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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...
Help Plan the 2020 WIC Conference
We are looking for your ideas and help to plan the 2020 WIC Conference! Please take this short survey to share your ideas for topics, speakers, and the opportunity to serve on a planning committee or help during the conference. Thank you! Conference Dates and...
Jane Heinig Toddler Feeding Follow-up
Many parents face the challenge of a child that they classify as a “picky eater.” In April, Dr. Jane Heinig, from the UC Davis Human Lactation Center, presented “Helping Parents Understand Their Toddlers: Practical Ways to Promote Healthy Eating Among Infants and...
WIC is Open!
WIC Clinics in Washington State are open during the partial federal government shutdown. WIC checks may be used in grocery stores. For questions, contact your local WIC clinic.
Nutrition First Wishes you a Happy Holiday Season!
2018 Highlights Thank you for your support of Nutrition First in 2018! We are pleased to share the highlights or our work that uphold our mission of supporting and promoting good nutrition, breastfeeding, and equitable access to...
Nominations for Breastfeeding Awards
Do you know a Breastfeeding Champion? Here is your chance to nominate them for a well-deserved award! Again this year, Nutrition First will be presenting two breastfeeding awards in coordination with the Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington. We are seeking...
Nutrition First Announces 2018 Conference Schedule
Nutrition First will offer several education opportunities in 2018! Registrations will open February 1. Printable Schedule with Descriptions:2018 Nutrition First Conference and Training Dates May Tuesday May 1 - Foundations in Lactation Support - Dumas Bay Center,...
2018 Nutrition First Board Members
Nutrition First would like to welcome our new 2018 Board Members! Zenobia Bailey Delores Baccus Season Fagan Kelsey Krieger Lindy Marquez They join the following Board Members who will continue their terms in 2018. Past-President: Larisa Harvey Incoming President:...
Upcoming Events
Virtual WIC Conference and Trade Show. May 11-14, 2021
05/11/2021 – 05/14/2021 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm –
Foundations in Lactation Support and Building on Foundations in Lactation Support – on demand Webinars coming soon!
04/01/2021 – 12/31/2021 @ All Day – Foundations in Lactation Support Updated for 2021 to be more inclusive of the diverse population WIC serves! Michele Crockett, IBCLC, PCPA, LLLL, provides this great training that is perfect for those new to providing breastfeeding support. It’s also good for those who want a refresher on how to support breastfeeding families. This training covers […]
Annual Advances in Lactation Conference AND Nutrition Conference – September 21 -22, 2021
09/21/2021 – 09/22/2021 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Annual Advances in Lactation Conference (Virtual) – September 21, 2021 Annual Nutrition Conference (Virtual) – September 22, 2021 Attend 1 or both days! Registration will be open May 1. Agenda will be posted in April. Registration: $145 for 1 day $200 to attend both days
Recent Job Postings
WIC Coordinator. Chelan-Douglas Health District, Wenatchee
WIC Coordinator Position Opening The Chelan-Douglas County Health District is hiring for WIC Coordinator – Nutritionist II. All resumes and inquiries can be sent to careers@cdhd.wa.gov. To see the full job description, go to: https://cdhd.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/WIC-Coordinator-Nutritionist-II.pdf
Senior Policy Analyst – Prevention and Community Health
Project Senior Policy Analyst Washington State Department of Health | Job Opportunities (governmentjobs.com) This project Senior Policy Analyst supports the mission of PCH by advancing policy objectives concerning the COVID-19 response and vaccine planning. This position also informs policy development, rulemaking, and responds to public records requests. This position provides expert policy planning and development and […]
Equity and Social Justice Manager/Advisor – Washington State – Multiple Locations
Equity and Social Justice Manager/Advisor (WMS Band 2) Seven Positions – DOH5357 Washington State – Multiple Locations Washington State Department of Health | Job Opportunities (governmentjobs.com) Apply early! This recruitment will remain Open Until Filled. Applicant review begins March 22, 2021. The hiring authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision and/or to close this recruitment at any […]
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