MN WIC 2024 Training Conference

The MN WIC 2024 Preconference (WIC STAFF ONLY) was held virtually on the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Learning Center. The event will be open to watch at your convenience.

Keynote presentations

1. “The Warrior Within” with D.J. Vanas; Author and owner of Native Discovery Inc.
2. “The importance of the first 1000 days for child development” with Dr. Michael Georgieff.

MN WIC 2024 Training Conference FULL Program (PDF)
Please click the link above to learn more about the conference, all of our amazing speakers, and the description and objectives for each presentation.

Speaker handout will include either an outline of the presentation or a view of speaker slides.

Keynote Sessions:

• Iron-Strong Pregnancies, Babies, and Children (PDF)
• Participant Centered Services: How do you like me now? (PDF)
• Up In Smoke: The Potential Health Impact of Cannabis Use During Pregnancy and Lactation on the Baby (PDF)

Breakouts: Round 1

• How to Rock in Your Role- PCS for Support Staff (PDF)
• Addressing Challenges with Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing in the WIC Population (PDF)
• Diversity Without Adversity: Building Your Cultural Competence (PDF)
• It Takes Two: Engaging Fathers Prenatal and Postpartum (PDF)

Breakouts Round 2

• How to Rock in Your Role- PCS for Counselors (PDF)
• Embracing Culture with WIC: Discovering Nutritious WIC Approved Cultural Foods (PDF)
• I Love What I Do, Wish I Wanted to Go to Work (PDF)
• Navigating the Pump: Panel Session
  • Medical Assistance Coverage (PDF)
  • Supporting WIC Participants Using a Breast Pump (PDF)
  • Finding the Best Breast Pump for You (PDF)

The MN WIC 2024 Training Conference (Recorded Sessions) is a separate event that is available on the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Learning Center. There are nine total sessions. Each session can be viewed individually; however, to receive continuing education credits, you must complete all sessions along with the assessment. 

NOTE: Please reach out to Carole.Kelnhofer@state.mn.us if you have questions about navigating the MDH Learning Center or need to make changes to your current account.