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2023 Maternal Health Tribal Learning Community Series

The National Indian Health Board, in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), invites you to join our four-part, virtual webinar series that will build on Tribes and Tribal organization's efforts to address maternal mortality prevention in Indian Country. Join us to learn together about maternal health work in Indian Country. Share […]

Maternal/Perinatal Mental Health 101

Register for this complimentary Maternal/Perinatal Mental Health 101 webinar hosted by the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health and presented by Postpartum Support International (PSI). Attendees will be introduced to a range of Maternal Mental Health Disorders, risk factors, treatment options, and more. Those who register will receive a link to the recording.

Working with WIC: An Introduction to the National WIC Association Applied Research Framework

Researchers from various health and social science disciplines can contribute to WIC agencies’ operations, fill knowledge gaps in key program areas, and inform advocacy and policy evaluation efforts. With funding from Healthy Eating Research, the National WIC Association created the Applied Research Framework to help external researchers plan, communicate, execute, and disseminate research related to […]

Strengthening the Role of Family Planning Through Partnership

Join us for an hour-long webinar and learn about how a Planned Parenthood (or local family planning organization) partnership can be beneficial to your WIC clients. Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties, Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey, and The City of Jersey City WIC will discuss the process and impact a partnership […]

Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies: Community Preparedness Systems to Keep Babies Safe

The U.S. Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) and the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) invite you to attend the "Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies: Community Preparedness Systems to Keep Babies Safe" webinar on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, from 2-3:30 p.m. ET.  This session will provide an overview of the Centers for Disease Control […]

IRS Tax Tips & Resources for New Parents

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is committed to helping families understand what tax credits and free tax help are available to them. To support this effort, the IRS Tax Outreach, Partnership, and Education team invites NWA members to join us for a collaborative discussion focused on IRS Tax Tips & Resources for New Parents. Download this […]

NWA WIC Leadership Summit: Remote Certifications and Modernizing WIC Services

Convene 600 14th Street NW, Downtown, Washington DC, Washington, United States

The National WIC Association (NWA) is convening a series of WIC Leadership Summits to bring together emerging and experienced WIC leaders in Washington, DC. As WIC program services transform to deliver a more modern participant experience and meet urgent public health challenges, this series of WIC Leadership Summits will provide an opportunity for State and local agency providers to […]

By Us, For Us: Providing Culturally Specific WIC Services for the African American/African Immigrant and Native American Communities

Racial policies limiting land access and food, along with disrupted families and limited opportunities, disproportionately affect African American/African Immigrant and Native American/Alaskan Native health. Given WIC's crucial role for these communities, it's vital to provide culturally inclusive services. This session highlights the need for culturally-specific approaches to fulfill WIC's mission for low-income women, infants, and […]