Month: March 2019

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Alaska State WIC Page

The Alaska State WIC Page includes main contacts, State WIC profiles, and state-specific resources and links.

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Alabama State WIC Page

The Alabama State WIC Page includes main contacts, State WIC profiles, and state-specific resources and links.

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Acoma, Canoncito & Laguna State WIC Page

The Acoma, Canoncito & Laguna State WIC Page includes main contacts, State WIC profiles, and state-specific resources and links.

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WIC father, Virginia

 Yohannes Wondimu is the father of a baby who is a WIC participant.

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Maternal and Child Mortality in the US: The Role of WIC in Addressing the Crisis

The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate of any industrialized country—26.4 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2015.

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Children in WIC: Opportunities for Success in a Critical Time of Growth and Development

The goals of child participation in WIC are to guide children along a path toward positive health outcomes and to ensure that they are ready for kindergarten. Children between the […]

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Enhancing Breastfeeding Support in WIC: The Case for Increasing the Number of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants

Having access to an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) can greatly enhance the breastfeeding services provided by WIC and support mothers who experience complex breastfeeding needs. Yet, a recent […]

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Breastfeeding Peer Counselors: A Successful Program That Should be Expanded

WIC’s Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program is a cost-effective, evidence-based resource for pregnant women and new moms participating in WIC. The National WIC Association recommends increased federal support to make peer […]

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The WIC Food Chain: How WIC Supports Farmers and Retailers

WIC provides a monthly food package of nutritious foods tailored to supplement the dietary needs of participants to ensure good health, growth and development. The foods are specifically chosen to […]

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Launching New Digital Tools for WIC Participants: A Guide for WIC Agencies

This toolkit helps WIC agencies become more informed purchasers of digital tools for WIC participants. The digital tools that this toolkit focuses on include: mobile apps online learning platforms text-messaging […]

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