Denver Health WIC

01/12/2026

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01/11/2026

Soup is a great way to pack in veggies and stretch your budget! 🍜Plus, it’s a great way to use WIC-approved vegetables, beans, and grains 🫘
Check out this short tomato soup and grilled cheese recipe video using WIC-approved foods: https://www.tiktok.com//video/7107753862005624106?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

01/11/2026

New year, fresh start, same support 🥳Whether you’re setting out to work towards new goals in 2026 or working on getting through the winter season, WIC is here to support you and your family! 💖
We know that parenting isn’t easy—and the more people and resources you have on your team, the better. Getting started or keeping up with WIC is worth it! Set your intentions for a healthier year with WIC and a clinic near you at https://signupwic.com/find-a-clinic
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01/10/2026

No todos los defectos congénitos se pueden prevenir. Sin embargo, hay medidas que puede tomar para ayudar a que usted misma y su bebé estén lo más saludables posible🫶
🌟Consuma 400 microgramos (mcg) de ácido fólico todos los días
🌟Intente reducir el riesgo de infecciones, incluyendo el lavado regular de las manos
🌟Tome las vacunas recomendadas
🌟Hágase la prueba de infecciones de transmisión sexual
🌟Consulte a un profesional de la salud periódicamente
🌟Hable con un profesional de la salud antes de tomar algún medicamento
🌟Evite el alcohol, el tabaco y otras dr**as recreativas
Obtenga más información sobre cómo mantenerse saludable durante el embarazo: https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/blog/good-health-habits-and-birth-defects-prevention

01/10/2026

Did you know that the Denver Zoo and Denver Museum of Nature & Science offer free days!

The SCFD cultural tax district funds the popular all-ages days in metro Denver.

01/09/2026

It may be chilly outside but it won’t stop us from getting outside to exercise and enjoy the crisp air this winter! ❄️
Bundle up and go on a family walk together, make snowmen or angels, or try sledding! 🛷
Too cold and snowy to go outside? Try putting some fun music on and have a dance party to get some movement in! 💃🕺
Check out more indoor and outdoor winter movement ideas for the whole family: https://www.chop.edu/news/health-tip/fun-ways-keep-kids-active-through-winter

01/09/2026

Lehigh University is conducting a study about the transition to motherhood. Click here to learn more and take part: https://lehigh.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eeAKOfUuiJ4EpCe?Q_CHL=qr

01/09/2026

Not all birth defects can be prevented. However, there are steps you can take to help you and your baby be as healthy as you can be 🫶
🌟Get 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid every day
🌟Try to reduce your risk for infections, including regular hand washing
🌟Get recommended vaccines
🌟Get tested for sexually transmitted infections
🌟See a healthcare professional regularly
🌟Talk to a healthcare professional about taking any medications
🌟Avoid alcohol, to***co, and other recreational drugs
Get more information about how to stay healthy during pregnancy: https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/blog/good-health-habits-and-birth-defects-prevention

01/08/2026

Fólico es una vitamina B importante que ayuda al cuerpo a producir nuevas células sanas. Aunque todos necesitan ácido fólico, las mujeres embarazadas o que planean quedar embarazadas necesitan un suplemento adicional de ácido fólico además de comer alimentos ricos en vitaminas. Consumir suficiente ácido fólico antes y durante el embarazo puede prevenir defectos congénitos mayores en la columna vertebral y el cerebro del bebé en desarrollo.

Algunos alimentos con ácido fólico incluyen:
🥬 Verduras con hojas verdes
🍑 Frutas frescas, congeladas y enlatadas
🫘 Frijoles secos o enlatados, chícharos frescos o congelados y nueces
🍞 Panes, cereales y otros productos integrales enriquecidos

Obtenga más información sobre la importancia del ácido fólico en el embarazo: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/prenatal/Pages/Where-We-Stand-Folic-Acid.aspx

01/07/2026

The Baby Café at Mothers' Milk Bank is a great way to get breastfeeding support, meet other moms with babies, and get your infant feeding questions answered.
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🌟 Baby Café is now on Wednesdays! 🌟
Join us every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at our office in Arvada (5394 Marshall Street, Arvada, CO 80002) for Baby Café, a welcoming and cozy space for new and expecting parents.👩‍🍼

Connect with other parents, share experiences, get tips, and receive guidance from an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

No registration needed—just stop by and join us.💙
We can’t wait to see you there!

01/07/2026

Folic Acid is an important B vitamin that helps the body make healthy new cells. While everyone needs folic acid, people who are pregnant, or plan on becoming pregnant, need extra folic acid supplementation in addition to eating vitamin-rich foods. Getting enough folic acid before and during pregnancy can prevent major birth defects in a developing baby’s spine and brain.
Some foods with folic acid include:
🥬 Leafy green vegetables
🍑 Fresh, frozen, and canned fruits
🫘Dried or canned beans, fresh or frozen peas, and nuts
🍞Enriched breads, cereals, and other whole grain products
Learn more about the importance of folic acid in pregnancy: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/prenatal/Pages/Where-We-Stand-Folic-Acid.aspx
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12/17/2025

You may hear that pasteurization changes milk, but that’s not true. Pasteurization is a simple process that briefly heats milk and then cools it quickly to kill harmful bacteria. This makes milk safer to drink without changing its taste or taking away its nutrition.