Fill Up on Extra Fruits and Veggies This Summer with WIC
May 26, 2021
The fruit and vegetable cash-value benefit (CVB) was first introduced to the WIC Program in 2007. It allows participants to purchase vegetables and fruit with their WIC food package as part of a healthful diet. Under normal circumstances, the monthly CVB is $9 per child and $11 for pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women. The American
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025
March 3, 2021
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 is the first edition to include recommendations for infant and toddlers! From birth to 2 years old is a critically important time for parents to feed their children properly to promote optimal growth and development. It is also an important time to establish healthy dietary patterns that can influence
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WIC Updates Program to EBT Card
August 26, 2020
New to WIC! Well Child Center and IL WIC has transitioned to the EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card. No more paper vouchers! WIC participants will now receive benefits on an eWIC card, which is similar to a debit card. After attending a WIC appointment or completing a WIC class, food benefits are added onto the eWIC card. The family’s WIC food benefits will last until the next WIC visit. To complete transactions, participants will need to enter the PIN that
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Pediatric Dental Clinic Reopens!
June 15, 2020
We are excited to announce that our Pediatric Dental Clinic is now open for appointments. Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to your safety.
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Well Child Center’s Response to COVID-19
March 17, 2020
While we are open during regular business hours during this Coronavirus outbreak, Well Child Center (WCC) is taking precautions to prevent its spread in our community.
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The Importance of the 2020 Census
March 17, 2020
In mid-March, everyone will receive an invitation to complete the 2020 Census. You can respond in one of three ways: online, by phone, or by mail. Why should you participate? The 2020 Census counts every person living in the 50 states, District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories providing critical data that will directly affect
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March Food Demo: You’re Invited!
March 4, 2020
Making healthy choices at mealtime is not always easy, especially on a budget. The objective of a food demonstration is to improve and diversify family feeding practices. Live demonstrations help parents develop cooking skills and confidence to prepare nutritionally balanced meals at home. As nutrition educators, we know that families on a tight budget are
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Free Childbirth Education Classes
January 14, 2020
Well Child Center has partnered with Advocate Sherman Hospital to offer Childbirth Education classes. These classes are taught in 4-week sessions by certified instructors every month. Expectant mothers are provided with instruction and support to help navigate pregnancy through the postpartum period. The class schedule is as follows: Tuesdays 5:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Week
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Let Well Child Center Become Your Dental Home
December 18, 2019
Dental caries, also known as dental decay or cavities, is the most common chronic disease among young children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than 40% of children have decay by the time they enter kindergarten. And sadly, majority of decay is left untreated! The good news is that cavities are
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No App Can Replace Your Lap
November 12, 2019
Life is always so go-go-go, it can be hard to make time to sit down and read to your child. However, the benefits of reading are undeniable and well worth the time amid hectic routines. Reading every day to young children starting in infancy can facilitate early development. This is because reading to children in
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A Parent’s Guide to Screen Time
October 2, 2019
If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s worth fighting with your child over the amount of time he or she spends in front of the TV, computer or another screen, the answer is a resounding YES. Research has shown that kids spend more time using electronic media devices than they do on any other activity –
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Helping Families Eat at Home Together During National Family Meals Month™
September 11, 2019
With an aim to inspire families to eat at home together more often, to foster the best health possible for individuals and families now and into the future, we are proud to celebrate National Family Meals Month™! During September, we encourage families to share one more meal together per week and we will highlight tips,
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