IL: Henderson County WIC & Maternal Child Health Services

06/17/2026

Starting Thursday June 18th through Monday June 22, the HCHD WIC office will be closed for staff vacation. The health department will be open as usual during normal business hours.
Our WIC office will reopen on Tuesday June 23rd at 8 am for normal business.

06/17/2026

For the safety of our patrons, today’s BINGO is cancelled.

Bingo is canceled today due to weather conditions

06/16/2026

Summer EBT benefits are now being issued in Illinois.

Each eligible school-aged child will receive a one-time benefit of $120.

Most eligible families will receive benefits automatically, but some households may still need to apply.

💻 Visit abe.illinois.gov/sebtPortal to:
• Check eligibility
• Confirm your information
• Apply if needed

06/16/2026

Concerned about your child's development? Act early.
You know your child best.

Don't wait. If your child is not meeting one or more milestones, has lost skills he or she once had, or you have other concerns, act early. Talk with your child's doctor, share your concerns, and ask about developmental screening. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children be screened for general development using standardized, validated tools at 9, 18, and 30 months and for autism at 18 and 24 months or whenever a parent or provider has a concern.

https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/milestones/index.html

06/16/2026

Encourage the women in your lives to keep up on their breast and cervical screenings. Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program can provide cervical screenings for women ages 21-64, and mammograms for women 40-64. Women younger than 40 may receive breast screenings and diagnostic services if the woman is high risk for breast cancer. If you have any questions regarding IBCCP, or to apply, call (309)344-2224.

06/15/2026

Tomorrow is the last scheduled RSV and COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for infants and children.

06/15/2026

New infant botulism outbreak linked to infant formula.
If your infant was fed Nara Organics infant formula and has any of these symptoms, seek health care immediately: poor feeding, loss of head control, difficulty swallowing, decreased facial expression. More info: https://www.cdc.gov/botulism/outbreaks-investigations/infant-formula-june-2026/index.html

06/15/2026

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/.../Pages/Sun-Safety.aspx

06/12/2026

Warm weather ✅ Fresh, in-season fruit for your berry-loving toddler ✅ Using your WIC fruit and vegetable benefits to boost your produce budget ✅
Learn more about the latest WIC food package updates that allow for more flexibility and personalized options to fit your family’s needs: https://signupwic.com/news/wic-101-food-benefits-nutrition

06/11/2026

Here's how to monitor your baby's movements:

Pay attention to your baby’s movements every day - preferably at the same time. Try to pick a time when your baby is normally active.

Time how long it takes your baby to get to 10 movements, and rate the strength of your baby’s movements.

After a few days, you will begin to see an average length of time it takes your baby to reach 10 movements.

Call your provider right away if you notice a change in strength of movements or how long it takes your baby to get to 10 movements.

Use the FREE Count the Kicks app or web counter. Or, visit CountTheKicks.org to download a paper movement monitoring chart.

It’s time to start counting! Send this to your pregnant friends!

https://simplebooklet.com/how-to-count-flyer-english