Monthly WWA Board Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83248023641?pwd=kLVobq9qQof70qbamy38SHWmK5VQay.1 Meeting ID: 832 4802 3641 Passcode: 118095
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83248023641?pwd=kLVobq9qQof70qbamy38SHWmK5VQay.1 Meeting ID: 832 4802 3641 Passcode: 118095
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83248023641?pwd=kLVobq9qQof70qbamy38SHWmK5VQay.1 Meeting ID: 832 4802 3641 Passcode: 118095
WWA members will join with other WIC staff from across the state of Wisconsin to hear WWA updates and have the chance to let their voices be heard! This discussion is open to all WIC staff, no role restrictions, and will be moderated by a WWA Board member. No State WIC staff will be present.… Read More »WWA Membership Discussion – March 2025
Description: Learn how the Morrisania WIC Program has transformed breastfeeding support with innovative tech solutions. From a custom database to engaging group discussions, and now, AI training for professionals discover how we’re making a difference for WIC families. Speakers: Karla Lewis, MS, IBCLC, Breastfeeding Coordinator at Morrisania WIC Program and Theresa Landau, WIC Director at Morrisania… Read More »NWA-Enhancing Breastfeeding Support with Technology in WIC Programs
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83248023641?pwd=kLVobq9qQof70qbamy38SHWmK5VQay.1 Meeting ID: 832 4802 3641 Passcode: 118095
Description: This webinar will focus on underscoring the value of WIC, with a focus on the economic value of food packages and what that means for states and participants. Learn about how “value” has been explored previously, an understanding of value from a state WIC program perspective, and current work in the field that helps us… Read More »NWA – Exploring the Value of WIC: Value of the WIC Food Package
Description: This webinar will present the findings of the WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) Landscape Scan Report conducted under the Increasing Access to Healthy Food through Farmers Markets grant. The presentation will expand upon findings in the Landscape Scan Survey administered to WIC State Agencies in Spring 2024 and in-depth interviews with WIC participants and… Read More »NWA – WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program Landscape Scan Report Findings
Webinar offered by ASPHN. Registration Here.
Spring Business Meeting - Closed
Agenda 12:05-1:05 pm When is Malnutrition "Malnutrition"? A Comparison of WHO Growth Charts to Specialty Growth Charts in Medically Complex Children - Tom Wallach, MD 1:05 - 1:45 pm Understanding Nutrient Deficiencies in Infants with Growth Challenges - Caitlin Stewart, MS, RD, CDN, CNSC, CLC 2:00 - 3:00 pm Balancing Care: Ethics in Pediatric Nutrition… Read More »Nourish and Flourish: Advancements in Pediatric Allergy and Growth Part 1
Agenda 12:05-12:45 pm Gut Health Unveiled: Understanding Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Synbiotics - Presented by Carina Venter, PhD, RD 12:45 - 1:45 pm Food Allergies and Health Equity: Challenges and Solutions - Presented by Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH 2:00 - 2:45 Cracking the Code: Modern Approaches to Food Allergy Diagnosis Presented by Douglas P. Mack, MSc,… Read More »Nourish and Flourish: Advancements in Pediatric Allergy and Growth Part 2
This presentation will explore the presence of heavy metals in the environment and their potential pathways into the food supply. We will discuss the latest updates from FDA's Closer to Zero Action Plan, which aims to minimize dietary exposure to these metals, while emphasizing the importance of dietary variety and nutrient adequacy. Experts will help… Read More »Understanding heavy metals data and foods for infants and young children Webinar
Feeding young kids isn’t just about nutrition – it’s about honoring culture and connection. Join Dr. Elizabeth Widen and Marina Chaparro, MPH, RD, CDE on Tuesday June 17 at 2 PM CST for a free webinar on how dietitians can support Hispanic families during the first 1,000 days of life, a critical window for a… Read More »Nurturing Young Eaters Webinar
Live Webinar July 15th-16th or Fully Online Distance Program available on-demand from September 1st - December 31st. This continuing education program focuses on the improvement of maternal and infant health through the delivery of risk-appropriate high-quality nutrition services. The purpose of this activity is to enable the learner to: describe ways that nutrition programs and… Read More »2025 National Maternal Nutrition Intensive Course
Pregnancy Loss - Mental Health Mondays - Training Series This training session will be focusing on working with Parents who have Experienced Pregnancy Loss. The presentation draws from research recognizing that pregnancy loss occurs more often than many think. Statistically it occurs one out of every four pregnancies. This number is very high, and yet… Read More »Working with Parents who have Experienced Pregnancy Loss
Is it more than just picky eating? Speakers Mary Marcus, MS, RD, CD, LDN and Dr. Maria Stanley, MD, UW Waisman Center Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician and UW Department of Pediatrics Developmental and Genetics Division Chief will talk about pediatric feeding disorder, defined as impaired oral intake that is not age-appropriate, and is associated with medical,… Read More »Beyond Picky Eating
The rising incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in high-risk populations presents a critical challenge for health care professionals. Access issues and bias often leave women vulnerable to poor maternal and infant outcomes. The third and final installment in this webinar series will address these challenges and is designed to equip health care professionals with… Read More »Beyond Pregnancy: Reducing Postpartum Diabetes Risk and Supporting High-Risk Women with GDM
WWA welcomes all Wisconsin WIC Association members (all WI WIC staff) to attend our Annual Membership Meeting. Topics to be discussed include highlights of accomplishments, financial reporting, scholarship recipient experiences, and more. After the Annual Membership Meeting (recorded), an unrecorded open Member Discussion will be available to discuss WIC topics with other local agency members.… Read More »WWA Annual Membership Meeting
Speakers Mary Marcus, MS, RD, CD, LDN and Erin Thomson, MSW, LCSW, UW Waisman Center Family Navigator and Clinic Coordinator for the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Clinics will speak on how to advocate and refer families to resources. They will discuss how family navigators at the Waisman center work with families and their role, referral… Read More »Referral Process & Advocating for WIC Families
The incoming, current, and outgoing WWA Board members will meet to discuss the last year, plan for the future and work on team building. This will be a closed meeting to only board members.