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Optimizing Family Health Through WIC Modernization

A virtual conversation with health care providers and policy and research experts who will share their perspectives on these issues and more. With a specific focus on how to improve WIC policy in Pennsylvania, they will discuss important questions such as: what opportunities exist to increase enrollment in and utilization of these important benefits? And […]

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Breaking the Cycle of Adverse Childhood Experiences

Research has established the link between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and increased susceptibility for substance use disorders later in life. Too often, inequitable policies aggravate this link, inducing stress in certain communities that undermines community and child wellbeing. This webinar will explore how public health providers can partner with communities to build resilience and break […]

Advancing Health Equity among Hispanic/Latino Populations | Session #4: Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Maternal Health – Challenges and Opportunities

Webinar series, presented in Spanish with interpreting services to English, on best practices and opportunities for action This four-part series will include didactic portions on selected topics as well as discussions about factors that contribute to health disparities, barriers to health equity, and successful strategies and models to improve access to care and advance health […]

WIC’s Response to Recall of Abbott Infant Formula Products

On February 17, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released an advisory warning consumers not to use certain powdered infant formula products produced by Abbott Nutrition. These products included Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare products produced in one of Abbott Nutrition’s facilities in Michigan, as well as their Similac PM 60/40. Join this webinar to hear […]

Communications Plan R&R Campaign Cycle 3

Join NWA and CMRignite for this overview of the Recruitment and Retention Campaign 2022’s communications plan, including marketing tactics, messaging, goals, KPIs, and strategy. This webinar will also cover Campaign performance data and what WIC agencies can expect to receive in these reports. CMRignite will close with the next steps and what agencies can expect to happen […]

NHMA 25th Annual Conference: Addressing Social Determinants and Well-Being

Crystal Gateway Marriott, Crystal City, VA

Don’t miss NHMA’s 25th Annual Conference on Social Determinants and Well-Being from March 24-27, 2022. Join us to engage in insightful workshops, panels, and networking regarding Hispanic health priorities! Not only will you leave with fellowship, new networks, and community, but you can also receive CME credits.

Reaching Grand Families and Older Adults with Nutrition Messages for the Young Children in Their Care

About 7.8 million children across the country live in households headed by grandparents or other relatives. Grandfamilies, or kinship families, are families in which children reside with and are being raised by grandparents or other extended family members or close family friends. Despite facing many barriers, children in grandfamilies are able to thrive. This session […]

Learning From COVID-19: Advances in Remote Services for WIC Families Facebook Live

The COVID-19 pandemic caused WIC agencies to pivot to provide remote services to participants rapidly. Join Dr. Christina Chauvenet, NWA’s Senior Manager of Research and Program Innovation, Dr. Carolyn Barnes, Assistant Professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University, alongside WIC state and local agencies, for a discussion about the transition to […]

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