April's curated content for WIC professionals

National Minority Health Month

Every April, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health observes National Minority Health Month to highlight the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minorities and reducing health disparities.

New!
Taking Care of You Quiz

Having a new baby can be both wonderful and tiring. There are various ways new moms can regain strength and energy so they are better able to care for themselves, and their new baby.

Share this printable article, and the new quiz at the link below, with participants so they can choose self-care activities that work best for them.

WLOL is Moving to Percipio

WIC Learning Online is moving to Percipio, a new and improved platform. Prior to this upcoming change in May 2023, we recommend that you:

• Complete any in-progress courses
• Print or save records you'd like to keep

We look forward to sharing Percipio!

New!

Baby Spit Up - What's Normal, What's Not Quiz

Help participants gain more insight into their baby’s spit up by sharing this new quiz with them. They can see what they may or may not already know about baby spit up and learn techniques for minimizing spit up.

New and Improved Website Feedback Form

We appreciate your feedback!
Over the years, we’ve used your input about your favorite resources and suggestions for improvements to shape our offerings. Now we’ve made sharing your feedback even easier and more specific to each site! You can share your input at any time by clicking the "feedback" button on the bottom right side of either site.

Don’t miss an opportunity to have your voice heard! Send us your anonymous feedback and let us know how we’re doing.

Monthly Look Ahead

National Women's Health Week & Preeclampsia Awareness Month

May 14-20, 2023 Help support participants in making their health a priority by celebrating National Women's Health Week, which starts each year on Mother's Day. Preeclampsia is a disorder that occurs only in women, during pregnancy and the postpartum period. You can find resources to help your moms learn the symptoms of preeclampsia on our Preeclampsia Awareness Month (also in May) page.

National Mental Health Month & Children's Mental Health Awareness Day

May 2023 During May, Mental Health Awareness Month is observed to help raise awareness of how our emotional, psychological, and social well-being affects how we think, feel, and act; playing a significant role in overall health and wellness. WIC staff can find a mental health quiz, referral guidance for participants who have mental health concerns, screening tools, stress and coping resources, and more at the link below. May 11, 2023 is also Children's Mental Health Awareness Day.