Vernon County WIC Program

01/22/2026

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

01/21/2026

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

01/21/2026

Soup is a great way to pack in veggies and stretch your budget! 🍜 Plus, it's a great way to use WIC-approved vegetables, beans, and grains 🫘
Check out this short tomato soup and grilled cheese recipe video using WIC- approved foods:
https://www.tiktok.com//video/7107753862005624106? is from webapp=1&sender device=pc

01/19/2026

01/19/2026

Did you know? 🤔 Oats contain large amounts of beta-glucan, a type of soluble fiber! Beta-glucan partially dissolves in water and forms a thick, gel-like solution in your gut. 🥣 This helps move food further along through your digestive system and creates prebiotic effects! ✨️
The health benefits of beta-glucan fiber found in foods like oatmeal include:
🌟 reduced blood glucose and insulin response
🌟 increased growth of good bacteria in the digestive tract
🌟 regulation of type 2 diabetes
What are your favorite ways to make oatmeal for your family? 🫐🥛🍌

01/15/2026

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!

01/14/2026

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
#2026

01/13/2026

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

01/12/2026

Not all birth defects can be prevented. However, there are steps you can take to help you and your baby
be as healthv as vou 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

01/08/2026

☢️You can't see it. ☢️You can't smell it.☢️

Radon testing is the only way to know if your home is the 1 out of 10 homes with high radon levels.

Vernon County Health Department has a limited supply of FREE radon test kits (one per household).
Secure your kit at:
318 Fairlane Dr. Suite 212 Viroqua, WI 54665
M-F 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

To learn more about radon and it's heath risks, follow this link:
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/radon/index.htm

01/08/2026

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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10/15/2025

WIC parents how are we doing!? Fall is in full swing. From pumpkin patches to cozy sweaters, can you relate to this starter pack? 👀
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