Interesting Links

Links to external resources are provided as a public service and do not imply endorsement by the Washington State Department of Health.

• Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington
  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.

• Breastfeeding Online
  Cindy Curtis, RN, IBCLC provides articles and advice about breastfeeding.

• Breastfeeding Topics - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  Information is provided about major polices influencing breastfeeding promotion throughout the United States.

• Breastfeeding Topics - National Women's Health Information Center
  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.

• La Leche League of Washington
  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.

• National Breastfeeding Awareness Campaign - US DHHS Office on Women's Health
  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.

• Basic Food Nutrition Education Program - Department of Health
  The goal of BFNEP 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.

• Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
  U.S. Food and Drug Administration website for kids, teens, and educators that includes activities and tips for food safety.

• Ellyn Satter Associates
  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.

• EthnoMed
  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.

• Food Allergy Network
  The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) website provides food allergy and anaphylaxis awareness and discusses the issues surrounding this disease.

• Food and Nutrition Information - American Dietetic Association
  Online tools, brochures, and articles that can help you achieve a healthy lifestyle and answer your food and nutrition questions.

• Fruits & Veggies - More Matters
  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.

• Growing Month-by-Month
  Child growth and development information, offered by Georgia Division of Public Health.

• Healthy Habits
  Information about Washington WIC's 3 year USDA Revitalizing Nutrition Education project.

• Health Education Resource Exchange (H.E.R.E)
  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.

• Herb & Dietary Supplement Database
  Run by MedlinePlus, a service by the National Library of Health and the National Institutes of Health.  Also available Spanish.

• Kids Health for Parents
  Information on how to keep your child healthy with the right foods and exercise.

• Meals for You
  Find recipes to meet one or many nutritional requirements.

• Nutrition and Physical Activity Program - Department of Health
  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.

• Nutrition Cafe
  Nutrition education games hosted by the Pacific Science Center and the Washington State Dairy Council.

• Nutrition Explorations - Family Guide to Healthy Eating
  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.

• Team Nutrition
  Parent pages, full of fun and informative nutrition related activities you and your child can do together.

• Vegetarian Resource Group
  Recipes, materials and publications addressing vegetarian and vegan nutrition topics.

• Washington State University Nutrition Education Network
  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.

• WICHealth.org
  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!

• Farmers Market Nutrition Program
  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.

• General WIC Information - USDA Food and Nutrition Services
  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.

• Information About WIC Food Packages - USDA Food and Nutrition Services
  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.

• National WIC Association (NWA)
  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.

• State WIC Websites and Contact Information - USDA
  WIC State Agencies organized alphabetically by state agency name.

• TriCare - WIC Overseas
  The WIC Overseas Program has been established in the three TriCare Overseas Regions: Europe, Latin America and Pacific. This site provides oversea WIC locations and contact information.

• WALWICA - Washington Association of Local WIC Agencies
  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.

• WIC Works Resource System
  Links to WIC materials developed by other states.

• Children with Special Health Care Needs - Department of Health
  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.

• Drug and Alcohol Treatment
  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!
  Eligibility, screening, and referral information.

• Fight Bac!
  The Partnership for Food Safety Education has created a community portal to provide tools and information to help advance safe food handling practices.

• First Steps/Maternity Support Services - Department of Social and Health Services
  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.

• Immunizations Program - Department of Health
  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.

• Income Eligibility Calculator - Department of Social and Health Services
  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.

• Locate A Community Service Office Near You - Department of Social and Health Services
  This site helps locate a Community Service Office near your home.

• Tobacco Prevention & Control Program - Department of Health
  Helping people quit using tobacco is a major emphasis of the state program and involves a variety of activities.

• Within Reach
  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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