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Nutrition First is Looking for Additional Board Members
Are you looking to try something new and/or to broaden your life experience? Are you committed to supporting and promoting breastfeeding, good nutrition and equitable access to healthy food through education and advocacy? What does the board do? Members of the Board...
State Shut Down Avoided
The legislature acted at the very last minute and avoided a state shut down: the Governor signed the 2017-19 operating budget late last night. But their work isn't done yet - they were not able to come to an agreement on the capital budget, so we hear negotiators will...
Nutrition First is Seeking Dedicated Individuals to Serve on our Board of Directors.
"I’ve enjoyed being the Treasurer for Nutrition First this past year and a half. I have been able to expand my skills with QuickBooks, and enjoyed getting to know the various board members. I was able to attend the NWA leadership conference in DC and was able to be...
Call for Breastfeeding Award Nominations and Committee Members
This year, Nutrition First will be presenting the awards previously presented by the Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington. We are seeking nominations for the following Awards: The Nancy Danoff, MD, Spirit of Service Award: This award recognizes and honors an...
World Breastfeeding Week
Nutrition First hopes that everyone had a fun World Breastfeeding Week and that your activities and events went well! Those who submitted an activity/event description to Nutrition First were put into a random drawing for a Starbucks Gift Card, and the winner is:...
Upcoming Events
Free Self-Care Webinar – Thursday January 28, 12:00-1:00
01/28/2021 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – January Self Care Webinar with Dr. Kira Mauseth Thursday January 28, 12:00-1:00 Free Webinar. Join Nutrition First to hear from Dr. Kira Mauseth as she provides tips on Self-Care during COVID: new ideas for connecting with others and tips on dealing with winter and isolation. Nutrition First is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom […]
2021 Remote Service Trainings with Jane Heinig for Washington WIC Employees
01/17/2021 – 03/17/2021 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Recorded Video: The Basics – Using Video Technology for Remote WIC Services No registration required. This 15-minute recorded video is available in The Learning Center (Department of Health). (Please note, this video is being used with permission from the California WIC Program.) Intended Outcome: Staff gain the skills and confidence needed to make the shift […]
Washington WIC Virtual Conference – May 11-14, 2021
05/11/2021 – 05/14/2021 @ All Day – Save the Dates! Washington WIC Virtual Conference. May 11-14, 2021 Get ready! National Speakers Live and Recorded Sessions Poster Sharing Clinic Slide Show Trade Show Virtual Networking
Recent Job Postings
SNAP-Ed Regional Program Consultant
SNAP-Ed Regional Program Consultant – Part-Time (HSC 3) DOH5201 PCH/ONS Tumwater, WA Closing: January 26, 2021 This position provides professional program consultation and project management to local SNAP-Ed agencies, by providing support and technical assistance to local SNAP-Ed contractors as they manage local projects that promote and support healthy nutrition and active lifestyles. This includes […]
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