September's curated content for WIC professionals

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What Do I Do With...Eggs?

Eggs are a nutritious and versatile food, containing protein, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and more.

Help participants to use eggs in a variety of ways by sharing tips and recipes at the link below.

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Nutrient Infographics

Choline, folic acid, iron, iodine, vitamin D, and zinc are important nutrients for WIC participants. Check out 6 new one-page nutrition education infographics now available online.

National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) takes place September 15 through October 15 every year and is a time to celebrate the Hispanic community.

At the link below is a collection of resources that WIC staff can use during this month-long celebration. This page is also available in Spanish.  

Celebrate Grandparents Day

Grandparents can play a vital role even when it comes to breastfeeding. This Grandparents Day (Sunday, September 10), help WIC grandparents feel empowered to support their breastfeeding family members and infants with these Words of Affirmation for Grandparents, and by sharing the article linked below.

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WIC Works Image Gallery

The WIC Works Image Gallery got a makeover! You can now select multiple images to download at the same time, sort images by category, and more. 

View the new WIC image gallery, find links to other image galleries and high resolution images, and more at the link below. 

Did You Know?

WIC Breastfeeding Support: Quiz Index

Share these interactive quizzes with participants to test their knowledge on a variety of topics including breastfeeding goals, planning for delivery, baby hunger cues, breastfeeding benefits, and more.  You can find all WIC Breastfeeding Support quizzes at the link below.

Monthly Look Ahead

Mental Illness Awareness Week and National Depression Screening Day

Sunday October 1 - Saturday October 7, 2023 The first week of October is Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW), a national public education campaign led by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Click the link below to learn about how WIC staff can support participants by providing referrals and more. National Depression Screening Day: October 7

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month

October 2023 A safe sleep environment can help reduce instances of SIDS. During October, WIC staff can raise awareness and use resources at the link below to help educate participants.