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WIC Expands Food Options for Families in Illinois
Recent updates to the WIC program are such welcome news for families across Illinois. These changes give parents more flexibility, more culturally familiar options, and more ways to support healthy eating at home.
When children struggle with vision or hearing, it can affect much more than their eyes or ears. It can also affect reading, learning, behavior, communication, and confidence.
In this article, the MCHD explains why vision and hearing screenings matter, what symptoms may indicate a problem, and how these painless screenings can be completed in less than 30 minutes, with results available immediately.
Please read and share this important information with other families. It's available at www.moultriehealth.org/news/vision-and-hearing-screenings-a-priority-for-your-child/.
Heart disease remains a serious health concern for women, and recognizing the signs of a heart attack can save lives. Because symptoms in women may look different from the “classic” warning signs people often hear about, awareness is especially important.
Please take a moment to review and share this important information. The MCHD also offers more information about women's health at www.moultriehealth.org/news/womens-healthcare-10-essential-topics-women-should-address-proactively/.
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Pregnancy can bring many questions, and having support early can help families feel more prepared and confident. WIC offers important resources for eligible participants, including healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and more.
Pregnancy support may be available right now through WIC. Please contact the MCHD's WIC office at (217) 728-4114 for more information. Additional online information is available at www.moultriehealth.org/news/prenatal-care-and-its-importance-to-expectant-mothers/#:~:text=Are%20....
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Good handwashing habits help protect your health, your family, and your community. Because germs can spread quickly from hands to surfaces, food, and other people, it is important to wash our hands properly.
This graphic offers a simple reminder of the 5 key steps: wet, lather, scrub, rinse, and dry. A few seconds at the sink can make a big difference.
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If these signs below are new, they may indicate dementia. Dementia is not a normal part of ageing. If you're experiencing these warning signs, speak to your doctor.
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