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NWA wants to hear from you!
This September, President Biden will convene the second White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. The first conference, held in 1969, resulted in recommendations that led to the creation of WIC within five years. This is a pivotal opportunity to...
WIC Annual Public Comment Period is Now Open
From the Washington Department of Health Do you have thoughts or feedback about WIC? We’d love to hear from you! Each year the Washington WIC develops a plan for providing services in our state. The WIC State Plan is a requirement for all WIC state agencies...
Updates from the WA State DOH: Formula Shortage
The Washington State Department of Health has released a news statement regarding the current infant formula shortage. Please read the linked document to learn more. News Release_Formula Shortage and What to do_FINAL_5.18.22 (070)
Nutrition First seeking applicants to join the Board of Directors!
Nutrition First is seeking applicants to join the Board of Directors! Serving on a nonprofit board is an opportunity to develop your leadership skills and network with other board members from across the state. Nutrition First is especially interested in WIC staff...
Largest SNAP benefit increase in program’s history!
USDA’s re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan results in average SNAP benefit increase of 25%. More than 40 million people will receive additional food and nutrition support.
Vegetable and Fruit Increase Provides More Nutritional Access to WIC Families
Vegetable and Fruit Increase Provides More Nutritional Access to WIC Families WIC has an unprecedented opportunity to improve access to fruits and vegetables for Washington State’s low-income families. From June through September, the American Relief Plan Act more...
Public Health Emergency Declaration Renewed
Public Health Emergency Declaration Renewed Recently, HHS Secretary Xavier Beccera extended the national public health emergency declaration for COVID-19. The HHS Secretary must renew the declaration every ninety days for urgent flexibilities - including...
Tips on Reducing Infant Exposure to Heavy Metals in Baby Food Products
Congressional Report Finds Toxins in Baby Food Products | National WIC Association (nwica.org) Tips on reducing infant exposure to heavy metals in baby foods - English Tips on reducing infant exposure to heavy metals in baby foods - Spanish
Washington State Maternity Practices Survey Results
State Report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 2018 Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care (mPINC) survey show that Washington is ahead of the national average! View Washington Report: Washington MPinc report. State Reports which will...
Opportunity for Public Comment on the WIC Nutrition Program – Comments Due June 15
Opportunity for Public Comment WIC Nutrition Program - Comments Due June 15 Every year as part of the WIC State Plan process, the Washington Department of Health, Office of Nutrition Services, provides an opportunity for the public to share their comments on the WIC...
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Trainings, Advocacy, and More!
Read about trainings, advocacy opportunities, and more in this issue of the Nutrition First newsletter!
Upcoming Events
Advances in Lactation Conference – September 28, 2022
09/28/2022 @ All Day – Save the Date and Call for Abstracts: 2022 Advances in Lactation Conference Colleagues, friends, and supporters; Nutrition First, the WIC Association of Washington, is excited to announce that we are in the planning stages for this year’s Advances in Lactation Conference! The conference will again be virtual and will be held on Sept […]
Annual Nutrition Conference – June 8, 2022
06/08/2022 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Registration for Nutrition First’s 2022 Annual Nutrition Conference is now available! 2022 Nutrition Conference Agenda The conference will again be virtual and held on June 8, 2022. Activities will begin with virtual networking at 8:30am, followed by the start of the conference at 9:00am and wrapped up by 4:00pm. This year’s theme is Shaping the Future of Nutrition […]
Foundations in Lactation Support – available now!
09/10/2021 – 12/31/2022 @ All Day –
Updated in 2021 to be more inclusive of the diverse population WIC serves!
Recent Job Postings
Nutrition Assistant – North Meridian Public Health, King County
Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is looking to hire a career service Nutrition Assistant to join the North Meridian Public Health team in North Seattle. The Nutrition Assistant will provide services to clients participating in the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program, assess eligibility, and provide nutrition education to individuals and families – both through individual appointments and in […]
Registered Dietitian and WIC Coordinator
Full Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: Registered Dietitian and WIC Coordinator EFFECTIVE DATE: 01/19/2022 APPROVED BY: Brandy Taylor Dept: Medical About Country Doctor Community Health Center: Country Doctor Community Health Center (CDCHC), is a not-for-profit organization that operates two primary care clinics, After-Hours Clinic, a school-based health center, and a Dental clinic. Our Carolyn Downs […]
Nutrition Assistant Certifier I – Multiple Locations
Sea Mar Community Health Centers Nutrition Assistant Certifier I Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all […]
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