Madison County NC WIC

06/03/2026

We’re so excited for the warm, sunny months! ☀️As you and your family start enjoying the sun and spending more time outside, we want to remind you about the importance of sun protection! 🧴

Here are some helpful tips to keep your little ones safe in the sun this summer:

🌴Instead of sunscreen, keep babies 6 months and under in shaded areas and use sun-protective clothing items to protect their skin.
👒Utilize sun-protection accessories like sunhats and sunglasses.
🧴Use baby-safe sunscreens with mineral filters to prevent skin irritation.
🏖️Reapply! Make sure you take breaks in outdoor play to reset and reapply sunscreen, especially after swimming.

Learn more about how to keep your family safe in the sun: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Sun-Safety.aspx

06/02/2026

✨ Dried Lentils are this month’s WIC-approved featured food! ✨

Packed with protein, fiber, iron, and folate, lentils are a nutritious and budget-friendly addition to family meals. They’re a heart-smart choice that supports healthy cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Add lentils to soups, curries, salads, casseroles, and veggie-packed dishes for an easy nutrition boost!

Need recipe inspiration? Explore delicious ways to cook with lentils here: https://www.101cookbooks.com/ingredient/lentil?

05/29/2026

If you're an NC teen who vapes, this is for you.

Va**ng companies want you to think it's harmless, but ni****ne can rewire your brain, making it harder to focus, learn, and control impulses. You're stronger than an addiction designed to hook you.

Ready to quit? Free, confidential help for NC teens ages 13-17 is available:
📱 Text VAPEFREENC to 873373

05/29/2026

Think you can't stop hypertension, or high blood pressure? You might be able to if you follow a healthy eating pattern, such as the DASH diet.

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Eating healthy doesn't always have to break the bank. A little planning goes a long way.

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

If you find a tick attached, use clean, fine-tipped tweezers, if possible, to remove the tick. Grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible and pull upward with steady, even pressure until it is removed. Clean the bite site with soap and water or other disinfectant.

05/29/2026

The hottest months of the year are nearly here. 🔥🌡️

Parents — here is the data you need to know to keep your little ones safe this summer. ⬇️

05/27/2026

Did you know that foster children under age five are eligible for WIC, regardless of their foster parent(s) income? 💭

With WIC, foster families have access to personalized nutrition education and healthy foods, plus healthcare referrals and information about additional support in your community! 💞

Learn more about how Madison County NC WIC can support your family: https://www.madisoncountyhealth.org/wic.html