WIC Works

At Head for the Hills 2015, Jessica Arney MS, RD, LD provided an overview of the WIC (Women, Infants & Children) program.

Her WIC Works presentation included:

• the immediate benefits of nutrition education, counseling, supplemental foods and breastfeeding support.
• long term positive health outcomes associated with participation in the program
• the differences between WIC and SNAP

There were also resources such as Health Bites, so contact your local health department and have WIC Work for your patients!