McMinnville WIC

We are closed today in observance of the new year and will resume normal operating hours tomorrow! Thank you and happy New Years!

Our clinics will be closed for the rest of today and all of tomorrow for Christmas. Our clinic's normal operating hours will resume on Friday!

Thanksgiving is filled with turkey, football, and crisp Fall air. But do you know what is the greatest benefit of all? The people! Thanksgiving brings together our friends and family to share stories, jokes, and memories with one another! Enjoy the day that surrounds us with the people we love most. Happy Thanksgiving!

The old saying is true; you are what you eat! Planning meals for kids filled with healthy ingredients like calcium-rich milk, nutritious broccoli, and protein heavy chicken will make them feel great and grow up strong!

BBQs, drinks, and fireworks - the markings of a great party and the reason why some might be visiting one of our clinics this week! As much as we love seeing our patients, we'd prefer everyone be careful and stay safe while celebrating this great day! Happy 4th of July!

Happy Mother’s Day!

¡Feliz día de Las Madres!

And just like that, we gained an extra hour of sunlight during the day! Be sure to reset your clocks so you don't wake up late!

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate one of the most influential women in healthcare: Florence Nightingale. She laid the foundation for modern-day nursing, revolutionizing the field in the 1800s.

She is noted for addressing unsanitary practices and horrific conditions in battlefield hospitals and advocating for better hygiene, sterile facilities, and improved living standards. She is accredited for reducing the death rate among wounded soldiers. In 1860, she founded the world’s first nursing school, where students studied from her groundbreaking book, Notes on Nursing, emphasizing the importance of sanitation in healthcare.

To all the women in healthcare: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic extends heartfelt gratitude. Your unwavering commitment, compassion, and skill profoundly impact our communities and lives.

Happy… February still? Oh right, it's a leap year! We get a whole extra day this year, making it perfect to do something good for yourself! Try squeezing a workout in, cooking a tasty meal with the family, or taking a moment to relax and enjoy an evening to de-stress!

¿Febrero todavía? Ah, sí, ¡es un año bisiesto! Este año tenemos un día más, ¡perfecto para hacer algo bueno por ti mismo! Haz ejercicio, prepara una deliciosa comida con la familia o tómate un momento para relajarte y disfrutar de una noche sin estrés.

Kids love getting a treat from their favorite fast-food restaurant, but be careful not to overdo it! Fast food is typically high in sodium, fat, and added sugars which can lead to childhood obesity if eaten too much. Limit how often your kids eat fast food to really make each meal a treat!

A los niños les encanta comer algo en su restaurante de comida rápida favorito, pero estos alimentos no son buenos para ellos. La comida rápida suele tener un alto contenido de sodio, grasa y azúcares añadidos, lo que puede provocar obesidad infantil si se consume mucho. Por esa razón se recomienda limitar la frecuencia con la que sus hijos comen comida rápida.

Do you feel your heart racing tonight? Feeling excited for your Valentine’s date will do that to you! Maybe you should check your partner’s pulse and see how they’re doing 😉Happy Valentine’s Day!

¿Sientes que el corazón se te acelera esta noche? ¡La emoción de tu cita de San Valentín te hará eso! Esperamos que la pases bien durante este día tan especial. ¡Feliz Día de San Valentín!