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Just as a reminder, if you register for the BLC and do not attend, you will be responsible for paying the registration cost and a portion of the cost for meals. This repayment will not be able to come out of your WIC budget. If an emergency does occur and you are unable to make it, please reach out to Nicole at nicole.bulik@mt.gov. |
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After completing a UPC cleanup – we identified a few products that participants have been purchasing that are not eligible WIC items.
If you receive calls from participants, please explain that it was a UPC error. Some of the main products that were purchased include:
- General Mills Blueberry Chex
- Gerber Apple/Chicken 2 pk
- Beechnut Apple/Cinnamon/Granola 4 oz
- Open Nature Brown Eggs
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It’s that time of the year again! We are asking for your feedback to our State WIC office via the annual Customer Service Survey. This survey provides valuable feedback to the State WIC office to help ensure that we are meeting the needs of our local agencies. In the past this feedback has helped us justify funding increases, technology advancements and so much more.
The survey can be completed by all staff members at our local agencies and is completely anonymous. We will have the survey available for the next couple of months and will send out reminders via our weekly newsletter.
Please utilize the following link to complete the Customer Service Survey: https://mdphhs.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eXVZ0FmdQYAjr5I [mdphhs.az1.qualtrics.com]
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 IN PERSON CONFERENCE (HELENA, MT) - JUNE 17-18
Together we can build up families and strengthen the systems that support them. Join us in making Montana the first best place to raise a family. We can’t do it without you.
At this conference, we gather top experts and learn about perinatal mental health and the impact on individuals, families, and communities, and what we can do to promote health, well-being, and safety for those affected.
This conference is recommended for all professionals who work with new and expecting parents including medical providers, mental health professionals, lactation consultants, doulas, and other social support providers, such as home visitors.
REGISTER NOW!
Student Rate $99
General Rate $199
Scholarships Available
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Upcoming NWA Webinars:
Date: Tuesday, June 17th, 3:00pm ET
Register
Title: Understanding heavy metals data and foods for infants and young children - Hosted by Gerber
Description: This presentation will explore the presence of heavy metals in the environment and their potential pathways into the food supply. We will discuss the latest updates from FDA's Closer to Zero Action Plan, which aims to minimize dietary exposure to these metals, while emphasizing the importance of dietary variety and nutrient adequacy. Experts will help you understand heavy metal test results that are now available to families. You will also learn how to access valuable resources to help you support WIC participants who have questions about heavy metals and foods.
You can watch archived webinars on-demand on the NWA Online Community Webinars Group. The community, including recordings of archived webinars, is for Local and State WIC agency staff with active NWA membership ONLY. If you have issues accessing the online community, please email us at membership@nwica.org.
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Risk code 347 – Cancer
- A chronic disease whereby populations of cells have acquired the ability to multiply and spread without the usual biologic restraints. The current condition, or the treatment for the condition, must be severe enough to affect nutritional status.
What WIC Can Do:
- Provide individualized nutrition education in an easy-to-understand format that is appropriate for the learning level of the participant/caregiver. Most education materials should be written for a 5th to 7th grade reading level. Be sensitive to the unique learning needs and style of the participant/caregiver, which may mean using food models, posters, and handouts.
- Provide referrals to medical providers, Registered Dietitians, Health Care Providers, Peer Counselors, Certified Lactation Counselors, and other services, if available, in their community.
- Providing individualized food packages, tailored to meet the needs of participants.
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