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As a reminder, the annual state plan training will occur on September 5th from 9:00-11:00 with a MAWA meeting from 10:30-11:00. If you do not have the calendar invite please email montanawicprogram@mt.gov. |
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WIC staff are required to complete continuing education credits yearly based on the number of hours working in WIC.
- Full time (20 hours+ per week): 12 credits yearly
- Part time (19 hours or less per week): 6 credits yearly
Credits are due by September 30th. As a reminder, they can be submitted by filling out the form in eLearn and emailed to montanawicprogram@mt.gov, or through this link: https://mdphhs.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bdVRsYYQHv5N39Q
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Every local agency staff who is paid with WIC funds must complete civil rights training by September 30th. The training can be found in eLearn and the certificate should be emailed to montanawicprogram@mt.gov. |
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The powerpoint from the food package change training provided at Great Beginnings Great Families is available here: (Attach Food package changes powerpoint)
For those who were unable to attend, please review the powerpoint and submit any questions to: montanawicprogram@mt.gov. There will also be dedicated Q&A time during the September state plan training.
Additional resources such as posters, education items, and food lists will be provided to clinics in September/October.
WIC Food Package Changes Powerpoint
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Did you know that you there is time frame for your access to Tableau? If you don’t log into Tableau within 90 days, access is removed. Tableau passwords are maintained through 444-9500.
As a reminder, the WWG is working on a CQI project around Tableau. We are asking staff to please use the Tableau screen shots to pull the Certified No Benefits report.
Tableau Certified No Benefits Step By Step
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Risk code 501 – Possibility of Regression
- A participant who has previously been certified eligible for the program may be considered to be at nutritional risk in the next certification period if the competent professional authority determines there is a possibility of regressions in nutritional status without the benefits that the WIC Program provides. The State must limit the use of regression as a nutrition risk criterion to one time following the certification.
What WIC Can Do:
- Provide individualized nutrition education in an easy-to-understand format that is appropriate for the learning level of the participant/caregiver. 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.
- Provide referrals to medical providers, Registered Dietitians, Peer Counselors, Certified Lactation Counselors, and other services, if available, in their community.
- Providing individualized food packages, tailored to meet the needs of participants.
- Promote food choices of high nutritional quality while avoiding unnecessary or excessive amounts of calorie rich foods and beverages and reducing inactivity (like decreasing sedentary TV viewing).
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In celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, The WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence program has been recognizing local WIC agencies that operate exemplary breastfeeding promotion and support activities. Since 2015, the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has awarded a total of 956 outstanding programs across three levels of performance: Gold, Premiere, and Elite. In 2024 in the Mountain Plains Region, FNS awarded 15 Gold and 6 Premier awards. Congratulations to the Breastfeeding Award of Excellence winners! Keep up the great work in breastfeeding promotion!
Breastfeeding Is a Priority in the WIC Program | Food and Nutrition Service (usda.gov) [fns.usda.gov]
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