Webster County Health Department

06/02/2026

Some people have been calling WIC participants and pretending to be WIC staff. They ask for personal or financial information, but these calls are not from WIC.
WIC staff will never call you to ask for things like your personal details, bank information, or account numbers. Any call asking for this is a scam.
If you get a call like this:
• Don’t share any information.
• Hang up right away.
• Report the call to your local WIC office.
Your safety and privacy matter. Thank you for staying alert and helping keep our community safe.

06/02/2026

05/21/2026

Plugged milk ducts can happen when a milk duct does not drain properly. Although it is uncomfortable, it is common, with many ways to find relief.

● Lightly massage your breast from the plugged duct down to the ni**le before and during breastfeeding.
● Apply ice or cold packs.
● Breastfeed on demand and use different positions.
● Empty the affected breast first.

If you have plugged ducts or any questions about breastfeeding, reach out to a WIC breastfeeding expert for support. Visit www.signupwic.com to find a WIC clinic near you.

05/20/2026

May is Preeclampsia Month. Preeclampsia is a high blood pressure disorder that can have serious health implications. Let’s spread awareness of the importance of timely and routine prenatal care, which can help detect Preeclampsia early.

Talk to your healthcare provider about the risks of high blood pressure during pregnancy. Your nearby WIC agency can also provide you with resources and preventative measures to manage your blood pressure! 🤰

Visit www.signupwic.com to find a WIC clinic near you!

05/20/2026

🔗To learn more about I-Smile Silver or to find your I-Smile Silver Coordinator, visit https://hhs.iowa.gov/health-prevention/dental-oral-health/i-smile-silver
Webster County Health Department
Lee County Health Department
Scott County Health Department

05/19/2026

05/15/2026

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05/15/2026

Did you know there’s something you can do to help prevent your baby from developing food allergies? Evidence shows that introducing of major food allergens early can significantly lower the risk of food allergies among children. 💡
You can introduce safely food allergens at the same time you start to offer other solid foods to your baby by taking steps like:
🔹 Paying attention to timing: Start offering food allergens to your baby when they are developmentally ready, around 4 to 6 months, when other solids are introduced.
🔹 Avoiding choking risks: Baby’s first foods should always be in baby friendly forms.
🔹 Being consistent: Any progress is a great start! The key is to be consistent and gradually increase the amount of each allergen they eat.
🔹 Offering lots of variety: While you don’t want to offer two new foods in the same meal, giving your baby a chance to try lots of different foods over time helps them experience different flavors, textures, and nutrients.
🔹 Keeping your healthcare and WIC team in the loop: Talk to your healthcare team and WIC clinic staff about food allergies early, even at your 1- or 3-month appointments or at WIC check-ins! They are here to support you with your feeding plans.

For more information on introducing allergens to your child’s diet, visit www.fampitfamily.org/early-allergen-introduction.

05/15/2026

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