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The Local Agency Survey is now available for all WIC staff to record their feedback. Please note that we use this survey to improve the working relationship between the local agency staff, State staff, and our participants. We value everyone's feedback and encourage all WIC staff fill it out. Please use the link below to access the survey.
Local Agency Survey
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NWA has added their "First WIC Clinic" to YouTube! Please use the link below from NWA in your outreach efforts.
In honor of NWA's 50th Anniversary of WIC [default.salsalabs.org] celebration, we're excited to share monthly videos delving into various aspects of WIC's past, present, and future. Dive into the January edition, spotlighting the inaugural WIC clinic [default.salsalabs.org] that opened its doors in Pineville, Kentucky, back in January 1974.
Stay tuned for the February video the toolkit coming next week!
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Update: Risk code 334 for Lack of or Inadequate Prenatal Care, which was shared in last week’s newsletter, no longer exist. We apologize for any confusion.
Risk code 427 – Inappropriate Nutrition Practices for Women
Routine nutrition practices that may result in impaired nutrient status, disease, or health problems. These practices, with examples are outlined below.
- Consuming dietary supplements with potentially harmful consequences.
- Consuming a diet very low in calories and/or essential nutrients; or impaired caloric intake or absorption of essential nutrients following bariatric surgery.
- Compulsively ingesting non-food items (pica).
- Inadequate vitamin/mineral supplementation recognized as essential by national public health policy.
- Pregnant women ingesting foods that could be contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms.
What WIC Can Do:
- Provide individualized nutrition education in an easy-to-understand format that is appropriate for the learning level of the participant. Most education materials should be written for a 5th to 7th grade reading level. Be sensitive to the unique learning needs and style of the participant/caregiver, which may mean using food models, posters, and handouts.
- WIC can conduct nutrition screenings for women to identify any gaps in nutrition.
- WIC can refer participants to other resources such as dentists, Health Care Providers, or Registered Dieticians for further evaluation and education.
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In preparation for spirit web, you will see a new drop-down box in the income proof area of spirit. This drop-down box says “pending proof” and can be used when entering stated income for a pending income certification. |
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