Happy Healthy Iowa WIC Program

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Happy Healthy Iowa WIC Program Serving Dallas, Madison, Polk, and Warren counties
This Institution is an equal opportunity provider In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S.

The Women, Infant, and Children Program (WIC) can help your family start strong and stay healthy. WIC can help qualifying Pregnant Women, Breastfeeding Moms, Non Breastfeeding Moms, Infants and Children under the age of 5. WIC provides nutritious foods, tips and advice to help develop healthy eating habits for you and your family, breastfeeding information and support, and referral for healthcare and other community resources. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, s*x (including gender identity and s*xual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at:https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
email:
[email protected]


This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Affiliated with Broadlawns Medical Center.

One of the best nutrients for your immune system is ! Selenium is critical for protecting your cells and fighting off i...
10/14/2026

One of the best nutrients for your immune system is ! Selenium is critical for protecting your cells and fighting off infection and illness.🥊Luckily, selenium is found in a wide variety of foods, such as:

🌾Whole-grain items like oatmeal, pasta, and rice
🥚Dairy products like eggs and yogurt, milk, and cheese
🫘 Dried or canned beans, lentils, and peas

Want to learn more about nutritious eating? Connect with your local WIC clinic and visit signupwic.com! 💕



¡Uno de los mejores nutrientes para su sistema inmunológico es el ! El selenio es fundamental para proteger sus células y combatir las infecciones y las enfermedades.🥊Afortunadamente, el selenio se encuentra en una amplia variedad de alimentos del , tales como:

🌾Alimentos integrales como la avena, la pasta y el arroz
🥚Productos lácteos como los huevos, el yogur, la leche y el queso
🫘 Frijoles, lentejas y arvejas secas o enlatadas

¿Quiere obtener más información sobre alimentación saludable? Póngase en contacto con su clínica local del WIC y visite www.signupwic.com/es/. 💕

Vaccines help babies and children prevent and fight serious, preventable diseases and respiratory viruses. WIC can help ...
10/12/2026

Vaccines help babies and children prevent and fight serious, preventable diseases and respiratory viruses. WIC can help connect you to local vaccination resources for your child. This month is also a great time to also get flu shots.👩⚕️

Check out this ideal vaccine timeline for healthy children from the American Academy of Pediatrics: https://loom.ly/rea252c

Las vacunas ayudan a los bebés y niños a prevenir y combatir enfermedades graves y evitables, así como virus respiratorios. WIC puede ayudarle a ponerse en contacto con recursos locales de vacunación para su hijo.

Consulte este cronograma que es ideal para las vacunas de niños sanos según la Academia Americana de Pediatría: https://loom.ly/5EMEglw

Here's what to know about the recommended immunization schedule for children and teens. The schedule is approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics and based on ongoing review of the most recent scientific data for each of the recommended vaccines and other immunizations. The schedule also recomm...

At , we are here to help your family be as healthy as possible, which includes mental health! 💗 Parenting comes with ma...
10/10/2026

At , we are here to help your family be as healthy as possible, which includes mental health! 💗 Parenting comes with many ups and downs, and WIC is here to support you through all of it!

From mom groups to counseling referrals, WIC offers real support during the postpartum period. 🫂Learn what care WIC can offer you or someone you love: www.signupwic.com/news/maternal-mental-health


En el , estamos aquí para ayudar a que su familia goce de la mejor salud posible, ¡lo cual incluye la salud mental! 💗 La crianza de los hijos conlleva muchos altibajos, y el WIC está aquí para brindarle apoyo en todo momento.

Desde grupos de mamás hasta remisiones a servicios de terapia, el WIC ofrece apoyo concreto durante el período de posparto. 🫂Conozca qué tipo de atención puede ofrecerle el WIC a usted o a un ser querido: www.signupwic.com/es/news/maternal-mental-health

October is Dental Hygiene Month! Keeping up with your little one's oral care is critical for supporting their overall he...
10/06/2026

October is Dental Hygiene Month! Keeping up with your little one's oral care is critical for supporting their overall health! 🦷 Set a strong example for your family by modeling habits that take care of your teeth! 🪥

Looking for ways to make brushing your teeth fun? Check out this blog with a few tips to have fun while keeping up with your family’s oral hygiene!
https://loom.ly/CjxDZ8A



¡Octubre es el Mes de la Higiene Dental! Mantener al día el cuidado bucal de su pequeño es fundamental para brindar apoyo a su salud en general. 🦷 Dé un buen ejemplo a su familia practicando hábitos que cuiden sus dientes. 🪥

¿Busca formas de hacer que cepillarse los dientes sea divertido? Eche un vistazo a este blog de , donde encontrará algunos consejos para divertirse mientras mantiene la higiene bucal de su familia.
https://loom.ly/tHdZMiU

Broadlawns Manager of Organizational Development Jillian Havran joined us today to complete a team bonding activity usin...
10/01/2026

Broadlawns Manager of Organizational Development Jillian Havran joined us today to complete a team bonding activity using our Clifton Strengths to learn more about each other as a team. 🧠💪

Our WIC team had great experience learning about each others strengths, enjoying good food, and celebrating our hard work this fiscal year!

Although bittersweet saying goodbye to Grace and Ariel. We also celebrated Michele and Karen who are retiring this month. We appreciate all of their hard work and dedication to serve our WIC participant's.💜

📅 October WIC Travel Clinic Calendar is here!🎃🍬Be sure to look at our website to see updated locations and hours!https:/...
10/01/2026

📅 October WIC Travel Clinic Calendar is here!🎃🍬

Be sure to look at our website to see updated locations and hours!
https://loom.ly/-sin81A

We look forward to serving families across our travel clinic locations this month!👻🧡

🚨All of our clinic's will be open tomorrow Wednesday September 30th at 2pm due to a staff meeting. We will continue norm...
09/29/2026

🚨All of our clinic's will be open tomorrow Wednesday September 30th at 2pm due to a staff meeting.

We will continue normal business hours the rest of the week!💜💚

September 28th is National Family Day! 👩🏾🍼👶🏼👨🏽🍼National Family Day reminds us of the importance of building connections ...
09/28/2026

September 28th is National Family Day! 👩🏾🍼👶🏼👨🏽🍼National Family Day reminds us of the importance of building connections and creating long-lasting memories for all members of the family.

Here are some ideas for celebrating with your loved ones:

🍴 Cook a meal together! Explore and spend time tasting a new recipe.
🃏 Play a game together. Whether it’s a board game or cards, have fun family game time!
🖼️ Explore family photos! Help your littles identify family members and memories by looking back at some of your favorite photos.



¡El 28 de septiembre es el Día Nacional de la Familia! 👩🏾🍼👶🏼👨🏽🍼El Día Nacional de la Familia nos recuerda la importancia de crear vínculos y momentos memorables para todos los integrantes de la familia. 💟Dedique tiempo hoy mismo a conectarse con su familia y fortalecer esos lazos. A continuación, encontrará algunas ideas para celebrar el con sus seres queridos:

🍴 ¡Preparen una comida en familia! Exploren y dediquen tiempo a probar una receta nueva.
🃏 Jueguen en familia. No importa si es un juego de mesa o de cartas, lo importante es disfrutar del momento en familia.
🖼️ ¡Miren fotos familiares! Miren algunas de sus fotos favoritas y ayude a los pequeños a identificar a familiares y recuerdos.

WIC is dedicated to helping your family make healthy eating fun and accessible! 🌟Learn more about the WIC Farmers’ Marke...
09/24/2026

WIC is dedicated to helping your family make healthy eating fun and accessible!

🌟Learn more about the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) and how you can make the most of visiting a farmers' market or roadside stand this summer! 👩🌾🍓🥕

Read more: https://loom.ly/90JrT_E

Find a location near you at: https://loom.ly/eUFWAJo

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we're highlighting recipes that honor cultural traditions while supporting good health. Ou...
09/23/2026

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we're highlighting recipes that honor cultural traditions while supporting good health. Our featured recipe is a simple and mild version of Albóndigas, a Mexican meatball soup.

This dish is a great example of how nutritious food ingredients can create something truly special! Try the recipe and share the tradition: https://loom.ly/oFWKfdU



En este Mes de la Herencia Hispana, destacamos recetas que honran las tradiciones culturales y, además, promueven la buena salud. Nuestra receta destacada es una versión sencilla y suave de las albóndigas: sopa de albóndigas mexicana.

Es un ejemplo ideal de cómo puede combinar ingredientes nutritivos para crear un plato muy especial. Pruebe la receta y comparta la tradición: https://loom.ly/oFWKfdU

Address

2300 Euclid Avenue Suite D
Des Moines, IA
50310

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15152825800

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