Check out our new interactive breastfeeding resource, plus information and resources for Mental Health Illness, American Diabetes Month, and much more!

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October 18, 2022

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October's curated content for WIC professionals

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2023 WIC Breastfeeding

Award of Excellence

The application period for the 2023 WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence is open from October 17 through December 22. Applications are now being accepted through our new online application portal.

Apply for the WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence

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What Do I Do With

Canned Fish?

Packed with nutrients like protein and omega-3 fatty acids, canned fish is a nutritious and convenient pantry staple.

Find more information on protein and other nutrients at Eye on Nutrition and WIC Meals of the Month.

What Do I Do With Canned Fish?

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Interactive Breastfeeding

Handout

Use this interactive resource to help reinforce the important role that family and friends play in supporting breastfeeding.

Learn more and share with participants

Mental Health Awareness

Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. Mental illness can affect anyone directly or indirectly through family, friends, or coworkers.

Resources to help raise awareness of the significant role mental health plays in overall health and wellness

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Creating Accessible

Digital Content

Creating accessible content ensures individuals with visual, auditory, cognitive, physical, or learning disabilities can access content equitably.

Learn more about developing content that's accessible to people with disabilities

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Returning to Work or School

and Breastfeeding Quiz

Share this new six-question quiz with participants to test their knowledge on breastfeeding and returning to school or work.

Breastfeeding and Returning to Work or School Quiz

Monthly Look Ahead

American Diabetes Month:

Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational

Diabetes can cause problems during pregnancy for women and their developing babies. Poor control of diabetes during pregnancy increases the chances for birth defects and other problems for the baby.

Resources on the three most common types of diabetes and how pregnant women can help protect their health and their baby's health

Great American Smokeout^®

According to the CDC, cigarette smoking kills more than 480,000 Americans each year. It’s never too late to quit and quitting now improves overall health and reduces the risk of heart disease, cancer, lung disease, and other smoking-related illnesses.

Enhance your efforts to educate participants on the dangers of smoking tobacco and find help with quitting

In Case You Missed It...

White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health

With the goals of ending hunger, improving nutrition and physical activity, and reducing diet-related diseases and disparities, the Biden-Harris Administration hosted a White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health in September 2022.