WIC - SCHD

WIC - SCHD WIC (Women, Infants, & Children) is a supplemental food program for eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and post-partum women, infants, and children ages 1-5.

Walk in services available M - F from 8-11:00 & 1-4:00 (minus holidays) Appointments preferred. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

As the weather gets chillier and winter flu and cold season continues, it’s important to take steps to prevent illness a...
01/20/2026

As the weather gets chillier and winter flu and cold season continues, it’s important to take steps to prevent illness and to check in with you and your child’s health care providers. ❄️
To boost your winter wellness, prioritize sleep, take vitamin D supplements (with approval from your doctor), sip herbal teas to warm your body, use a humidifier to prevent nose bleeds and sore throats from dry winter air, and wash your hands regularly with warm soapy water. 🍵💤🧼
WIC also offers health care referrals and nutrition education to help your family stay healthy this season, learn more at www.signupwic.com!

01/20/2026

🍎 Food Distributions This Week 🥔

Check out this calendar 🗓️ to see when and where the food distributions are in Saginaw County this week.

Big thank you to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan and their many community partners like the Old Town Christian Outreach and many others for helping keep our community fed!

If you’re in need of assistance, please dial 2-1-1 to be connected to 211 Northeast Michigan, our community resource line.

If you’re able, please consider donating at https://bit.ly/NourishmentForNeighbors. All funds stay local by helping to stock local pantries, fill emergency food boxes and ensure that no neighbor is left hungry. ❤️

Too cold to go outside to play? Here are 3 indoor activities to get wiggles out or get your creativity flowing! 🎨 Make p...
01/17/2026

Too cold to go outside to play? Here are 3 indoor activities to get wiggles out or get your creativity flowing!
🎨 Make paper chains or paper crafts like snowflakes using construction paper or printer paper.
⭐ Use painters tape to make a hopscotch board on the floor.
📺 Put your favorite kid friendly music videos or silly movie on the TV and have a dance-along party.
🌈Do a rainbow challenge, try to find items at home in each color category of the rainbow. Whoever completes their rainbow first wins!
Learn how WIC can support your family at www.signupwic.com.

Not all birth defects can be prevented. However, there are steps you can take to help you and your baby be as healthy as...
01/16/2026

Not all birth defects can be prevented. However, there are steps you can take to help you and your baby be as healthy as you can be 🫶
🌟Get 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid every day
🌟Try to reduce your risk for infections, including regular hand washing
🌟Get recommended vaccines
🌟Get tested for sexually transmitted infections
🌟See a healthcare professional regularly
🌟Talk to a healthcare professional about taking any medications
🌟Avoid alcohol, to***co, and other recreational drugs
Get more information about how to stay healthy during pregnancy: https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/blog/good-health-habits-and-birth-defects-prevention

01/14/2026

Saginaw County Health Department will be closed on Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen at 8:00am on Tuesday, January 20th.

New year, fresh start, same support 🥳Whether you’re setting out to work towards new goals in 2026 or working on getting ...
01/14/2026

New year, fresh start, same support 🥳Whether you’re setting out to work towards new goals in 2026 or working on getting through the winter season, WIC is here to support you and your family! 💖
We know that parenting isn’t easy—and the more people and resources you have on your team, the better. Getting started or keeping up with WIC is worth it! Set your intentions for a healthier year with WIC and a clinic near you at https://signupwic.com/find-a-clinic
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The shorter, darker days and lack of sunlight can make January feel long and tough to get through at times. Remember, ta...
01/13/2026

The shorter, darker days and lack of sunlight can make January feel long and tough to get through at times. Remember, taking care of your mental health is part of taking care of your family. It's okay to not be okay, you are not alone. ❤️
Need additional support or someone to talk to? Talk with your local WIC clinic for mental health resources or get in touch with text or call based support from the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline

01/13/2026

🍎 Food Distributions This Week 🥔

Check out this calendar 🗓️ to see when and where the food distributions are in Saginaw County this week.

Big thank you to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan and their many community partners like the East Side Soup Kitchen, DC House of Blessings, Freeland Lions Club, Old Town Christian Outreach and many others for helping keep our community fed!

If you’re in need of assistance, please dial 2-1-1 to be connected to 211 Northeast Michigan, our community resource line.

If you’re able, please consider donating at https://bit.ly/NourishmentForNeighbors. All funds stay local by helping to stock local pantries, fill emergency food boxes and ensure that no neighbor is left hungry. ❤️

It may be chilly outside but it won’t stop us from getting outside to exercise and enjoy the crisp air this winter! ❄️Bu...
01/12/2026

It may be chilly outside but it won’t stop us from getting outside to exercise and enjoy the crisp air this winter! ❄️
Bundle up and go on a family walk together, make snowmen or angels, or try sledding! 🛷
Too cold and snowy to go outside? Try putting some fun music on and have a dance party to get some movement in! 💃🕺
Check out more indoor and outdoor winter movement ideas for the whole family: https://www.chop.edu/news/health-tip/fun-ways-keep-kids-active-through-winter

Folic Acid is an important B vitamin that helps the body make healthy new cells. While everyone needs folic acid, people...
01/09/2026

Folic Acid is an important B vitamin that helps the body make healthy new cells. While everyone needs folic acid, people who are pregnant, or plan on becoming pregnant, need extra folic acid supplementation in addition to eating vitamin-rich foods. Getting enough folic acid before and during pregnancy can prevent major birth defects in a developing baby’s spine and brain.
Some foods with folic acid include:
🥬 Leafy green vegetables
🍑 Fresh, frozen, and canned fruits
🫘Dried or canned beans, fresh or frozen peas, and nuts
🍞Enriched breads, cereals, and other whole grain products
Learn more about the importance of folic acid in pregnancy: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/prenatal/Pages/Where-We-Stand-Folic-Acid.aspx
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01/08/2026

🧡 Moving Ahead 🧡

YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region is inviting you their FREE women’s budgeting & financial basics course that teaches tips for building economic, health and safety!

Today and always we like to Live United by sharing community events and resources to help lift our community!

📆 Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at the United Way of Saginaw County headquarters located at 1840 N Michigan Ave, Saginaw, MI 48602

🚨 Residents of Bay, Saginaw, or Midland county 18 and older can enroll here 👉 https://form.jotform.com/230163641738152 or find details on their website here 👉 https://www.ywcaglbr.org/weep 🚨

🎓✨ Individuals who fulfill graduation requirements receive a $100 monetary award and are then also eligible for various types of on-going support. ✨🎓

01/08/2026

Rx Kids is a prescription for health, hope and opportunity. The program provides all pregnant moms in the City of Saginaw, Bridgeport and Buena Vista townships with no-strings-attached cash prescription of $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 each month throughout the baby's first 6 months of life. Enrollment opens at 9am on January 12! Learn more and apply at RxKids.org.

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