Vernon County WIC Program

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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12/18/2025

12/18/2025

December 22, we will be open and distributing meat and canned goods as well as all other food items. We hope to see you, patrons! Merry Christmas!

11/01/2025

🎄🎄🎄Vernon County TOYS FOR TOTS registration is now open. 🎄🎄🎄
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
*Serves children from Newborn to 12 years old.
*Only a parent or guardian can sign the child up. Each child can only be signed up once per year.
*The parent or guardian must be a Vernon County resident.
HOW TO REGISTER :
* Call the Viroqua Police Department 608-637-2121 Mon- Fri 8AM-11PM
* or stop at the Viroqua Police Department
1130 Nelson Parkway Mon-Fri 8AM-11PM
* or go to the City of Viroqua website and under the Police Department tab there is an online registration form.
PICK UP INFO:
December 15, 2025 from 8-3:30 at
117 FS Drive , Viroqua
(Next to H&R Block, Spaeth Floor)

10/29/2025

Happy Halloween! Hoping you and your little ones have a safe and healthy holiday.
What's your little one dressed up as?

10/28/2025

Nothing says fall like that first bowl of cozy soup. Try our Sweet Potato, Black Bean & Lentil Chili made with WIC ingredients you already love. 👍Get the recipe here:
https://www.wiwicstrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/wic-cookbook.pdf

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? 👀
wiwicstrong.com

10/13/2025

Parents know: those 2a.m. feeds hit different. You're tired, you want sleep, and somehow it's still one of the sweetest bonding times. 💕 What's a middle-of-the-night moment you'll always remember?

10/08/2025

We all know it's pumpkin spice season, but sweet potatoes are a fall favorite too! Which team are you on, pumpkin or sweet potato? 🎃 VS🍠
Bonus: You can get both with your WIC benefits!

10/06/2025

Make your fall harvest last! 🍂 Stretch your fruits and veggies with these simple storage tips so your WIC benefits go further:
🍎 Apples: Store in the fridge in a perforated bag. 🥕 Carrots: Remove greens and keep in a sealed container in the fridge.
🥒 Squash: Summer squash stays fresh 3-5 days in the fridge. Winter squash? Keep in a cool, dry spot for up to a month.