It’s the 50th birthday of the Women’s, Infants and Children’s (WIC) program, a federally funded nutritional plan for qualifying pregnant and postpartum mothers as well as children […]
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Proposed multipurpose building will house several entities under one roof
KINGWOOD — The conceptual design of a proposed multipurpose building that will house the Preston County Health Department, WIC and the WVU Extension Office was presented to […]
MUB, MCHD working to identify, eliminate lead exposure
On Thursday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced new regulations regarding lead pipes aimed at eliminating the chance for lead exposure through drinking water within 10 years. […]
USDA head tours new WIC office in Fairmont
Funding, transportation issues for clients and ways Monongalia County Health Department’s WIC program staff members have conducted outreach in order to connect with eligible participants were some […]
Harrison County WIC continues to offer free lead testing to clients
Harrison County Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is taking extra steps to offer free lead testing for WIC clients in response to high levels of lead found […]
W.Va. GOP fixated on the ‘W’ in ‘WIC’
Where to even begin? Let us set the scene: It’s Dec. 15, and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources tweets out an image of […]
Two local experts talk about baby formula shortage as store shelves grow bare
MORGANTOWN – The baby formula shortage that began in February is causing a stir in the general public. Two members of West Virginia’s Congressional delegation joined in […]
The theme for this month is “Keeping Your Child Healthy”
BY CAMI HAUGHT February brings Valentine’s Day and American Heart Month. In that vein of love and well-being, Monongalia County Health Department’s WIC’s theme for the month […]
Seasonal Veggies
A crowd-pleasing dish full of vitamins, minerals By Natalie MeriwetherMCHD WIC It’s finally December, and like everyone else, the WIC Kitchen staffers are gearing up for the […]
Roasted Sweet Potatoes Topped with Pecan Crumble
WIC kitchen cooks up a holiday favorite By Natalie MeriwetherMCHD WIC Now that Halloween has come and gone, we are really getting into the spirit of the […]