Barry Eaton WIC Growing Strong & Healthy Families

Barry Eaton WIC Growing Strong & Healthy Families Barry-Eaton Special Supplemental Nutrition Program

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Drink water and they will, too. Choosing water over sugary drinks shows them the path to a healthy future! Your local he...
06/01/2026

Drink water and they will, too. Choosing water over sugary drinks shows them the path to a healthy future!

Your local health department can provide information about the safety and quality of drinking water.

Learn more about healthier drink choices for kids:
https://healthydrinkshealthykids.org/parents/

Sugar Smart Coalition MI Health Matters- MSU Extension

Lead by example - choose water when you're active with your kids. Drinking water together helps build healthy habits and...
05/29/2026

Lead by example - choose water when you're active with your kids. Drinking water together helps build healthy habits and keeps the whole family feeling their best!

Your local health department can provide information about the safety and quality of drinking water.

Learn more about healthier drink choices for kids:
https://healthydrinkshealthykids.org/parents/

Sugar Smart Coalition MI Health Matters- MSU Extension

Water has zero calories and no added sugar. Choosing water helps support kids' physical, mental and emotional health. Ma...
05/27/2026

Water has zero calories and no added sugar. Choosing water helps support kids' physical, mental and emotional health. Make water their go-to drink every day!

Your local health department can provide information about the safety and quality of drinking water.

Learn more about healthier drink choices for kids:
https://healthydrinkshealthykids.org/parents/

Sugar Smart Coalition MI Health Matters- MSU Extension

Healthy Drinks, Healthy Kids With so many drink choices available, it can be hard to know what’s best for kids.We’re sha...
05/25/2026

Healthy Drinks, Healthy Kids

With so many drink choices available, it can be hard to know what’s best for kids.

We’re sharing practical tips from Sugar Smart Coalition and MI Health Matters- MSU Extension to help families choose drinks that support kids' health — starting with water as the go-to drink.

Your local health department can provide information about drinking water safety and quality.

Healthy Eating Research

05/13/2026

The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns consumers to IMMEDIATELY stop using the following product due to safety concerns including risk of suffocation, injury, or death to infants:
- CPLRECR Crib Bumpers

Visit cpsc.gov for more information on recalls and help claiming a refund or repair if you or someone you know is using one of these products.

04/02/2026

UPDATED APRIL 7, 2026: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) is retracting the public health alert issued on April 1, 2026, after further laboratory testing found no elevated lead in the product.

UPDATED NOTICE: https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fsis.usda.gov%2Frecalls-alerts%2Ffsis-issues-public-health-alert-frozen-dinosaur-shaped-ready-eat-chicken-nuggets-due&data=05%7C02%7Clmetcalfe%40bedhd.org%7Cd855da759d864eaf5de408de94ad477b%7C8b67161a34d2489b977bec9e91e4c9fb%7C0%7C0%7C639111669102705611%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Rghe1583gvJI0x01n8Ur0EeEfhxAd0FxXh1AzIEe5Aw%3D&reserved=0

🚨Check your freezers!🚨

‼️ The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for frozen, dinosaur-shaped, ready-to-eat chicken nuggets that may be contaminated with unsafe levels of lead.

📍A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. However, FSIS is concerned that some product may still be in consumers’ freezers.

❓The chicken nuggets were produced on Feb. 10, 2026. The following product is subject to the public health alert: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/food_label_pdf/2026-04/PHA-04012026-01.pdf]

☑️Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

[Full article can be found here: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-frozen-dinosaur-shaped-ready-eat-chicken-nuggets-due]

Hello Spring! 🌷Celebrate the start of the season with a picnic highlighting spring seasonal produce! 🧺Try delicious and ...
03/30/2026

Hello Spring! 🌷Celebrate the start of the season with a picnic highlighting spring seasonal produce! 🧺Try delicious and nutritious fruits and vegetables, such as:

🥬Springy greens like lettuce, asparagus, and spinach: All rich in antioxidants like Vitamin C and K.
🍓Strawberries and blackberries: High in fiber, supporting digestive health.
🥕Carrots and radishes: Delicious sources of nutrients like calcium and iron.

Learn more about healthy eating and supporting your family’s nutrition! Visit https://signupwic.com/about to learn more. 💞

WIC is here to support your breastfeeding journey!👩‍🍼WIC is proud to provide breastfeeding benefits for your family, inc...
03/27/2026

WIC is here to support your breastfeeding journey!👩‍🍼WIC is proud to provide breastfeeding benefits for your family, including:

👥 Peer Counselor support at local WIC clinics.
👩‍⚕️ Guidance from lactation and breastfeeding experts.
🍽️ Nutritional education for breastfeeding moms.
💕Access to breastfeeding supplies and pumps.

Learn more about the different ways WIC is here to support breastfeeding for your family: https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/get-support-wic

As part of National Nutrition Month, we are putting the spotlight on several of our amazing WIC staff and their favorite...
03/26/2026

As part of National Nutrition Month, we are putting the spotlight on several of our amazing WIC staff and their favorite tips to share with families!

Today's feature is Jenny Fox, one of our WIC Breastfeeding Coordinators, here at the -Eaton District Health Department

Contact our WIC clinic at: Barry County: 269-945-9516 | Eaton County: 517-541-2630 with any questions about WIC and to sign up today!

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