All Ashtabula County WIC clinics are open & ONLY doing appointments from the parking lot. Call from the parking lot when you arrive. Infants and children do not need to be present. Continue to check for updates as things may change. #AshtabulaWIC#AllInThisTogether#pleaseshare
Did you know that you can start breastfeeding again even if you've stopped for a while? It's called "relactation," and it's a great option for moms who want to give their babies the benefits of breastmilk. Call our WIC agency can help you get started! 440-998-7515
Breastfeeding is beautiful and natural, but it's not always easy. ❤️ Learn how WIC can support you before, during, and after your breastfeeding journey
May is National Foster Care Month! But did you know that some foster families qualify for WIC?
If you’re fostering a little one under age 5, contact our agency to see if you qualify: 440-998-7515 #HealthyStartsHere#NationalFosterCareMonth
Thank you to all our foster parents.
Did you know May is National Strawberry Month? Strawberries are a great (and delicious) source of vitamin C! How does your family like to enjoy them? We recommend adding them to oatmeal. 🍓
May is National Women’s Health Month, and WIC is here to help you and your family thrive!
Contact our WIC agency to learn what benefits you can receive as a mother. 440-998-7515
Please welcome Crystal. She is one of our health professionals and certifiers. Crystal graduated from YSU with a BSAS in Food and Nutrition. A super fun fact about Crystal is she likes to dabble in making things out of stained glass.
If you see Crystal, please welcome her!
May is National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! This month and every month, we celebrate our AANHPI families.
#AANHPIHeritageMonth
For all the things you do when no one is watching;
For all the difficult conversations you've had;
For all the love in your heart;
For all the sacrifices you’ve made –
Thank you, moms 💜
Happy Mother’s Day from WIC!
Babies and toddlers have different calorie and nutritional needs. Our WIC agency can work with you on a nutrition plan specific to your child! 🍏🥪🍊 We have dietitians, nurses, and registered dietetic technicians.
To care for our little ones, we need to take care of ourselves 💜 It starts by ensuring our minds and bodies are healthy.
This National Women’s Checkup Week. Call your doctor to schedule your annual checkup appointment. You can also call 211 for Ashtabula Services
Foods for Eye Health (Healthy Vision Month)
Celebrate Healthy Vision Month by serving food containing nutrients that help prevent cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and other sight woes.
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Make it Mediterranean
(May is National Mediterranean Month)
During National Mediterranean Diet Month, learn about the foods common to this eating
pattern.
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What better time to schedule vaccine appointments for your little one than during World Immunization Week?
We can provide referrals for where to get the immunizations. Just ask our staff! #ashtabulaWIC#immunizationweek
To all the parents struggling with substance use recovery – you are not alone. WIC is here to help you through this process so you and your little one can have a safe and happy home. #bettertogether#recovery#AshtabulaWIC
Today is National Picnic Day. So take some time as a family to sit outside or inside if it is raining and have a picnic! What are some of your favorite picnic foods? Personally, I love cucumber salad. So refreshing! Send us pictures of your picnic. We'd love to see them!
If you recently received a positive pregnancy test, you can apply for WIC! It’s not too early to start accessing nutritious food and resources to improve your health – and the health of your baby. 💟
Call our office at 440-998-7515 to make an appointment. #ashtabulaWIC