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MINNESOTA WIC PROGRAM RECIEVES NATIONAL AWARD AND OFFERS NURSING NEST AT STATE FAIR

As it receives a national award for its breastfeeding support, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is supporting parents and raising awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding at this year’s Minnesota State Fair. The Twin Cities PBS (TPT) Nursing Nest presented by Minnesota WIC offers […]

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POLK-NORMAN-MAHNOMEN WIC CELEBRATES WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK

Breastfeeding and pumping to feed babies human milk are important for babies, mothers, birthing parents, and families. Polk—Norman—Mahnomen (PNM) WIC supports feeding human milk to infants in any amount and provides support and resources for parents before and during their infant feeding journey. This includes: Talking about the importance of human milk Providing extra foods

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POLK-NORMAN-MAHNOMEN WIC RECIEVES THE GOLD BREASTFEEDING AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

USDA-FNS WIC representatives visited Crookston Friday morning at Wonderful Life Foods in Crookston and presented Polk-Norman-Mahnomen WIC with the Gold Breastfeeding Award of Excellence. FNS has distributed 135 WIC Breastfeeding Awards of Excellence in 2023. Polk-Norman-Mahnomen WIC is the only Minnesota WIC clinic earning recognition this year. Along with receiving the award Polk-Norman-Mahnomen WIC has

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POLK-NORMAN-MAHNOMEN COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES CELEBRATE WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK

With the world in the midst of a global pandemic, it is a good time to recognize the important role breastfeeding plays in protecting babies from germs all across the planet. The Polk-Norman-Mahnomen Community Health Services (PNM CHS) WIC Program and SHIP are celebrating Minnesota Breastfeeding Awareness Month throughout August. The theme for World Breastfeeding

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POLK-NORMAN-MAHNOMEN COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES CELEBRATE WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK

The Polk-Norman-Mahnomen (P-N-M) Public Health, WIC Program and SHIP is celebrating Minnesota Breastfeeding Awareness Month in August and World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1-7. This year’s theme focuses on “Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding.” As community members, employers and health professionals we can do a lot to support women and families to help mom and baby get

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POLK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ASKED TO REPAIR SEVERAL OLDER POLK COUNTY BUILDINGS

The Polk County Commissioners met Tuesday morning at the Polk County Government Center approving their consent agenda including payment of $124.69 to Hewlett Packard, Inc. of Boston, MA for two displays and a payment of $986.00 to Bergan Travel, Inc. of Thief River Falls for airfare for a trial witness.  The board also voted to

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