Alameda County WIC Program

06/18/2020

06/18/2020

More shopping tips from WIC!

06/17/2020

Some shopping tips from WIC!

06/04/2020

05/29/2020

Peach Pie Smoothie

05/26/2020

Help! The Mothers Milk Bank, providing donated human milk for premature and sick babies, is very low on milk! They say they are "working day by day now." If you are interested in donating your milk, or know someone who is, please call the milk bank directly at 877-375-6645.

Help! The Mothers Milk Bank, providing donated human milk for premature and sick babies, is very low on milk! They say they are "working day by day now." If you are interested in donating your milk, or know someone who is, please call the milk bank directly at 877-375-6645.

04/15/2020

04/03/2020

Laid off during coronavirus? New rules make it easier to apply for CalFresh food stamps

New rules make it easier to apply for CalFresh. WIC offices are open during the shutdown, and being careful about keeping far apart.

A series of policy changes are making it simpler for low-income people to sign up for and keep their CalFresh benefits.

04/02/2020

California WIC - My Family

WIC is open for business.

If you are concerned about waiting in an office, let your local WIC office know. WIC locations have procedures to help you get WIC benefits as quickly as possible as some locations may be closed to the public. Please call for information before visiting.

03/26/2020

Here is an article taken from the USDA Economic Research page I found interesting and thought to share:
Overview
Food choices influence the health and well-being of individuals. Current dietary concerns include the overconsumption of calories, added sugars, and saturated fats; under consumption of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables; and health conditions such as obesity.
ERS examines factors driving dietary choices and the economic consequences of nutritional and health outcomes. Food and dietary choices are influenced not only by prices and income, but also by family structure, time constraints, psychological factors, nutritional information, and Federal food and nutrition assistance programs. ERS provides in-depth economic analyses of:
the Nation's food consumption trends,
consumer reactions to changes in economic factors such as food prices and income,
consumer reactions to changes in noneconomic factors such as nutrition labeling,
dietary patterns, and
the relationship between food intake and nutritional/health outcomes.

03/26/2020

Food Safety Home Page | CDC

Food Safety Home Page | CDC

Visit CDC's food safety site for information on recalled food, food poisoning symptoms, foodborne disease outbreaks, and tips to help prevent food poisoning.

03/26/2020

California Baby-Friendly Birth Facilities - Google My Maps

California Baby-Friendly Birth Facilities - Google My Maps

Location of the designated Baby-Friendly Hospitals in California.

03/26/2020

Stocking Up On Food? You Could Be Limiting Options For Low-Income Shoppers.

Stocking Up On Food? You Could Be Limiting Options For Low-Income Shoppers.

People who rely on government subsidies like CalFresh can make informed decisions by paying attention to labels on food items.

03/26/2020

Alameda County WIC Program will be serving all their clients by telephone between the hours of 8:30-4:00 M-F from March 17th 2020 through April 7th 2020.
Please call 510-595-6400 for an appointment and remote issuance of benefits.
Thank you and stay safe!

03/26/2020

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and Breastfeeding

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and Breastfeeding

Learn more about breastfeeding and Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

03/23/2020

WIC is still serving clients. Call Alameda County 510-595-6400 to find out more.

A huge thank you to the dedicated WIC staff who are working both on the frontlines and in an administrative capacity to serve WIC participants! They are helping to ensure that mothers and young children have access to healthy foods, breastfeeding support, and are accurately informed on maternal and child recommendations during this public health emergency.

03/22/2020

Covered California Opens Special Enrollment Period in Response to Coronavirus Crisis | KQED News

Covered California Opens Special Enrollment Period in Response to Coronavirus Crisis | KQED News

Californians who have lost a job or work hours because of coronavirus closures will be allowed to sign up for the state's Affordable Care Act marketplace.

03/17/2020

Video y Power Point para los nuevos miembros de WIC.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r1ZRhm-noE&list=PLM_7FEo5SNffnKXQsd0_Tkc4KxzCbpN1_

03/17/2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5STdH752k2w&list=PLM_7FEo5SNffVCv28iryXS54C4nNFcbUJ

Video and Power Point slides for new WIC enrollees.

03/17/2020

Alameda County WIC Program will be serving all their clients by telephone from March 17th 2020 through April 7th 2020.
Please call 510-595-6400 for an appointment and remote issuance of benefits.

Thank you and stay safe!

03/12/2020

Please call 510-595-6400 if your child is sick and you have an appointment. You may be eligible to receive your benefits remotely. You may also conduct your education online by logging in to WIChealth.org or call for phone education. Please remember your health first!

03/11/2020

More info on pregnancy, breastfeeding and COVID-19.

THIS LIBRARY WAS CREATED in FEBRUARY 2020. The posts were crated using information published in The Lancet on February 12, 2020. Our understanding of COVID-19 continues to evolve. _________________

As our community prepares to face a new and novel virus we need to be prepared - not just for the virus but for people's anxieties and fears.

One of the most important things we can do as providers and advocates is to empower people with information. When we all have the facts it's easier for us to make informed decisions.

http://nationalperinatal.org/COVID-19/

DISCLAIMER: The global picture of COVID-19 is a fluid, evolving situation and although we will endeavor to stay as updated as possible, the information posted here may not reflect the latest news and practice guidance.

#corona #coronavirus #pregnancy #verticaltransmission #neonate #COVID-19

03/11/2020

The Milk Meg

KEEP BREASTFEEDING YOUR BABY EVEN IF YOU HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO THE CORONAVIRUS OR HAVE THE CORONA VIRUS. If you are reading anything that states otherwise then you are not receiving evidence based information and not following the guidelines by every health organisation including the WHO and CDC and UNICEF.

There are many reasons for this including:
*Your baby will have been exposed long before you started showing symptoms.
*Your milk continues to provide crucial illness prevention and healing properties.
*There is no evidence to support the recommendation to stop breastfeeding.

{graphic by National Perinatal Association}

03/08/2020

National Perinatal Association

CDC: Interim Guidance on Breastfeeding for a Mother Confirmed or Under Investigation For COVID-19 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/pregnancy-guidance-breastfeeding.html

02/19/2020

Science Says Moms Are Happier When Kids Go to Bed Early

When do your kids go to bed?

It turns out, earlier bedtimes aren't just good for kids' health and well being, they're good for their moms, too! (Now can someone show this to our kids?!)

02/10/2020

Alameda County's Allana Samuel featured in California Breastfeeding Coalition Celebration of Black History Month, kudos to you Allana!

02/10/2020

Check this out!

02/10/2020

Angela's Story: Lifelong Friends for Mom and Baby

During #BlackHistoryMonth, it's important to build awareness about the health disparities that exist for African American women 🤱 and their children. Unfortunately, infant mortality continues to vary by race, and non-Hispanic African American women are 2.3 times more likely to face infant mortality. When African American women are empowered 💪 with the tools 🔧 to manage and reduce stress ⬇️, they are more likely to have and raise happy, healthy children 👶. Learn more about how programs like Black Infant Health provide the support that African American mothers need. ➡️https://youtu.be/6_4S4ntsa88

When Angela enrolled in the Black Infant Health (BIH) program over two years ago, she didn’t realize the impact it would have on her—and also her unborn baby...

02/04/2020

ImmigrationLawHelp.org | Helping low-income immigrants find legal help

ImmigrationLawHelp.org | Helping low-income immigrants find legal help

01/30/2020

Check out the Wed class at Eastmont and Telegraph WIC Sites!

01/21/2020

All Fathers Welcome!

12/30/2019

Three public health interventions could prevent 94 million premature deaths

Lower blood pressure, cut sodium intake, and eliminate trans fat to save 94 Million lives, worldwide...

For immediate release: June 10, 2019 Boston, MA – A worldwide effort to lower people’s blood pressure, cut their sodium intake, and eliminate trans fat from their diet could dramatically reduce the…

12/30/2019

Baby Ibuprofen Sold At CVS, Walmart & Family Dollar Has Been Recalled

Baby Ibuprofen Sold At CVS, Walmart & Family Dollar Has Been Recalled

Parents who are concerned their child might be suffering from pain or fever will want to double check the type of pain relief they're giving their children. As ABC News reported on Thursday, baby ibuprofen has been voluntarily recalled from popular…

11/25/2019

Covered California

Need assistance with your Covered California application or account? Free expert help is available in your area: https://covrdca.com/2mp4Yvv

11/15/2019

Starting Out Strong Promotional Advertisement 2019

https://youtu.be/hSbQcmwHn4E

Alameda County Public Health Department Starting Out Strong Program