WIC-Grand Island at Central District Health Dept

06/19/2026

06/17/2026

WIC is here for moms, dads, parents, grandparents, foster parents, aunts, uncles, and guardians of all kinds! If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have had a baby in the past 6 months, or are caring for a child under 5, you can get healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthcare referrals, and more from WIC.

To learn more about the benefits WIC has to offer, visit https://signupwic.com/get-started

¡WIC está aquí para mamás, papás, padres, abuelos, padres de crianza, tías, tíos y tutores de todo tipo! Si está embarazada, en período de lactancia, tuvo un bebé en los últimos 6 meses o está a cargo de un niño menor de 5 años, puede obtener alimentos saludables, educación nutricional, apoyo para la lactancia, derivaciones médicas y mucho más a través de WIC.

Para obtener más información sobre los beneficios que ofrece WIC, visite https://signupwic.com/es/get-started

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06/15/2026

Warm weather ✅ Fresh, in-season fruit for your berry-loving toddler ✅Using your WIC fruit and vegetable benefits to boost your produce budget ✅

Learn more about the latest WIC food package updates that allow for more flexibility and personalized options to fit your family’s needs: https://signupwic.com/news/wic-101-food-benefits-nutrition


Clima cálido ✅ Fruta fresca de estación para su bebé amante de las bayas ✅ Usar sus beneficios de frutas y verduras del WIC para hacer rendir más su presupuesto de compras ✅

Obtenga más información sobre las últimas actualizaciones del paquete de alimentos del WIC que permiten mayor flexibilidad y opciones personalizadas para adaptarse a las necesidades de su familia: https://signupwic.com/news/wic-101-food-benefits-nutrition

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06/12/2026

We’re so excited for the warm, sunny months! ☀️As you and your family start enjoying the sun and spending more time outside, we want to remind you about the importance of sun protection! 🧴

Here are some helpful tips to keep your little ones safe in the sun this summer:

🌴Instead of sunscreen, keep babies 6 months and under in shaded areas and use sun-protective clothing items to protect their skin.
👒Utilize sun-protection accessories like sunhats and sunglasses.
🧴Use baby-safe sunscreens with mineral filters to prevent skin irritation.
🏖️Reapply! Make sure you take breaks in outdoor play to reset and reapply sunscreen, especially after swimming.

Learn more about how to keep your family safe in the sun: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Sun-Safety.aspx

¡Estamos muy emocionados por los meses cálidos y soleados! ☀️ A medida que usted y su familia comienzan a disfrutar del sol y a pasar más tiempo al aire libre, queremos recordarle la importancia de la protección solar. 🧴

Aquí hay algunos consejos útiles para mantener a sus pequeños seguros este verano:

🌴 En lugar de aplicarles protector solar, mantenga a los bebés menores de 6 meses en áreas con sombra y vístalos con prendas de protección solar para proteger su piel.
👒 Utilice accesorios de protección solar como sombreros y gafas de sol.
🧴 Use protectores solares seguros para bebés con filtros minerales para prevenir la irritación de la piel.
🏖️ ¡Vuelva a aplicarlo! Asegúrese de tomar descansos del juego al aire libre y vuelva a aplicar el protector solar, especialmente después de nadar.

Obtenga más información sobre cómo mantener a su familia segura bajo el sol: https://www.healthychildren.org/spanish/safety-prevention/at-play/paginas/sun-safety.aspx

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Sunscreen can help protect the skin from sunburn and some skin cancers but only if used correctly. Keep in mind that sunscreen should be used for sun protection, not as a reason to stay in the sun longer.

06/11/2026

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06/09/2026

06/08/2026

June brings summer’s sweetest chapter: strawberry season! 🍓Strawberries are the WIC-approved food of the month!

Strawberries are filled with antioxidants and vitamins, including vitamin C, which helps support your immune system! These berries can also improve both heart health and blood sugar, making them a great healthy snack. 🫶 Strawberries are also super versatile—try including them in smoothies, salads, desserts, or homemade jams!


¡Junio trae el capítulo más dulce del verano: la temporada de fresas! 🍓 ¡Las fresas son el alimento del mes aprobado por el WIC!

¡Las fresas están llenas de antioxidantes y vitaminas, como la vitamina C, que ayudan a fortalecer su sistema inmunológico! Estas bayas también pueden mejorar la salud cardíaca y los niveles de azúcar en sangre, lo que las convierte en un excelente refrigerio saludable. 🫶 Las fresas también son muy versátiles: ¡pruebe incluirlas en batidos, ensaladas, postres o mermeladas caseras!

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06/05/2026

Happy ! At WIC, we celebrate and support families of all kinds. 🌈 Everyone deserves access to nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, health care referrals, and more. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum, or caring for a child under 5—your family may qualify for WIC! 💖
Getting started with WIC is worth it. Visit www.signupwic.com to learn more and get connected!


¡Feliz ! ( ) En WIC, celebramos y apoyamos a familias de todos los tipos. 🌈 Todos merecen acceso a alimentos nutritivos, apoyo para la lactancia, derivaciones médicas y mucho más. Si está embarazada, en período de lactancia, en el posparto o a cargo de un niño menor de 5 años, ¡su familia puede calificar para el WIC! 💖

Vale la pena comenzar con WIC. Visite www.signupwic.com/es para obtener más información y conectarse.

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05/29/2026

Iodine is an essential mineral during all stages of life! ❤️ Iodine supports the thyroid by producing hormones necessary to regulate metabolism, heart rate, and body temperature. 🌡️
Iodine is also important during pregnancy! Regular iodine intake helps form the cerebral cortex, neural pathways, and hippocampus, helping your baby’s cognitive development! 🧠
The body cannot store iodine for long periods of time, so try to incorporate iodine regularly into your diet! Dairy, seaweed, and seafood are all plentiful sources of iodine. 🐟
Want to learn more about how nutrients support your family's health? Visit www.signupwic.com/about to learn more!

05/26/2026

Did you know? Your baby’s skin can play a role in whether they develop a food allergy! Even before your baby is introduced to solids and new foods, they can still still come into direct contact with food allergens through their skin. If this happens regularly, it may increase their chances of developing an allergy to that particular food.
Studies show that while eating an allergen early can protect your baby from that food allergy, but if that same food touches their skin regularly, it can actually raise the risk of an allergy.
So how can you do to help protect your baby’s skin? We suggest: Wash your hands after eating, especially if the food you ate is a common allergen. Then wash your hands again before touching your baby’s skin, such as during diaper changes or when putting on lotions or creams.

To learn more about this and other food allergy topics, visit www.fampitfamily.org.