May's curated content for WIC professionals

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What Do I Do With Barley?

This month's recipes focus on barley, rich in magnesium and other nutrients important to the WIC population.

Find more information on and recipes for magnesium at Eye on Nutrition and Meals of the Month.

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Interactive Quiz: Substance Use During Pregnancy

Find the latest addition to the quiz series and check your familiarity with some substance use during pregnancy.

Happy Mother's Day!

Celebrate moms in May with this social media post that's also in Spanish.

Also, we have new messages to help you empower moms and their supports throughout their breastfeeding journey.

The breastfeeding social media library is updated regularly, so please check back often to keep your posts fresh.

Self-Care and Mental Health

 Find information to share with moms, including tips such as getting rest when ever possible, eating healthy foods, and taking time for themselves to regain energy and strength. 

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Go From "Tundra to Table" With Wild Alaskan Superfoods

Alaska WIC has created a collection of mini-magazines and videos designed to celebrate the benefits of using both locally gathered plants and WIC foods.

Hopkins/USDA Participant Research Innovation Laboratory for Enhancing WIC Services (HPRIL)

HPRIL funds and supports projects in communities across the country to test the impact of innovative management, clinical, and retail tools on long-term family engagement with the WIC program. 

Has the Pandemic Changed How Your Clinic Operates?

Now may be a good time to evaluate any new policies and procedures using the WIC Nutrition Services Standards and the online self-assessment tool.

Temporary Increase in the Cash Value Voucher/Benefit (CVV/B)

Congress has authorized a temporary increase that can help WIC participants purchase more fruits and vegetables through September 30, 2022. The greater CVV/B amounts are:

• $24 for children
• $43 for pregnant and postpartum participants
• $47 for fully and partially
  breastfeeding participants 

ICYMI

A Proclamation on Black Maternal Health Week

April 11 through April 17, 2022 This Presidential Action seeks to raise awareness of the state of Black maternal health in the United States by understanding the consequences of systemic discrimination, recognizing the scope of the problem, and the need for urgent solutions.

Monthly Look Ahead

National HIV Testing Day 

June 27th is National HIV Testing Day, observed each year to raise awareness about the importance of HIV testing and early diagnosis of HIV. Find testing site locator tools and treatment information to raise awareness about the importance of HIV testing and early diagnosis of HIV.