Madison County Health Department

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Lunes de Leche 🤱

No tienes que hacerlo sola.

Te invitamos a nuestro Grupo de Apoyo de Lactancia en Español 🤍
Un espacio seguro para hacer preguntas, recibir apoyo y conectar con otras familias.

✨ Apoyo uno a uno
✨ Comunidad y conexión
✨ Sin juicios, solo apoyo

Más información y recursos aquí:
https://www.madisoncountyhealth.org/wicbreastfeeding.html

05/29/2026

Did you know that foster children under age five are eligible for WIC, regardless of their foster parent(s) income? 💭

With WIC, foster families have access to personalized nutrition education and healthy foods, plus healthcare referrals and information about additional support in your community! 💞

Learn more about how Madison County NC WIC can support your family: https://www.madisoncountyhealth.org/wic.html

05/28/2026

Many thanks to the Lord’s Harvest for helping us re-stock on canned goods. We appreciate you!

05/27/2026

Sign up to donate blood at the Marshall Library on June 17th and give back to your community! Appointments are available between 9am and 3pm, sign up by emailing Peggy at [email protected] or by visiting https://bit.ly/blood-mcpl

05/26/2026

Mental health is personal.

What works for one person may not work for another, and that’s okay. The path may look different for everyone, but we all deserve 💚

Find free tools and ways to get involved at mhanational.org/may

05/20/2026

Madison County NC WIC is now part of the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program! Visit them this weekend at the Mars Hill Farmer's Market to learn more.

Have you heard about our Farmers' Market Nutrition Program? It helps WIC families buy fresh, local produce while supporting North Carolina farmers! 🍎🥦 To find out more, call us at 828-673-8221 or visit us at the Mars Hill Farmers and Artisans Market this Saturday (5/23) from 10AM to 1PM!

WIC FMNP Flyer:
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/farmers-market-nutrition-program-participant-flyer-2026/download?attachment

05/20/2026

Today at 5PM!

You don’t have to navigate breastfeeding alone.

Join our Breastfeeding Support Group (English) 🤍
A welcoming space for pregnant and breastfeeding parents to ask questions, share experiences, and receive support.

✨ One-on-one guidance
✨ Community connection
✨ Encouragement without judgment

📅 5/20/2026
🕒 5:00 PM
📍Sign up here: https://www.madisoncountyhealth.org/wicbreastfeeding.html

05/20/2026

Did you know there’s something you can do to help prevent your baby from developing food allergies? Evidence shows that introducing major food allergens early can significantly lower the risk of food allergies among children. 💡

You can safely introduce 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 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.