Bias Free Communication
The Bias Free Communication memo has been updated with information, links, and resources that help us to place the emphasis on participant-centered care. The memo can be found in two places on our WIC Local Agencies page:
- Under Nutrition à Nutrition Education à Bias Free Communication
- Under Nutrition à Nutrition Education à Weight Inclusive Approach
The WIC Weight Inclusive Approach page has a number of other resources to help support participants in focusing on healthy behaviors as well. Check out these valuable resources today!
Child and adult scales available
Hennepin County WIC has a child scale and an adult scale available to other interested WIC programs.
Interested agencies can contact Jill Wilson at 651-303-9658 or jill.wilson@hennepin.us to arrange a time to pick up the scales.
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Topic of the Month - Yogurt
In 2014, yogurt was introduced as an option in the child and adult WIC food packages as a substitute for fluid milk. Yogurt provides a choice for participants who choose not to or are unable to drink adequate milk due to lactose intolerance or for other reasons. To read more on yogurt’s benefits and commonly asked questions refer to Yogurt – Topic of the Month (PDF).
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 July WIC 50th Anniversary Partner Toolkit is ready and includes a video WIC & Farmers Markets, and social media graphics, and sample social media post language.
Check out the Celebrating 50 years of WIC webpage for additional resources.
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Local agency staff should talk to their supervisor for approval before registering for training.
Emerging leaders in maternal and child health nutrition
Emerging leaders in maternal and child health nutrition training institute is looking for mid-career public health dietitians interested in leadership development.
The institute is a free 10-month virtual program with a 3–5-hour monthly commitment. The 2024-2025 cohort will kick-off with a virtual meeting in August (date pending participant availability). There is no registration fee. Upon completion, participants will be awarded a certificate and continuing professional education units pending approval by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Applications are due July 15, 2024. The application packet and more details are available online on the MCH Maternal Nutrition Trainee Hub webpage.
The Week Ahead
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Mon., July 8
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Tues., July 9
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Wed., July 10
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Thurs., July 11
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Fri., July 12
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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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Mower County Health & Human Services: Public Health Nurse
Submit job postings using the WIC Job Postings survey.
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