June local agency call minutes
Review the WIC Local Agency Conference Call (PDF) - June 12 minutes.
Nutrition assessment questions and tools updated
Updated versions of the Nutrition Assessment Tools have been posted to the website. More information about the changes is outlined here: Nutrition Assessment Questions and Tools Updated (PDF)
App message promoting TodaysBaby
We will share a second app message on the My MN WIC App promoting the TodaysBaby resource on June 25.
Subject: Check out this new resource!
Notification: MN WIC is sharing a baby care education and research study called TodaysBaby. If you're 18 years of age or older and pregnant (less than 32 weeks), sign up to get videos and text messages to help you make the best choices for your baby! Learn more and sign up: TodaysBaby Enroll
Remember you can view upcoming app messages here: WIC Communications and Outreach
Save the date! Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition Conference
The Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition MBC Annual Conference 2024 will be held Oct. 9 (full day) and Oct. 10 (half day) at McNamara Alumni Center, University of Minnesota. The annual event is co-hosted this year by the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School.
Save the date for this exciting conference filled with an outstanding collection of expert speakers sharing the latest evidence-based research and education on all things lactation. An optional post-conference event tour of the Minnesota Milk Bank for Babies is also planned!
Questions about the conference? Email eventplanning@mnbreastfeedingcoalition.org
Great Lakes Breastfeeding Webinar
Register for the June 2024 Great Lakes Breastfeeding Webinar "Optimizing the Breastfeeding Experience and Preventing Common Challenges for the Infant (through physical manual therapy) with Chiropractic Care" presented by Navpreet Conn, DC. Registration is open June 18 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 May 21, 2025.
Michigan Breastfeeding Network transitioned to a new learning management system for the Great Lakes Breastfeeding Webinars. Visit the Great Lakes Create a new account and make an account/log into existing account to view new and existing webinars.
Register now for the Level 4 DBE in-person skills day
Join us in St. Cloud on Aug. 15 for a full day of hands-on training! Work with state staff and other local WIC staff to enhance your learning. Open to new DBEs and those who’ve already completed the training.
- Date: Aug. 15
- Time: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
- Location: MDH St. Cloud Office 4140 Thielman Lane, Suite 101, St. Cloud, MN 56301
- Must complete a half day of online training on Aug. 8
- Registration: mwrtrainings.com
Agenda is available on the WIC Lactation Continuing Education Page
Spaces are limited. Registration closes two weeks before the course date. Register early as courses are filling up. For information on available courses and registration visit: MWRTrainings.com
Questions? Email Rosie.Pierce-Martin@state.mn.us
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 June WIC 50th Anniversary Partner Toolkit (PDF) is ready and includes a The Role of Advocacy 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.
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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