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Family Festival Night at the Museum
On April 12, 2018 from 5:00-7:00pm, the Monongalia County Health Department WIC Program held it's 4th Annual National Nutrition Month Event at Spark! Imagination and Science Center, in collaboration with Head Start, Early Head Start, and WVU Extension. Over 50 people came out to celebrate, play and enjoy healthy snacks! Remember, all WIC participants in Monongalia, Marion and Preston counties are eligible for free admission to the Spark! Museum anytime they're open! |
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Summer 2018 Farmers' Market
The WIC offices of Monongalia, Marion, Harrison, and Preston counties distributed Farmer's Market vouchers in June and July 2018. The vouchers were distributed on a first come, first served basis to eligible participants. We will not be distributing any more vouchers at the Farmers' Markets this year. We hope to see you all again next year. Contact your local WIC office to find out more information! |
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11th Annual Breastfeeding Awareness Walk! We held our 11th Annual Breastfeeding Awareness Walk on August 1, 2018 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the WVU Erickson Alumni Center in celebration of World Breastfeeding Awareness Month. There were refreshments, prize drawings, a diaper derby, story time and more! We had a great turn out this year, and we look forward to seeing everyone again next year! |
Books for 4 year old children!
Be sure to bring your four year old child in to receive one of a variety of books at their WIC appointment!
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WIC has a special gift to help celebrate your three year old's birthday!
Monongalia County Health Department WIC wants to help you celebrate your child's third birthday and keep promoting their healthy eating habits! We are gifting MyPlate dinnerware sets to children who are turning or have recently turned three. Each set features a plate with four sections for each food group, a cup, a utensil set with travel case, and a two-sided healthy eating and activity placemat. Ask your WIC nutritionist for more information. |
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Dairy Cups for two year olds! Be sure your child is drinking the recommended 16-24 ounces of milk/day with this dairy cup, which all two year old children will receive at their WIC appointment! |
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Mon County WIC and MCHD Dentistry are partnering to promote healthy teeth!
The American Dental Association recommends every child visit the dentist by one year of age. If your child has not yet visited the dentist, make an appointment with MCHD Dentistry at (304)-598-5108. Receive a Happy Teeth book at your one-year-old's WIC appointment!
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WIC Shopping Simplified
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a newly designed immunization website for parents.
Parents can learn about vaccines needed for their child's age, how to make vaccine visits less stressful, immunization records and requirements. They can download easy to read immunization schedules, use an interactive immunization scheduler and view CDC educational resources. Visit the website at www.CDC.gov/vaccines/parents. |
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Monongalia, Marion, and Preston County WIC clients are eligible for free entry at The Spark! Imagination and Science Center by showing our eWIC card.
The Spark! Imagination and Science Center has puppets, science experiments, dress-up, and much more for you and your kids to explore. Monongalia, Marion, and Preston County WIC clients can get free admission for adults and up to 6 kids. Simply bring your eWIC card to the center for your free admission!
The Spark! Imagination and Science Center was previously known as the Children's Discovery Museum of West Virginia. The center is still located in the Mountaineer Mall at 5000 Greenbag Road. Open Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-1pm. |
