General
In what State was the first WIC clinic opened in 1974?
The first WIC site officially opened in Pineville, Kentucky on January 15, 1974. By the end of that year, WIC was operating in 45 States
How soon after delivery is it recommended to initiate breastfeeding
(plus 50 points for the common name of this time)
within the first hour
"Golden Hour"
at what age do infants receive infant foods in their benefits?
6 months
What age is juice added to the WIC package and what is the daily recommended amount
One year and no more than 4-6 oz per day
Name of our Dep. Division Director
Barbara Warren
3 ways that someone may qualify for WIC
if your household income is at or below 185% of the federal poverty level, you may be eligible. Additionally, receiving certain benefits like MassHealth/Medicaid, SNAP, or TAFDC
A mom calls to ask why her benefits are less now than they were before... why could this be?
a mom who is SOME or NON-breastfeeding moms stop receiving food benefits for themselves at 6 months postpartum
The names of WIC standard formulas that can be issued without an RSFF
Similac Advance, Similac Sensitive, Similac Total Comfort, Similac Soy Isomil
Age recommended to be weaned off of infant bottle
14 months
These team members have birds as pets at home
Susanne & Saneth
3 ways participants can know their benefit balance
The primary hormone responsible for breast milk production
Prolactin
The maximum amount of formula that can be issued by age
0-3 months: 9 cans
4-5 months: 10 cans
6-11 months: 7 cans
How much of daily grain intake should be WHOLE grains
aim for 50%
This staff person has held ALMOST every position at WIC over her years with various programs
Sarah!
How soon after discovering she is pregnant, can a woman apply to WIC
Immediately
what is considered breastfeeding initiation
offering breast milk 1 or more times, either from the breast or expressed breast milk
The percentage of infants born in the US that are served on WIC
about 40%
What are the bloodwork requirements for children ages 1-5?
Once between 12 and 24 months of age, (ideally six months after the 9-13 month blood test)*, and once every 12 months thereafter for children 2-5 years of age whose blood test results were within normal range. If results are below normal, a blood test must be conducted every 6 months
The name of our new CTI facilities site supervisor for 45 Kirk
Richard "Richie" Breault
How many local WIC programs are in the State of MA
31
Other than infants, what participant category does not receive whole grains in their benefit package
Non-breastfeeding
What supplement is recommended for exclusively breastfed infants
Vitamin D
at which appointments should an immunization assessment be completed
All local WIC programs are required to conduct immunization assessment and education at all certification, recertification, mid-certification, and each individual infant follow-up appointments.
The Longest working staff member of the Lowell WIC program