Years of service survey – due May 1.
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.
WIC Coordinators – for the survey link and additional details refer to our MN WIC 2024 Training Conference webpage under years of service submission.
Worked for WIC over 30 years? We want to hear from you!
The Midwest Regional Office plans to highlight WIC’s 50th year celebration in their At the Table newsletter this summer and/or a post in USDA’s X account by featuring staff interviews from each Midwest state. They are asking each state to identify and collect information from long-tenured local and state agency staff. We will submit multiple staff for consideration, and they will select some to highlight. If you have worked 30 years or longer, please fill out the My WIC Journey survey by Fri., May 24 and send a photo to tina.breitenbach@state.mn.us.
The Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition (MBC) announces ZipMilk for Minnesota
ZipMilk enables families to connect with lactation support in their area. Providers of lactation care, including IBCLCs, CLCs, breastfeeding counselors, and other lactation professionals; medical professionals; county and regional public health services; and community support groups can list their information without charge and change their own listings whenever needed. Listings are reviewed by volunteers from MBC before being approved.
- Visit ZipMilk to submit your listing and find lactation support providers across the state.
We're celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. Since the opening of the first clinic in 1974, WIC has been committed to improving maternal and child outcomes.
The April WIC 50th Anniversary Partner Toolkit (PDF) is ready and includes a WIC Diversity and Equity video, social media graphics, and sample social media post language.]
Check out the WIC 50th Anniversary webpage for additional resources.
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Local agency staff should talk to their supervisor for approval before registering for training.
Register for: “Improving the Health of WIC Participants through the Nutrition Assessment: Practical Applications.”
Webinar date: Mon., April 29, 2023: 8:30 - 10 a.m.
Register by clicking the link below:
Improving the Health of WIC Participants through the Nutrition Assessment: Practical Applications
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Description: Our 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.
Great Lakes Breastfeeding Webinar
Register for one of two April 2024 events from Great Lakes Breastfeeding Webinar:
"Pump it Up and Avoid Supplementation: Supporting Exclusively Breastfeeding Families in the Home Birth and Hospital Setting" presented by Nichelle Clark, IBCLC, CBS. Registration is open to watch whenever and wherever. Approved for 1 L-CERP, 1 nurse's contact hour, 1 social work CE hour, 1 community health worker CEU, and 1 certified health education specialist CECH, and 1 CME until February 19, 2025.
“Safe Sleep: Educating Lactating Families” presented by a panel discussion featuring Tameka Jackson-Dyer, BASc, IBCLC, CHW, CLE/S/C; Angelene Love, CLC, BD; Raeanne Madison, MPH; and Shannon McKenney Shubert, MPH, CLC. Approved for 1 L-CERP, 1 nurse’s contact hour, 1 social work CE hour, 1 community health worker CEU, and 1 certified health education specialist CECH, and 1 CME until December 31, 2024.
Michigan Breastfeeding Network transitioned to a new learning management system for the Great Lakes Breastfeeding Webinars. To view new and existing webinars, visit Create a new account to set up or log into an existing account.
The Week Ahead
Check out upcoming trainings and meetings: Local Agency WIC Calendar
Find new job opportunities on the WIC Job Postings webpage. This week includes:
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St. Louis Public Health & Human Services - Public Health Educator I - (Part-Time)
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St. Louis Public Health & Human Services - Public Health Educator I - (Full-time, Virginia, MN)
Submit job postings using the WIC Job Postings survey.
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