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National Nurses Week May 6-12, 2026Thank you to all the nurses at Meeker County HHS. Your compassion, dedication, and ex...
05/06/2026

National Nurses Week May 6-12, 2026

Thank you to all the nurses at Meeker County HHS. Your compassion, dedication, and expertise while caring for others makes a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, families, and our entire community.

We are grateful for all that you do and proud to have such an exceptional group of nurses on our team.

04/23/2026
02/27/2026
Indoor Activity Ideas for KidsToo cold to go outside to play? Here are 3 indoor activities to get wiggles out or get you...
01/26/2026

Indoor Activity Ideas for Kids
Too cold to go outside to play? Here are 3 indoor activities to get wiggles out or get your creativity flowing!
🎨 Make paper chains or paper crafts like snowflakes using construction paper or printer paper.
⭐ Use painters tape to make a hopscotch board on the floor.
📺 Put your favorite kid friendly music videos or silly movie on the TV and have a dance-along party.
🌈Do a rainbow challenge, try to find items at home in each color category of the rainbow. Whoever completes their rainbow first wins!
Learn how WIC can support your family at www.signupwic.com.

¿Hace demasiado frío para salir a jugar? ¡Aquí hay 3 actividades que se pueden hacer en el interior para ejercitarse y dejar fluir su creatividad!
🎨 Haga cadenas de papel o manualidades de papel como copos de nieve usando papel de construcción o papel para impresora.
⭐ Use cinta de pintor para hacer un tablero de rayuela en el piso.
📺 Ponga sus videos musicales favoritos para niños o películas tontas en el televisor y organice una fiesta de baile.
🌈Organice un desafío de arcoíris, intente encontrar artículos en casa para cada categoría de los colores del arcoíris. ¡Quien complete su arcoíris primero gana!
Descubra cómo WIC puede apoyar a su familia en www.signupwic.com.

Mental Health Check-InThe shorter, darker days and lack of sunlight can make January feel long and tough to get through ...
01/21/2026

Mental Health Check-In
The shorter, darker days and lack of sunlight can make January feel long and tough to get through at times. Remember, taking care of your mental health is part of taking care of your family. It's okay to not be okay, you are not alone. ❤️
Need additional support or someone to talk to? Talk with your local WIC clinic for mental health resources or get in touch with text or call based support from the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline

Los días más cortos y oscuros y la falta de luz solar pueden hacer que enero parezca largo y difícil de superar a veces. Recuerde, que cuidar su salud mental es parte de cuidar a su familia. Está bien no estar bien, no está solo. ❤️
¿Necesita ayuda adicional o a alguien con quien hablar? Hable con su clínica WIC local para obtener recursos para la salud mental o comuníquese con la asistencia por mensaje de texto o por teléfono a la Línea Nacional de Salud Mental Materna: https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline

01/16/2026

January: Pregnancy, Postpartum & Preparing for Baby

January is a time to prepare and learn — especially for families expecting a baby. Family Home Visiting offers free, education to support families during pregnancy and the early postpartum period.

During home visits, Public Health Nurses provide education on:
• Physical and emotional changes during pregnancy
• What to expect after birth and during postpartum recovery
• Breastfeeding education and infant feeding support
• Newborn care, sleep, growth, and development
• Infant weight checks and health monitoring in your home
Family Home Visiting is voluntary, free, and personalized, helping families feel informed and supported as they prepare to welcome a new baby.

➡️ To give a self referral follow this link: Family Home Visiting - Meeker McLeod Sibley Community Health Services. www.mmspublichealth.org

As the weather gets chillier and winter flu and cold season continues, it’s important to take steps to prevent illness a...
01/15/2026

As the weather gets chillier and winter flu and cold season continues, it’s important to take steps to prevent illness and to check in with you and your child’s health care providers. ❄️
To boost your winter wellness, prioritize sleep, take vitamin D supplements (with approval from your doctor), sip herbal teas to warm your body, use a humidifier to prevent nose bleeds and sore throats from dry winter air, and wash your hands regularly with warm soapy water. 🍵💤🧼
WIC also offers health care referrals and nutrition education to help your family stay healthy this season, learn more at www.signupwic.com!

A medida que el clima se vuelve más frío y continúa la temporada de gripe y resfriados de invierno, es importante tomar medidas para prevenir enfermedades y consultar a los proveedores de atención médica suyos y de sus hijos. ❄️
Para mejorar su bienestar invernal, priorice dormir, tome suplementos de vitamina D (con la aprobación de su médico), beba tés de hierbas para calentar su cuerpo, use un humidificador para prevenir hemorragias nasales y dolores de garganta por el aire seco del invierno y lávese las manos regularmente con agua tibia y jabón. 🍵💤🧼
WIC también ofrece referencias para atención médica y educación nutricional para ayudar a su familia a mantenerse saludable esta temporada. ¡Obtenga más información en www.signupwic.com!

World Folic Acid Awareness Week - January 5-11Folic Acid is an important B vitamin that helps the body make healthy new ...
01/11/2026

World Folic Acid Awareness Week - January 5-11
Folic Acid is an important B vitamin that helps the body make healthy new cells. While everyone needs folic acid, people who are pregnant, or plan on becoming pregnant, need extra folic acid supplementation in addition to eating vitamin-rich foods. Getting enough folic acid before and during pregnancy can prevent major birth defects in a developing baby’s spine and brain.
Some foods with folic acid include:
🥬 Leafy green vegetables
🍑 Fresh, frozen, and canned fruits
🫘Dried or canned beans, fresh or frozen peas, and nuts
🍞Enriched breads, cereals, and other whole grain products
Learn more about the importance of folic acid in pregnancy: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/prenatal/Pages/Where-We-Stand-Folic-Acid.aspx
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1. Nutrientes destacados: Ácido fólico World Folic Acid Awareness Week - January 5-11
Fólico es una vitamina B importante que ayuda al cuerpo a producir nuevas células sanas. Aunque todos necesitan ácido fólico, las mujeres embarazadas o que planean quedar embarazadas necesitan un suplemento adicional de ácido fólico además de comer alimentos ricos en vitaminas. Consumir suficiente ácido fólico antes y durante el embarazo puede prevenir defectos congénitos mayores en la columna vertebral y el cerebro del bebé en desarrollo.

Algunos alimentos con ácido fólico incluyen:
🥬 Verduras con hojas verdes
🍑 Frutas frescas, congeladas y enlatadas
🫘 Frijoles secos o enlatados, chícharos frescos o congelados y nueces
🍞 Panes, cereales y otros productos integrales enriquecidos

Obtenga más información sobre la importancia del ácido fólico en el embarazo: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/prenatal/Pages/Where-We-Stand-Folic-Acid.aspx

01/09/2026
As this year comes to an end, we're reflecting on a year of happy, healthy babies and strong, supported families. Thank ...
12/31/2025

As this year comes to an end, we're reflecting on a year of happy, healthy babies and strong, supported families. Thank you for letting WIC be a part of your journey.
From all of us at WIC, we wish you a joyous new year! 🎉 We can't wait to see you in 2026.
#2026
A medida que este año llega a su fin, hacemos un balance de doce meses llenos de bebés felices y sanos, y de familias fuertes y acompañadas. Gracias por permitir que WIC sea parte de su camino.
De parte de todo el equipo de WIC, ¡le deseamos un feliz Año Nuevo! 🎉 Tenemos muchas ganas de seguir acompañándolo(a) en 2026.

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114 N Holcombe Avenue, Ste 180
Litchfield, MN
55355

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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