Vermont Department of Health - WRJ

02/28/2025

Support Delivered created a new Fathers/Partners brochure to raise awareness about the mental health challenges that fathers and partners of birthing people also experience. Learn more about the mental health concerns of all parents at www.Supportdelivered.com

02/27/2025

Being a care giver is hard work. Find resources to support your health and wellbeing at HealthVermont.gov/wellness/support-dementia-family-caregivers.

02/26/2025

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SignUpWIC.com – find a clinic near you

Want to get started with WIC but unsure where your nearest clinic is? Did you recently move and want to find a new WIC home base?

Get more information about WIC and find a clinic near you! SignUpWIC.com/Find-a-Clinic

02/25/2025

Feeling frozen on the slopes in this cold weather? Remember: a real coat is better than a "liquid coat.” Alcohol is not hydrating or warming. It gives a false sense of warming up while increasing your risk of hypothermia! Health.ClevelandClinic.org/having-a-cold-one-out-in-the-cold-5-safety-tips

02/24/2025

Parent holding a bowl and a young child who is holding wooden spoons.

Practicing healthy habits with toddlers can start in the kitchen! Cooking with toddlers can:

🥙 Teach them about nutrition and encourage balanced eating habits

👋 Strengthen their fine motor skills and boost their attention span

🥦 Help expand their food palette by trying new foods

Try these toddler-friendly recipes together: YummyToddlerFood.com/15-Easy-Recipes-for-Kids-to-Cook/

02/23/2025

Watch For Me VT! Be Bright at Night!

02/22/2025

Ask us about the W.H.A.L.E. Program! We Have A Little Emergency: After a crash, adults may be unable to relay key health information about the children in their vehicle to first responders. We Have a Little Emergency (W.H.A.L.E.) is a nationally recognized program that quickly provides first responders with the information they need to give the children the best possible care. Safe Kids Vermont and Emergency Medical Services for Children, with the support of the Children’s Miracle Network, have brought this program to Vermont. Request your free W.H.A.L.E. kit here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=N5_AX1rck0iVwK47te8Y3xhUUatJ0AFLg6KIoWoZvU5UNlI2SFRKNk9KRENTTENFREgwR0g5WTRHSiQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl

02/21/2025

It is important to know how to safely store your E-bike, especially in cold weather! Learn more here: LocalMotion.org/how_to_care_for_your_ebikes_battery

02/21/2025

Red beans & wild rice recipe
Bowl of beans with vegetables and wild rice

Feed the whole family a tasty and healthy meal featuring nutritious ingredients, including wild rice, red beans, and green bell peppers. This recipe is packed with fiber and flavor!

Special thanks to the Otoe-Missouri Tribe WIC of Oklahoma for this recipe! 🍴
OMTribe.org/wp-content/uploads/2022.7-Red-Beans-and-Wild-Rice-OM.pdf

02/20/2025

Being a care giver is hard work. Find resources to support *your* health and wellbeing at HealthVermont.gov/wellness/support-dementia-family-caregivers

02/19/2025

WIC-approved food of the month – spinach
Bowl of tofu palak paneer (spinach sauce with tofu pieces)

Did you know? 🤔 Spinach provides antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and protect against disease. 🙌

Try this delicious and easy spinach recipe, ready in about 30 minutes!
WIC Works.FNS.USDA.gov/Recipe/Tofu-Palak-Paneer

02/18/2025

02/17/2025

Making it Work: Pumping and Feeding When Apart free, virtual class. Tuesday, February 18, 1:00-2:30 pm. Contact WIC to sign up.

You’re invited!
Making It Work: Pumping & Feeding When Apart Online/Virtual Class
Tuesday, February 18, 1:00–2:30 pm

Contact your local WIC office to sign up! HealthVermont.gov/Local

02/16/2025

Young child’s hand pointing at a bowl of avocado.
Nutrient highlight - magnesium

Magnesium is an important mineral for your muscles, nerves, heart, joints, and healthy blood sugar levels.

Foods with magnesium include:
🥬 Green vegetables like spinach, collard greens, bok choy, and avocado
🍞 Whole grain breads, pasta, and oatmeal
🫘 Beans and nuts, including tofu and peanut butter

These are all WIC foods! Find out more at HealthVermont.gov/WICShopping

02/14/2025

Adult and two children making heart-shaped cookies.

Roses are red, violets are blue, spend time together—WIC is here for you!💘

Happy Valentine’s Day from WIC! We hope you get to spend quality time with loved ones.

HealthVermont.gov/WIC

02/14/2025

Roses are red, winter is hotter, and before you invite me over for dinner...can you test your water? Learn more about environmental health topics to gush over at HealthVermont.gov/environment.

02/13/2025

Hearts are on the mind in February and not just for Valentine’s Day! Prioritize your heart health with physical activity and intentional movement, eating a balanced diet with fruits and vegetables, and by managing your blood pressure. With You First, you may be eligible for free heart health coaching, too! Visit YouFirstVT.org to learn more.

02/12/2025

Smiling infant holding a spoon, surrounded in the background by fruits and vegetables.

Yay! Vermont WIC families with infants over 6 months can now substitute half or all of their jarred infant fruits and vegetables for $11 or $22 of Cash Value Benefit (CVB) to purchase fresh, frozen, or canned fruits and vegetables.

Learn more at HealthVermont.gov/WICShopping