Weekly Updates (View current and past information by date or topic.)

Reminder: MN WIC covers the cost of NWA membership for local agencies. Log in or set up your account at National WIC Association to access resources and materials. Contact Emily Gilcher at egilcher@nwica.org if you need additional information about setting up your NWA account.

Questions? Email health.wic@state.mn.us.

Feedback? Submit Question and Feedback for the Minnesota WIC Program using the online form. Select Local Agency, followed by the WIC Update topic.

Need to add staff to the WIC Weekly Update distribution list? Subscribe to Minnesota WIC Updates.

Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe | Help | health.state.mn.us