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Virginia WIC WIC stands for Women, Infants and Children -- and it's here to help pregnant women, mothers, infants and young children stay healthy and eat right.

The Virginia WIC program:
- Educates pregnant women and new moms about nutrition, with personalized assessments, counseling and support.
- Provides pregnant women, new moms, infants and children (up to age 5) with nutritious supplemental foods
- Brings women the support they need to breastfeed their babies
- Offers referrals to additional social services and healthcare resources

10/15/2026

Washing your hands is a little thing. But washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds can take care of the germs that make us sick.

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September is ! 👶Baby Safety Month is a great reminder of how you can actively help prevent injuries for your baby. Want...
09/16/2026

September is ! 👶Baby Safety Month is a great reminder of how you can actively help prevent injuries for your baby. Want to learn more about safety practices for your family? 💓Check out the Baby Safety Foundation’s ‘Baby Safety 101’ Guide: https://babysafetyfoundation.org/baby-safety-101

September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month, and we’re celebrating the simple test that saves thousands of lives ever...
09/10/2026

September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month, and we’re celebrating the simple test that saves thousands of lives every single year.

It’s a heel prick that checks for more than 30 serious but treatable health conditions. This screening gives babies the best chance at a healthy start by catching issues before symptoms even appear.

Learn more about newborn screening here: https://newbornscreening.hrsa.gov/

NEVER leave children or pets alone in hot vehicles. Temperatures can rise up to 20 degrees in just 10 minutes! Lea...
09/02/2026

NEVER leave children or pets alone in hot vehicles. Temperatures can rise up to 20 degrees in just 10 minutes!

Learn more: cdc.gov/heat-health/about/index.html

Breastfeeding rates in the Black community remain lower compared to other communities, highlighting the need for increas...
08/27/2026

Breastfeeding rates in the Black community remain lower compared to other communities, highlighting the need for increased awareness, support, and education. 💖

Join us in celebrating the 15th annual Black Breastfeeding Week! 🤱🏿 This year's theme, "We All We Got,” uplifts the importance of breastfeeding while honoring Black families, culture, and community by centering collective power and togetherness.

And WIC is here to help! Hear from two International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) about what they’re doing in their communities to support Black women and families and how WIC can support your breastfeeding journey: https://signupwic.com/news/supporting-black-mothers

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Breastfeeding Week! 🎉 This week is all about su...
08/19/2026

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Breastfeeding Week! 🎉 This week is all about supporting breastfeeding parents and normalizing breastfeeding in communities. 💖This year’s theme: Better Data, Better Care for AANHPI Families, is shining a light on why data equity matters for AANHPI families and how we can use data to bridge equity gaps in breastfeeding support and health care.

Everyone deserves access to support and information that helps empower them on their breastfeeding journey! Need breastfeeding support? WIC is here for you! Learn more and get started at www.signupwic.com

VDH recently announced the end of the 2026 measles outbreak in Buckingham and Cumberland Counties. Measles cases are s...
08/19/2026

VDH recently announced the end of the 2026 measles outbreak in Buckingham and Cumberland Counties.

Measles cases are still spreading in the U.S. and we want to remind everyone to stay up-to-date on routine vaccinations.

Measles is a highly contagious virus that can spread like wildfire. Vaccination can stop it. A high vaccination rate can prevent large measles outbreaks. If you have measles, up to 90% of the people close to you, who are not immune, will also become infected.

Learn more about how to protect your family from at vdh.virginia.gov/measles

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