WIC supports breastfeeding as the optimal infant feeding choice!

WIC supports breastfeeding as the optimal infant feeding choice!

Monday, August 26, 2013

Richmond, Henrico and Chesterfield WIC Staff Training Day

The WIC staff from Richmond, Henrico and Chesterfield Health Departments all got together on Friday, August 23 for a fun filled training day. Paula Garrett from the State WIC Office gave a brief demonstration of "Crossroads" - the new WIC system. The staff learned new and exciting information on breastfeeding, policy and procedures and some new and different exercises. 

Pictures of the staff trying the new exercises are below!










Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Celebrate World Breastfeeding Month with RCHD WIC!



Celebrate with us!

August is World Breastfeeding Month, and we are celebrating our breastfeeding and expecting moms and their beautiful babies! It will be a morning full of fun, food, and prizes. We hope you can join us!

Date: Wednesday August 28 10:30-11:30 AM
Where: Southside Community Service Center - Conference Room B/C, 4100 Hull Street Road, RVA 23224



Tuesday, August 6, 2013

August is World Breastfeeding Month

Richmond City Health Department Peer Counselors and Interns 


For World Breastfeeing Week, the peer counselors participated in an outreach at the Richmond City Public Library on August 5, 2013. They provided education and support to the public about breastfeeding.