September's curated content for WIC professionals

Immunization Webinar
for WIC Staff

On September 19, 2024 at 1 p.m. ET our partners Vaccinate Your Family, the National WIC Association, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are hosting a webinar to discuss the importance of vaccinations, vaccine recommendations for children and pregnant women, answers to common vaccine questions, and more.

When available, we'll add a link to the recorded webinar to WIC Works and WIC Learning Online for those who are unable to attend the live session.

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Food Package
Social Media Messages

We've added 5 new social media messages about the 2024 revised food packages!

Share these with your colleagues and across your social media platforms.

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What Do I Do With My...
Resources for Participants

September is National Fruits and Veggies Month - a great time to encourage participants to use their CVB and eat fresh fruits and vegetables all year long! 

You can share our collection of What Do I Do With My (WDIDWM) content tailored just for them. We just added cruciferous vegetables, leafy greens, and root vegetables!

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WIC Infant Formula Calculator

The WIC Infant Formula Calculator has been updated to support the 2024 revisions to the WIC food packages.

Use the updated calculator (and find a link to the old calculator if needed) at the link below!

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Nutrient Infographics Available on Publication Ordering!

WIC staff can now order the nutrient infographics (available in 14 languages) on the WIC Works Publication Ordering page.

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.  

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50 Fun Facts About WIC

We're continuing to celebrate WIC's 50th Anniversary throughout 2024 by sharing new fun facts about the program each month. 

Check out the fun facts we added for September and share these with your colleagues!

Health Observances

Mental Illness Awareness Week and National Depression Screening Day

October 1-7, 2024 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 10

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month

October 2024 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.

Did You Know?

WIC Learning Online (WLOL)

National Online Learning Day is celebrated annually on September 15th. Celebrate the power of digital education, accessibility, and flexibility that online platforms offer by checking out WIC Learning Online! Did you know the Value Enhanced Nutrition Assessment (VENA) courses are on WLOL? Get started at the link below.