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Welcoming a new peer breastfeeding counselor? The next live orientation for peer counselors is scheduled for September 23. Please contact Kristen Bricko with the name and email address of your new peer to be added to the list! A TEAMS meeting invite will be sent to the peer directly, a few days prior to the orientation date.
If you have any questions, please contact Kristen Bricko.
Finding training opportunities for staff
Training is one of the most important functions in establishing a quality WIC program. Taking time for continuing education assists staff in functioning effectively and efficiently in their roles.
There are a lot of training opportunities on the MDH website, and it may be challenging to navigate. Here are a few tips to locate upcoming, recorded training events, and training memos.
Location is everything:
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Important Dates Calendar: Find upcoming training events.
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Weekly Update: MDH training are announced multiple times in the Weekly Update.
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Continuing education: Go to the Local Agency page on the MDH website à navigate to the ‘Training’ section à click on ‘Continuing Education’ for relevant training areas:
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MDH Live Registrations: For live webinar trainings.
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MDH ON Demand Learning: For a list of trainings previously recorded and stored in the MDH Learning Center (You can also log on to the learning center and search ‘WIC’).
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Training for Staff Development: A series of trainings to address staff burnout and resiliency.
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Topic of the Month: Find training memos that can be explored alone or with a group.
For support in training resources, contact Carole Kelnhofer.
Local agency staff should talk to their supervisor for approval before registering for training.
Refer to WIC Annual Required Trainings for staff training requirements.
The week ahead
| Monday, Sept. 15 |
Tuesday, Sept. 16 |
Wednesday, Sept. 17 |
Thursday, Sept. 18 |
Friday, Sept. 19 |
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Seventh Annual Conference on Native American Nutrition (Sept. 14-16)
WIC Card Stock Order
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Deaf & Hard of Hearing Breastfeeding Week
Great Lakes Breastfeeding Webinar
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WIC Services Call 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Prioritize with Purpose 12-1 p.m.
Cultural Dimensions in Promoting, Protecting, and Supporting Lactation in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Communities 2-3 p.m.
Sept 2025 - Cultivating Connections: Partnering to Address Food Insecurity Among Military Families 2:30-3:30 p.m.
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Breastfeeding Coordinator Meetings 9-10 a.m.
2025 CHAMPS National Virtual Conference 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Appetite for Answers: Understanding GLP-1s Beyond the Headlines 1-2 p.m.
Sign up to attend Virtual lactation lecture "Lactation Mythbusters: Mastitis, Milk Fistula, and More" 2:30-3:30 p.m.
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Early Teamwork: Supporting Families Through Lactation Challenges 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
WIC Fiscal Claim Due Sept. 20
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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:
- St. Louis Public Health & Human Services Registered Nurse
Submit job postings using the WIC Job Postings survey.
 MN StoryCollective launches Version 3 of its story collection tool!
MN StoryCollective (MNSC) is pleased to announce the launch of version 3 of its story collection tool for 2025. MNSC began using a story collection tool in 2023 to gather anonymous stories and self-coded demographic information from people in Minnesota. The tool was updated based on feedback in 2024 and again just recently to create version 3 for use here in 2025. Over 1,800 submissions have been received so far, and we are already seeing stories come in for version 3.
Building on feedback from people who submitted stories, community partners who help collect stories and State colleagues, the latest version of the tool includes:
- The option to share a story in six languages, including Vietnamese
- Expanded options for life circumstances, including more options for parents/caregivers
To submit a story or just learn more about MN StoryCollective, please visit our MN StoryCollective website. We look forward to hearing your story!
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