Klickitat County Health Department

11/28/2025

Your self-care roadmap for navigating the holidays: plan early, say no kindly, keep hopes realistic, choose a positive lens, be patient with yourself, and count your blessings. Small steps, calmer days.

11/27/2025

11/27/2025

Leftovers are a great way to keep enjoying Thanksgiving even after the holiday has passed. Just make sure that what you put back in the fridge is safe to consume!
Food items that have been left out at room temperature for more than two hours, including casseroles, gravy and mashed potatoes, should be tossed rather than saved.
When reheating, make sure turkey and ham reach an internal temperature of 165°F before digging in again.
Learn more about how to keep food safe after the big feast at: https://ow.ly/gXMh50Xyl1e

11/27/2025

Get kids involved in meal preparation! 🥦🍅 Let them pick out fruits and veggies at the grocery store or farmers market, and then have them help wash, peel, and chop them for meals.
When kids are involved in food preparation, it can encourage them to try new foods and learn where our foods come from 👩‍🌾 And with WIC, you can get fresh, canned, or frozen fruits and veggies to accommodate your families specific needs and preferences! 🙌
Not enrolled in WIC yet? Learn more about the benefits and get started today: https://signupwic.com/about


¡Involucre a los niños en la preparación de las comidas! 🥦🍅 Permítales elegir frutas y verduras en el supermercado o en el mercado, y luego pídales que le ayuden a lavarlas, pelarlas y cortarlas para las comidas.
Cuando los niños participan en la preparación de alimentos, es más probable que se animen a probar nuevos sabores y aprendan de dónde provienen los alimentos. 👩‍🌾 Y con el WIC, ¡usted puede obtener frutas y verduras frescas, enlatadas o congeladas para satisfacer las necesidades y preferencias específicas de su familia! 🙌
¿Aún no se inscribió en el WIC? Obtenga más información sobre los beneficios y comience hoy mismo: https://signupwic.com/about

11/26/2025

Let's talk turkey, the countdown is on for a food safe Thanksgiving.
https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/blog/countdown-food-safe-thanksgiving-day-faqs

11/24/2025

This week focus on gratitude and grounding as the holiday season begins. Take a moment to appreciate yourself and those around you.

11/21/2025

Time to start thinking about your turkey...

While Thanksgiving is still a week away, it takes some advance planning to thaw your turkey safely.🍗

Don’t leave your turkey on the countertop because once it starts to thaw, bacteria can grow quickly. The safest way to thaw your turkey is in the refrigerator, allowing about 24 hours for each 4 to 5 pounds at a temp of 40 °F or below.

📆 Plan your thaw! Move your turkey from the freezer to the fridge on the following dates based on its weight:

20-24lb ➡️ Nov. 21
16-19lb ➡️ Nov. 22
12-15lb ➡️ Nov. 23
4-12lb ➡️ Nov. 24

The turkey can remain in the refrigerator for 1 or 2 days before cooking.

Get more turkey thawing details at: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/poultry/turkey-basics-safe-thawing

Wishing you a safe and delicious Thanksgiving meal! 😋

11/20/2025

With rising prices and falling budgets, it's more challenging than ever to bring home the fixings for balanced meals. Here are some tips to save you money while nourishing your family.

11/20/2025

Today is Universal Children's Day! 🥳 Every child, everywhere, has the right to a safe, healthy, and fulfilling life. Today, the whole world comes together to stand up for kids! We're talking about their right to go to school, to be protected, to be treated fairly, and to have their voices heard.

WIC is here to support children and families by providing access to nutritious foods, health care referrals, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and so much more—from pregnancy to your child’s 5th birthday! 💖

Learn more and find a clinic near you: https://signupwic.com/find-a-clinic


¡Hoy es el Día Mundial del Niño! 🥳 Cada niño, donde sea que esté, tiene el derecho de vivir de forma segura, saludable y plena. Hoy, todo el mundo se reúne para abogar por ellos. Hablaremos sobre su derecho a estudiar, a estar protegidos, a recibir un trato justo y a que sus voces sean escuchadas.

El WIC brinda apoyo a las familias y a los niños, y garantiza acceso a comidas nutritivas, derivaciones de salud, acompañamiento en la lactancia, alimentación y mucho más, ¡desde el embarazo hasta los 5 años de edad!💖

Conozca más y busque una clínica cercana en https://signupwic.com/find-a-clinic

11/18/2025

Together, we can keep antibiotics working for future generations. 🌍✨
During Antibiotic Awareness Week, join us in learning when antibiotics help—and when they don’t.
Thoughtful choices today = healthier communities tomorrow.

Learn more: https://medium.com/wadepthealth/3-important-things-to-know-about-antibiotics-d7ceecdeb848

11/17/2025

World Prematurity Day is held annually on November 17th to raise awareness of premature birth and its global impact. It also serves as an opportunity to advocate for the needs of preterm babies and their families and to call for improved care, particularly focusing on practices like skin-to-skin contact.

https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/blog/world-prematurity-day

11/17/2025

Traveling or visiting family during the holidays can bring new challenges for breastfeeding moms.
Remember:
✨ Feed your baby on cue, even when routines change
✨ Find a quiet space if you need one — or feed proudly wherever you are
✨ Stay hydrated and rest when you can

Need tips? Your WIC breastfeeding peer counselor can help you plan ahead.

Contact your local WIC office today to get peer counselor support!

White Salmon: 509-493-1558, Goldendale: 509-773-4565, or learn more at www.klickitatcounty.gov/1370/Breastfeeding-Support