The 2024 NWA Annual Education and Training Conference will be held in Chicago, Illinois, April 7 - 10, 2024. The Conference will offer an excellent opportunity to acquire new skills and to network with an estimated 1,200+ of your peers, and colleagues along with exhibitors who will provide WIC-related products and services for participants.
This discussion will be moderated by our Co-founder and Executive Director, Aza Nedhari, featuring three esteemed panelists, Dr. Lexx Brown-James, Dr. Quana Tribble Jackson, and Ashley Cobb, who bring diverse expertise and insights to the table! We will be exploring essential topics such as navigating relationships with differing sex drives, understanding the sexual response cycle, the importance of […]
Vaccines help keep us healthy and protect people with weakened immune systems. They have even helped to eliminate some diseases. Routine immunization is an important measure for preventing and controlling infections. Gaps in immunization can put more people at risk of getting sick from vaccine-preventable diseases. Moreover, failing to stay up to date with immunizations […]
Theme: Honoring the Past, Treasuring the Present, Shaping the Future
The purpose of this conference is to offer educational opportunities for WIC staff. There will be both general sessions with topics pertaining to all employees and breakout sessions which offer more specific subjects. The breakout sessions will be split into three tracks: Nutrition, Leadership, and Breastfeeding. CPEU credits may be earned by attending sessions. Additionally, […]
This webinar will gather a roundtable of experts to discuss the advantages of Food is Medicine as a preventative health measure and explore alternative and complementary approaches to improve population health and health equity at the policy and systems level.
Minnesota WIC will be celebration 50 years of WIC at our 2024 training conference. The theme for the conference is "Step into the Future of WIC". At this all day event WIC staff from across the state of Minnesota will gather together to celebrate all that we have accomplished while energizing us for the work […]
Explore groundbreaking efforts transforming early childhood nutrition. Featuring two dynamic presentations, we will share real-life stories of the amazing impact of the Dr. Yum’s Preschool Food Adventure program, in collaboration with Head Start and YMCA of the USA. You will hear from key leaders who are pioneering these impactful nutrition programs in preschool settings, helping to combat childhood obesity and promote healthy habits for life. Learn how food education plays an important role in combating food insecurity for many families.
Two powerful and inspiring conversations on how we are transforming the lives of children with the challenges of special needs and those with childhood obesity. We will discuss how Dr. Yum’s Preschool Food Adventure supports children of all abilities in developing healthy relationships with food. We will also hear from Gavin Cooper and his mother and their incredible journey with the Touchpoints program and its impact on managing Gavin’s health and self-esteem. Learn how these innovative programs are creating lasting health habits for children and families.
