New policy: Section 1.15: Electronic Signatures
A new policy is now posted: MOM Section 1.15: Electronic Signatures. The policy states that a WIC participant or their authorized representative may use an electronic signature to sign forms necessary for participation the WIC Program. The policy also identifies acceptable methods for electronic signatures and outlines criteria for acceptance of electronic signatures. Some examples of unacceptable electronic signatures are also described.
New Resource: ARPA Waivers at a Glance
Our latest resource, ARPA Waivers at a Glance is a concise guide that highlights essential points of ARPA Waiver implementation. Designed for easy reference in clinics, it provides key information for remote issuance of WIC benefits and exemption of physical presence.
Sleep Awareness Week 2024 is observed March 10-16.
Learn about ways to promote safe sleep and breastfeeding practices with our WIC families.
A good night's sleep improves overall health and well-being. Don’t forget to prioritize your own sleep this week!
Years of service survey – due May 1.
WIC Coordinators - if you have staff who meet the years of service criteria, please complete WIC and CSFP Service Award Survey 2023-24.
The WIC and CSFP service awards honor individuals with significant years of service working in those programs to improve the nutrition status and health of mothers, infants, and children, and seniors.
Awards will be given to WIC and CSFP staff (including retirees) who have reached their five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, or 35, 40-year anniversary with these programs by December 31, 2024.
- Service may be with one agency or a combination of agencies – including Minnesota local and tribal, state, federal, and WIC/CSFP service in other states.
- Staff who have reached years of service between the years listed above, but did not receive a previous award, are eligible. For example, if a staff person has worked in WIC for 13 years and did not receive the 10-year award, they would be eligible for it at this time.
Award recipients will be acknowledged through a slide show at the WIC conference.
The survey and details are also listed on our MN WIC 2024 Training Conference webpage under years of service submission.
Questions? Contact Tina Breitenbach at tina.breitenbach@state.mn.us.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day
Minnesota WIC celebrates Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Day by honoring the vital contributions of these professionals to public health. Discover how Minnesota’s RDNs empower individuals and combat nutritional challenge in this article, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day.
Opportunity to provide your feedback related to weight stigma among WIC participants
We are partnering with the University of Minnesota to help prevent weight stigma among our participants. We want to hear your perceptions of weight stigma as an issue among our participants and challenges and strengths our agencies have in preventing weight stigma. Your feedback will be used to develop professional trainings and identify any needed changes to our agency environment and participant-facing materials. If you are interested, complete this Qualtrics Survey to schedule a zoom interview. Interviews will last 60-75 minutes and will occur outside of working hours. Participants will receive a $50 gift card for their time.
Measuring equipment available
Anoka County WIC has 13 sets of portable infant measuring boards and adult/child stadiometers in a carrying case available to other interested WIC programs. The equipment is best for travel to satellite clinics or home visits and is not intended for heavy use in daily WIC Clinic. The infant lightweight recumbent folding portable measuring boards are Perspective Enterprise Model PE-RILB-LTWT2. The stadiometers are Seca model 213. The two boards both fit into the Seca 414 carrying case. Interested programs can contact Kim Vickberg at 763-324-4236 or Kimberly.Vickberg@anokacountymn.gov to arrange a time to pick up the measuring equipment.
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Local agency staff should talk to their supervisor for approval before registering for training.
Register today for: “Improving the Health of WIC Participants through the Nutrition Assessment: Practical Applications”
Webinar Date: Monday, April 29: 8:30-10 a.m.
Description: Speaker Melissa Nelson will discuss the valuable role accurate and thorough nutrition assessments play in empowering WIC staff to fulfill the mission of the WIC program to improve the health and well-being of women, infants, and children by addressing their nutritional needs comprehensively and proactively. Attendees will gain valuable insights into using efficient assessment techniques, tailoring assessment questions to meet the unique needs of each participant, and effectively using the tools available. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and make a meaningful impact in the lives of the participants you serve!
Objectives:
- Describe the purpose of the WIC nutrition assessment and its significance.
- Explain how to use open ended questions to thoughtfully conduct a strength-based nutrition assessment.
- Effectively use tools available to conduct quality nutrition assessments.
- Understand how the nutrition assessment tools help set the stage for the assessment, assure a weight inclusive approach, and assess for food insecurity.
- Combine information gathered in the nutrition assessment to develop a plan for nutrition education and referrals.
Register: Improving the Health of WIC Participants through the Nutrition Assessment: Practical Applications
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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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