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Links to external resources are provided as a public service and do not imply endorsement by the Washington State Department of Health.
Breastfeeding
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The Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington (BCW) is comprised of 1500 individuals and 22 local statewide coalitions. The BCW in conjunction with Within Reach, provides breastfeeding education materials, referrals and resources.
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Cindy Curtis, RN, IBCLC provides articles and advice about breastfeeding.
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Information is provided about major polices influencing breastfeeding promotion throughout the United States.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health website provides Breastfeeding Helpline information, a question and answer section, and articles about breastfeeding.
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The La Leche League's mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.
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The US Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health (OWH) was funded to carry out the National Breastfeeding Awareness Campaign to promote breastfeeding among first-time parents (mothers and fathers) who would not normally breastfeed their baby.
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Nutrition Education
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration website for kids, teens, and educators that includes activities and tips for food safety.
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Ellen Satter MS, RD, LCSW, BCD, is an internationally recognized authority on eating and feeding. Practical, warm and empowering, Satter integrates her 40 years of experience in helping adults be more positive, organized and nurturing in caring for themselves and their children.
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The EthnoMed site, hosted by Harborview Medical Center, contains information about cultural beliefs, medical issues and other related issues pertinent to the health care of recent immigrants to Seattle and the U.S.
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The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) website provides food allergy and anaphylaxis awareness and discusses the issues surrounding this disease.
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Online tools, brochures, and articles that can help you achieve a healthy lifestyle and answer your food and nutrition questions.
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Formerly 5 A Day, this Produce for Better Health and National Cancer Institute website focuses on increasing awareness of the health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables.
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Information about Washington WIC's three year USDA Revitalizing Nutrition Education project.
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A clearinghouse of public health education and health promotion projects, materials and resources in the State of Washington. This web site is designed to help community health professionals share their experience with colleagues around the state.
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Run by MedlinePlus, a service by the National Library of Health and the National Institutes of Health. Also available Spanish.
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Information on how to keep your child healthy with the right foods and exercise.
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Find recipes to meet one or many nutritional requirements.
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Information about program aiming to slow the rising rates of obesity, to provide greater access to nutritious foods, and to provide valuable education about nutrition.
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Nutrition education games hosted by the Pacific Science Center and the Washington State Dairy Council.
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Practical, up-to-date information you can use to balance good nutrition and a busy family schedule, including recipes, expert interviews, snack and meal tips, a Food Guide Pyramid overview, and more.
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The goal of SNAP–Ed is to provide educational programs that increase, within a limited budget, the likelihood that Basic Food Program and Food Distribution Program recipients will make healthy food choices and choose active lifestyles consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Food Guide Pyramid.
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Parent pages, full of fun and informative nutrition related activities you and your child can do together.
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Recipes, materials and publications addressing vegetarian and vegan nutrition topics.
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The Nutrition Education Network of Washington is a strategic alliance that coordinates nutrition education efforts to communicate consistent, positive and relevant messages to increase awareness of healthful and enjoyable eating. The Network is managed by Washington State University and is funded, in part by the US Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Food Stamp Office.
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The purpose of this website is to help WIC participants learn more about feeding their child such as providing regular meals and snacks, working with picky eaters, creating a positive eating environment, and the roles of the parent and the child in the feeding relationship. If you explore these pages and complete an easy to read module, you will get a "Certificate of Completion." Take it to your local WIC program to get "credit" for nutrition education!
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Other WIC Information
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The Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) provides locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables for WIC families and lower-income seniors and strengthens local economies and communities through the promotion of Washington State agriculture. This site contains information about the program and about the WIC agencies participating in the FMNP.
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This site maintained by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), a Federal agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, provides information on the benefits and services provided by WIC.
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WIC foods are intended to “supplement” participants' food intakes and should be consumed along with other wholesome foods needed for a balanced diet. Each of the WIC foods is rich in one or more of the following nutrients: protein, calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C, which tend to be low in the diets of the population WIC serves. This site contains a section addressing frequently asked questions about WIC foods.
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The National WIC Association (NWA) works on behalf of the WIC Program to gain bipartisan support in the US Congress, the support of successive Administrations and a broad coalition, including advocacy groups, health care and religious organizations and the CEOs of several Fortune 500 corporations.
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Nutrition First (formerly WALWICA) provides local WIC staff effective ways of improving and supporting a quality WIC program. The website offers legislative updates, employment opportunity notices, links, and more.
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WIC State Agencies organized alphabetically by state agency name.
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The WIC Overseas Program is established in the three TriCare Overseas Regions: Europe, Latin America and Pacific. This site provides oversea WIC locations and contact information.
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Links to WIC materials developed by other states.
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General Health Information
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Resources and information on children's health and safety topics from birth through early school age.
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The CSHCN Program serves children who have serious physical, behavioral or emotional conditions that require health and related services beyond those required by children generally. This site contains information about referrals, services, partners, current projects, and resources.
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The Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse (part of DSHS) promotes strategies that support healthy lifestyles by preventing the misuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, and supports recovery from the disease of chemical dependency. More funding for treatment available now!
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The Partnership for Food Safety Education has created a community portal to provide tools and information to help advance safe food handling practices.
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Provides general information about the First Steps program, how to apply, and how to keep your baby healthy and safe, and offers web-based resources for families.
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Recalled food products affecting Washington State are listed by product name and date of recall. Recalls will be listed on this page for about a year. For information about older recalls or to see recalls that affect areas outside our state, see FDA and USDA recalls and safety alerts.
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This site is designed to provide you with reliable resources to help you make informed decisions on the importance of immunizations for children, adolescents, and adults.
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This site provides referrals to programs that help with food, cash assistance, child care, and medical benefits or long-term care. Answer six questions to learn of programs your family may qualify for.
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This site helps locate a Community Service Office near your home.
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A home safety guide providing information on food and kitchen safety, poisons in the home, and fire prevention and response.
Helping people quit using tobacco is a major emphasis of the state program and involves a variety of activities.
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Within Reach is a private non-profit organization whose mission is to serve as the foremost catalyst for improvements in maternal, child and family heath. They provide eligibility screenings for many programs, including Medicaid, WIC, Basic Food and Take Charge Family Planning. They also provide information about the WIC clinic closest to your home.
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