Brighter Smiles, Brighter Community Initiative
May 2, 2025
Well Child Center is excited to share information about its Brighter Smiles, Brighter Community initiative! We are teaming up with School District U-46 and local partners to boost children's oral health in Elgin and surrounding areas.
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Weaning from the Baby Bottle
June 30, 2021
When it comes time to offer the cup, what’s the best way to help your baby say good-bye to the bottle? The transition away from bottle can be emotional and slightly terrifying as a parent. Weaning can mark the end of babyhood in many ways. However, many more milestones are yet to come! Just remember that the weaning process is…a process. And starting when a child turns 1 year old will be easier than beginning when he or she
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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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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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BRUSH Training
March 15, 2019
WCC was thrilled to welcome Holli Seabury from McMillen Health and John O’Malley from Delta Dental to provide our agency with BRUSH Training. The training portrayed how oral health impacts the WIC mission, presented practical ways to speak with clients about dental health, and emphasized the importance of establishing a dental home at age 1.
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