November's curated content for WIC professionals

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What Do I Do With...Mushrooms?

With a unique texture and umami flavor, mushrooms enhance almost any dish and provide a boost of potassium, vitamin B6, and selenium. 

Help participants choose, prepare, and enjoy mushrooms with tips, tricks, and recipes from the link below.

2024 WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence

Submit your application for the 2024 WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence by December 15. Local agencies that have operated a breastfeeding peer counseling program for at least 1 year are eligible.

Pictured: Pima County, Arizona
2023 Gold Awardee

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Thanksgiving
Social Media Message

Share this new Thanksgiving message to your social media channels and encourage WIC participants to pat themselves on the back for the hard work they put into ensuring the well-being of their families.

MyPlate is on Instagram!

Follow @myplate_gov for weekly recipes and tips for healthy eating with themes like:
#MyPlateMondays
#RecipeThursdays
#BudgetFriendlyFridays

Holiday Food Safety

Help participants and their families reduce the risk of foodborne illness during the holidays by sharing food safety tips.

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Nibbles for Health: Nutrition Newsletters for Parents of Young Children

Download and share three new Nibbles for Health Parent Newsletters in both English and Spanish! These colorful and engaging newsletters cover a variety of topics and are for parents of young children (3-5 years old). 

Upcoming Health Observances

National Prematurity Awareness Month

November 2023 In 2022, 1 in 10 babies in the U.S. were born too early. During National Prematurity Awareness Month, WIC staff can offer information to participants about risk factors, symptoms to look for, and what they can do to reduce their chance of premature birth.

National Influenza Vaccination Week

December 4-8, 2023 Getting the flu vaccine is the most important step to protect against the flu, especially for pregnant women, their developing babies, and children younger than age 5. Learn about the flu and help participants find a flu vaccine near them.

Did You Know?

Upcoming WIC-Relevant Conferences, Webinars,
Videos, and Meetings

Mark your calendar for upcoming WIC-relevant events! On this regularly-updated page, you can find recordings of recent webinars and a schedule of upcoming conferences, webinars, meetings, and other learning opportunities.