WIC Weekly Update - May 20, 2026

Minnesota Department of Health sent this bulletin at 05/20/2026 01:30 PM CDT

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WIC Weekly Update

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May 20, 2026

IN THIS ISSUE

WIC participant advisory group - recruitment
Everyday hero nominations
Training opportunities
State and local agency career corner
HOLIDAYS
RESOURCES

IMPORTANT

Formula order holiday reminder

All formula companies will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

WIC participant advisory group - recruitment

Reminder

Flyers were emailed to WIC coordinators Mar. 18.
QR code on flyer for the participant interest form.
Forms will be reviewed and interviews scheduled in July/August with selection finalized in late August.
Recruitment closes Tuesday, June 30.

Everyday hero nominations

Reminder

Everyday hero nominations are due on Friday, June 12. Refer to the WIC Everyday Heroes webpage for the nomination link and more information.

For questions, please reach out to Tina Breitenbach.

Training opportunities

Local agency staff should talk to their supervisor for approval before registering for training.

Refer to WIC Annual Required Trainings for staff training requirements.

On demand trainings

New trainings available

We have a few new trainings available on the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Learning Center for staff to view on demand. These prerecorded training courses are intended for WIC staff learning and development.

Pediatric Feeding Disorders (PFD) Two-Part Series

This two-part series was developed by Dr. Paula Rabey and Dr. Maria Kroupina, working at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain. These sessions provide insight into the essential characteristics of PFD, the social and emotional challenges faced by families, the relationship between early childhood mental health and feeding, and how to spot warning signs early and offer support.

Continuing education: This training provides 1.25 credit hours for each presentation viewed.

From Stress to Burnout: Screaming is Not an Option

This interactive session explores how everyday stress quietly escalates into burnout and why simply powering through doesn’t work. Using a workbook throughout the session, attendees leave with better tools, clearer boundaries, and the reassurance that needing support is not a personal failure.

Continuing education: This training does not provide credit hours. A certificate of attendance will be issued.