Healthy Beginnings

Healthy Beginnings We offer WIC services, Prenatal Care Coordination, Dental Care, and Breastfeeding Support/Education WIC can help the whole family eat better.

Healthy Beginnings is a community service that provides much needed help to families with nutritional barriers. Through the WIC program, families will receive health screenings, nutrition education and healthy foods. To find out more about the Indiana WIC Program please visit: https://www.in.gov/isdh/19691.htm. Healthy Babies assists pregnant moms in securing a proper physician, navigating the pu

blic assistance such as Medicaid, provides in-depth support and resources to those in difficult situations. The Robbins Dental Clinic provides dental services to families that do not have dental coverage or have coverage but meet the income requirements for sliding fee scale services. Our highly-trained staff will help your child ages 1 - 16 receive excellent dental care at affordable prices. Breastfeeding counseling is available to new moms that may need a little extra help in beginning the process. We provide Peer Counselors to help moms understand, not only, the importance of breastfeeding, but the how-to's as well. Pregnancy Testing is available for $5. To find out more information on the Indiana WIC Program please visit https://www.in.gov/isdh/19691.htm.

Iodine is an essential mineral during all stages of life! ❤️ Iodine supports the thyroid by producing hormones necessary...
05/29/2026

Iodine is an essential mineral during all stages of life! ❤️ Iodine supports the thyroid by producing hormones necessary to regulate metabolism, heart rate, and body temperature. 🌡️ Iodine is also important during pregnancy! Regular iodine intake helps form the cerebral cortex, neural pathways, and hippocampus, helping your baby’s cognitive development! 🧠
The body cannot store iodine for long periods of time, so try to incorporate iodine regularly into your diet! Dairy, seaweed, and seafood are all plentiful sources of iodine. 🐟
Want to learn more about how nutrients support your family's health? Visit www.signupwic.com/about to learn more!


¡El yodo es un mineral esencial en todas las etapas de la vida! ❤️ Contribuye al funcionamiento de la tiroides, ya que ayuda a producir las hormonas que regulan el metabolismo, la frecuencia cardíaca y la temperatura corporal. 🌡️ ¡El yodo también es importante durante el embarazo! El consumo regular de yodo ayuda a la formación de la corteza cerebral, las vías neuronales y el hipocampo, lo que contribuye al desarrollo cognitivo del bebé. 🧠
El cuerpo no puede almacenar yodo durante períodos prolongados, por eso es importante incorporarlo con regularidad en la alimentación. Los productos lácteos, las algas marinas y los mariscos son fuentes abundantes de yodo. 🐟
¿Desea obtener más información sobre cómo los nutrientes contribuyen a la salud de su familia? Visite https://signupwic.com/es/about para obtener más información.

🫛 Peas are the WIC-approved food of the month! Peas are packed with health benefits, and they’re a highly versatile kitc...
05/27/2026

🫛 Peas are the WIC-approved food of the month! Peas are packed with health benefits, and they’re a highly versatile kitchen staple that can be eaten raw, steamed, boiled, roasted, or pan-fried 💪
Peas are packed with antioxidants that help build your immune system. They also contain carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, which can protect your eyes from chronic diseases! 👀 Peas are also a great source of protein and fiber, helping your body break down carbohydrates and manage your blood sugar! 🌟
This month, try incorporating peas in your family's diet. You can even experiment with different methods of cooking them. Let us know your favorite way! 💭


🫛 ¡Las arvejas son el alimento del mes aprobado por el WIC! Tienen muchos beneficios para la salud y son un ingrediente básico muy versátil en la cocina. Se pueden comer crudas, al v***r, hervidas, asadas o salteadas. 💪
Las arvejas son ricas en antioxidantes, que ayudan a fortalecer el sistema inmunitario. También contienen luteína y zeaxantina, carotenoides que pueden ayudar a proteger los ojos contra enfermedades crónicas. 👀 Las arvejas también son una excelente fuente de proteína y fibra, que ayudan al cuerpo a descomponer los carbohidratos y a controlar el nivel de azúcar en la sangre. 🌟
Este mes, pruebe incluir arvejas en las comidas de su familia. También puede probar diferentes formas de prepararlas. ¡Cuéntenos cuál es su favorita! 💭

Healthy Beginnings staff would like to honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the A...
05/25/2026

Healthy Beginnings staff would like to honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the Armed Forces. To honor those that provided the greatest sacrifice our offices will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026.

Our Elkhart and Goshen offices will be opened again at 9:30am on Tuesday morning.

Did you know that foster children under age five are eligible for WIC, regardless of their foster parent(s) income? 💭Wit...
05/22/2026

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 WIC can support your family and find a clinic near you at signupwic.com!


¿Sabía que los niños en hogares de crianza menores de cinco años son elegibles para recibir beneficios del WIC, independientemente de los ingresos de sus padres de crianza? 💭
Con el WIC, las familias de crianza tienen acceso a educación nutricional personalizada, alimentos saludables, remisiones a servicios de atención médica e información sobre otros apoyos disponibles en su comunidad. 💞
Obtenga más información sobre cómo el WIC puede brindarle apoyo a su familia y encuentre una clínica cercana en https://signupwic.com/es/.

If you or your child has a food allergy, intolerance, or other adverse reaction to certain foods, WIC staff can customiz...
05/20/2026

If you or your child has a food allergy, intolerance, or other adverse reaction to certain foods, WIC staff can customize your food package to fit your needs. That means more choices, fewer worries, and better support for your family’s nutritional health! 🍽️💜
To learn more about WIC and connect with a clinic near you, visit www.signupwic.com.
For food allergy resources, visit https://wicworks.fns.usda.gov/resources/food-allergies.


Si usted o su hijo tienen una alergia alimentaria, intolerancia u otra reacción adversa a determinados alimentos, el personal del WIC puede personalizar su paquete de alimentos para adaptarlo a sus necesidades. Eso significa más opciones, menos preocupaciones y mejor apoyo para la salud nutricional de su familia. 🍽️💜
Para obtener más información sobre el WIC y ponerse en contacto con una clínica cercana, visite https://signupwic.com/es/.
Para consultar recursos sobre alergias alimentarias, visite https://wicworks.fns.usda.gov/resources/food-allergies.

Did you know? Your baby’s skin can play a role in whether they develop a food allergy! Even before your baby is introduc...
05/18/2026

Did you know? Your baby’s skin can play a role in whether they develop a food allergy! Even before your baby is introduced to solids and new foods, they can still still come into direct contact with food allergens through their skin. If this happens regularly, it may increase their chances of developing an allergy to that particular food.
Studies show that while eating an allergen early can protect your baby from that food allergy, but if that same food touches their skin regularly, it can actually raise the risk of an allergy.
So how can you do to help protect your baby’s skin? We suggest: Wash your hands after eating, especially if the food you ate is a common allergen. Then wash your hands again before touching your baby’s skin, such as during diaper changes or when putting on lotions or creams.

To learn more about this and other food allergy topics, visit www.fampitfamily.org.


¿Lo sabía? ¿Sabía que la piel de su bebé puede influir en el desarrollo de una alergia alimentaria? Incluso antes de comenzar a consumir alimentos sólidos y probar alimentos nuevos, su bebé puede entrar en contacto directo con alimentos alergénicos por medio de la piel. Si esto ocurre con regularidad, puede aumentar las probabilidades de que desarrolle alergia a ese alimento en particular.
Los estudios demuestran que, si bien consumir un alimento alergénico de forma temprana puede ayudar a proteger a su bebé contra esa alergia alimentaria, el contacto frecuente de ese mismo alimento con la piel puede, en realidad, aumentar el riesgo de alergia.
Entonces, ¿qué puede hacer para ayudar a proteger la piel de su bebé? Le recomendamos que se lave las manos después de comer, especialmente si consumió un alimento alergénico común. Luego, vuelva a lavarse las manos antes de tocar la piel de su bebé, por ejemplo, durante los cambios de pañal o al aplicar lociones o cremas.

Para obtener más información sobre este y otros temas relacionados con las alergias alimentarias, visite https://fampitfamily.org/es/.

Did you know there’s something you can do to help prevent your baby from developing food allergies? Evidence shows that ...
05/16/2026

Did you know there’s something you can do to help prevent your baby from developing food allergies? Evidence shows that introducing of major food allergens early can significantly lower the risk of food allergies among children. 💡
You can introduce safely food allergens at the same time you start to offer other solid foods to your baby by taking steps like:
🔹 Paying attention to timing: Start offering food allergens to your baby when they are developmentally ready, around 4 to 6 months, when other solids are introduced.
🔹 Avoiding choking risks: Baby’s first foods should always be in baby friendly forms.
🔹 Being consistent: Any progress is a great start! The key is to be consistent and gradually increase the amount of each allergen they eat.
🔹 Offering lots of variety: While you don’t want to offer two new foods in the same meal, giving your baby a chance to try lots of different foods over time helps them experience different flavors, textures, and nutrients.
🔹 Keeping your healthcare and WIC team in the loop: Talk to your healthcare team and WIC clinic staff about food allergies early, even at your 1- or 3-month appointments or at WIC check-ins! They are here to support you with your feeding plans.
For more information on introducing allergens to your child’s diet, visit www.fampitfamily.org/early-allergen-introduction.


¿Sabía que puede hacer algo para ayudar a prevenir que su bebé desarrolle alergias alimentarias? La evidencia demuestra que la introducción temprana de los principales alimentos alergénicos puede reducir significativamente el riesgo de alergias alimentarias en los niños. 💡
Puede introducir alimentos alergénicos de forma segura al mismo tiempo que comienza a darle otros alimentos sólidos a su bebé. Para ello, siga pasos como los siguientes:
🔹 Preste atención al momento adecuado: comience a darle alimentos alergénicos a su bebé cuando esté listo desde el punto de vista del desarrollo, alrededor de los 4 a 6 meses, cuando se empiezan a introducir otros alimentos sólidos.
🔹 Evite los riesgos de asfixia: los primeros alimentos del bebé siempre deben ofrecerse en presentaciones adecuadas para bebés.
🔹 Sea constante: ¡Todo avance es un excelente comienzo! La clave es mantener la constancia y aumentar gradualmente la cantidad de cada alimento alergénico que consume su bebé.
🔹 Ofrezca mucha variedad: Si bien no es recomendable ofrecer dos alimentos nuevos en la misma comida, darle a su bebé la oportunidad de probar muchos alimentos distintos con el tiempo le permite experimentar diferentes sabores, texturas y nutrientes.
🔹 Mantenga al tanto a su equipo de atención médica y al equipo del WIC: hable con sus médicos y con el personal de la clínica del WIC sobre las alergias alimentarias desde temprano, incluso en las consultas del primer o tercer mes, o durante los controles del WIC. Están aquí para brindarle apoyo con la alimentación de su bebé.
Para obtener más información sobre cómo introducir alimentos alergénicos en la alimentación de su hijo, visite https://fampitfamily.org/es/introduccion-temprana-de-alergenos/.

May is Food Allergy Awareness Month 🗓️ It’s the perfect time to learn about food allergies in babies and toddlers and ho...
05/14/2026

May is Food Allergy Awareness Month 🗓️ It’s the perfect time to learn about food allergies in babies and toddlers and how to manage them in everyday life! A food allergy happens when the immune system overreacts to a specific protein (an allergen) in a food, treating it like a threat. This can trigger symptoms ranging from mild to severe, also known as an “allergic reaction.” 🍞🥛🥜
To learn more, visit www.fampitfamily.org, a website with resources to help families navigate the early years of food allergies with confidence and ease!

It’s Women’s Health Month! ❤️At WIC, we recognize the importance of taking care of your health and well-being. This mont...
05/12/2026

It’s Women’s Health Month! ❤️At WIC, we recognize the importance of taking care of your health and well-being. This month, we encourage you to learn more about prioritizing your health! Think about some ways you can think about your wellbeing:
🩺Schedule routine doctor visits and screenings.
🏃‍♀️Incorporate regular exercise into your daily routine!
🥗Maintain a balanced diet to ensure you get all the nutrients your body needs!
📣Raise awareness by educating yourself and the women around you.

All of us at WIC are here to help you be your healthiest self! 🩷Visit www.signupwic.com for more information. 🌟


¡Es el mes de la salud de la mujer! ❤️ En el WIC, reconocemos la importancia de cuidar su salud y bienestar. Este mes, la alentamos a conocer más sobre cómo dar prioridad a su salud. Considere algunas maneras de cuidar su bienestar:
🩺Programe sus consultas médicas y exámenes de detección de rutina.
🏃♀️ Incorpore actividad física regular a su rutina diaria.
🥗 Mantenga una alimentación equilibrada para asegurarse de recibir todos los nutrientes que su cuerpo necesita.
📣 Genere conciencia informándose y compartiendo información con las mujeres que la rodean.

Todo el equipo del WIC está aquí para ayudarla a sentirse lo más saludable posible. 🩷 Visite https://signupwic.com/es/ para obtener más información. 🌟

Shoutout to all the incredible moms out there! WIC is honored to stand with you and your family by offering nutrition su...
05/10/2026

Shoutout to all the incredible moms out there! WIC is honored to stand with you and your family by offering nutrition support, breastfeeding guidance, and more. When moms do well, families do well! ❤️
See how WIC can support you: www.signupwic.com/about

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1400 Hudson Street
Elkhart, IN
46516

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Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
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