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Spring 2014
“WIC TALKS”
“ I can’t change the direction of
the WIND, but I can adjust
my sails to always reach
my destination. “ -- Jimmy Dean
Inside This Issue:
NE. Stats 2
Food Rule 3
FAQ’s 4
Wichealth.org
Corner 4
New Staff 5
SDWIC IT
Updates
6
P&P 7
USDA/NWA 8
Local Agency
Happenings 9
2014 Bi-Mo.
Scheduled
Calls
10
Breastfeeding
Updates 11-12
State Office
Updates 13-14
Volume 4, Issue 1
Genes and Nutrition: Is There a Connection?
Most of us know that a healthy diet can affect how we fit into our jeans. But we are now
learning that nutrition and our genes also are connected. A new area of science called nutri-
tional genomics looks at how food affects our genes and how genetic differences can affect the
way we respond to the foods we eat. The science of nutritional genomics is very new, but ex-
perts think that in the future registered dietitians and registered dietitian nutritionists will pro-
vide nutrition advice that is partly based on a person’s genes.
The role of genes
We all have genes in our body. These genes are the basic “map” for our body. Genes are
passed down from your parents. They determine how your body looks and works. Genetics is
the science of how traits are inherited from our family members. Your genes determine many
things about you, including your hair and eye color.
Scientists are working hard to learn as much as possible about genes and how they affect our
health and behavior. Your risk for some medical problems is inherited from your parents. For
example, intolerance to milk is more common in African-American and Asian populations than
in Caucasian populations. This is possibly because of a common genetic trait.
It is known that traits for many health problems are inherited, but much more is left to learn
about genetics and health. While your genes are an important part of your health, your health
also is affected by your lifestyle, including diet, exercise, and smoking habits.
Diet and genetics
Your genes may determine how much your diet and lifestyle affect your health. Experts think
that your diet might affect complex reactions that take place in your body in your cells, tis-
sues, and organs. Your diet also might affect whether or not you are likely to get certain dis-
eases, such as cancer or heart disease. The relationship between diet and genetics could ex-
plain why one person eats a very healthy diet and never gets heart disease, while another eats
a similar diet and has a heart attack at an early age.
What you eat always will matter. Eating a healthy diet is important for everyone and for many
reasons. But what is exciting about nutritional genomics is that at some point in the future,
genetic testing may identify what your own health risks are. Then you can have a diet tailored
to prevent those health risks from occurring in your lifetime.
Genetic testing
If you wonder if you are at risk for a disease one of your parents have, you can check to see if
genetic testing is available. However, testing sometimes is expensive and often is only recom-
mended based on your family history of serious medical conditions. Talk to your doctor to
see if you might need genetic testing.
References and recommended readings
Genomics and health. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site. http://www.cdc.gov/
genomics/public/index.htm. Updated July 29, 2013. Accessed April 2, 2014.
SDWIC IT - NUTRITION STATS 2014 Page 2
Nutrition Education Providers per Region for June
01 02 03 04 05 06 07
wichealth.org
22 8
1
Pediatric/Nutrition Care Manual
Nutrition Educator 210 290 386 424 390 365 395
Registered Dietitian 77 126 1 277 968 166 534
Top Nutrition Education Topics for June 2014
Vegetables & Fruit = 419
My Plate Healthy Food Choices = 404
Dairy = 324
Vitamin/Mineral/Supplements = 239 Infant Feeding 1-5 mo.= 241
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept
MyPlate
Veg/Fruit
Infant 1-5
Dairy
Exercise&N
Vit/Min/Su
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Final Food Package Rule UpdateFinal Food Package Rule Update
The Final Food Rule was released by Food and Nutrition Services on 3/4/2014.
Changes to our food packages started on 5/5/2014 and are ongoing These in-
clude:
5/5/2014
Reduced fat milk available for 1 year old children
Women and children no longer to receive 2% milk without certain risk codes
IBP 0-0 months only allowed 1 can of infant formula
Older infants able to receive bananas and CVVs
6/1/2014
Increased CVV for children (now $8.00)
6/26/2014
Physician may refer to the WIC RD for supplemental foods (not formula)
Women and children may have jarred infant foods if swallowing difficulty
Cheese can no longer be issued beyond max (even with documentation)
10/1/2014
CPA can determine need for soy beverage
This is not a comprehensive list. Review Memorandums WIC#14-038, WIC#14-044, and
WIC#14-046 for complete information. Future Memorandums will be released as changes
will occur..
Please contact Shelby with any questions.
The
Program Questions & Answers
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The following are questions/suggestions raised by staff. Answers provide program policy clarification or a response to suggestions.
Questions & Answers for March, April & May have been completed and
are available to view in the policy and procedure manual WIC Talks
Sprint Edition 2014, Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix C.
wichealth.org will soon be integrated into SDWIC-IT.
SDWIC-IT will pull data from the wichealth.org site
when one of our clients completes a lesson, so
there is no need for the client to send an email or
print a certificate.
Wichealth.org Updates
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Name Position Clinic
Start Date
Leanne Amdahl CPA-RN MOX 3/17/2014
Ann Gaughan CPA-RN SHK/P 5/14/2014
Leigh Rezac CPA-RN MNX 6/24/2014
Kristi Watson CPA-RN BTN 6/24/2014
Emily McKemy CPA-RD PNR 6/25/2014
Danielle Brady Secretary GRX 7/1/2014
New Staff to the WIC Program—Welcome!!
2014 NEW STAFF ORIENATION TENTATIVE TRAINING SCHDULE IN PIERRE
September Monday 22 at 1:00 pm to Friday 26 till 12:00 pm November Monday 17 at 1:00 pm to Friday 21 till 12:00 pm
If you have any question please call Dawn Boyle 605.773.4129 or Jackie Binder 605-668-5955
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Changes or Enhancements Made in SDWIC-IT
Users are now able to specify/save check distribution for future month issuances, this was previously for the current month only. Several changes to Food Packages were made for the New Food Rule. The ability for staff to change the certification end dates for those clients that had
been terminated in the past due to the changes in the One Year Certification Rule. The Client High Risk Report has been updated to include all assigned risk codes. The NEMP Needs Assessment Report was updated to see the following changes:
Participation numbers are based on a calendar year. Risk Code 34906 has been removed and 20101 had been added to the report Risk percentages are now based on the category of the client
***If you have not completed and returned Possible Over Issuance Reports, please do so and send to Dawn. ***
If you have questions regarding SDWIC-IT you can call for assistance.
Dawn Boyle @ the State Office 605.773.4129 & 3Sigma Software @1.888.559.2484
For questions regarding Breastfeeding or Food Packages Shelby Sloan @ the State Office 605.394.2540
&
For questions regarding Nutrition or Employee Training Jackie Binder @ the State Office 605.668.5955
Please keep in mind that all calls can be transferred, so wait if you get an answering machine and your call
will be redirected.
SDWIC - IT UPDATES
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WIC Policy and Procedure Manual:
The following WIC memorandums were sent out:
WIC#14-038 Final Food Rule
WIC#14-039 WIC Talks Winter Edition
WIC#14-040 Elecare and Elecare Junior
WIC#14-041 Manual Checks with Food Rule
WIC#14-042 FNS Summer Food Service Program
WIC#14-043 Breastfeeding Aids Ordering Process
WIC#14-044 Final Food Rule and SDWIC-IT Updates
WIC#14-045 Possible Food Additions Survey
WIC#14-046 Final Food Rule
WIC#14-047 Memo Revision—Final
WIC#15-001 2014 Potential Eligible
WIC#15-002 Social Security Card for Proof of Identity
Let us know if questions…..
The WIC Policy and Procedure Manual is located in SDWIC-IT under the HELP tab by clicking on
the link “Policy and Procedure Manual” The WIC Policy and Procedure Manual is also located through the DOH website under WIC/
Resources/WIC Policy and Procedure Manual WIC Memos are policy and informational updates and are located in the WIC Policy and Proce-
dure Manual under “WIC Memorandums”. Memos are being sent as email attachments to clinic staff.
The Message Board in SDWIC-IT is being used to notify clinic staff when memos are being sent.
Let us know if you are not receiving these messages.
NEWS FROM USDA and NATIONAL WIC ASSOCIATION
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USDA, Partners Help Fill the Summer Meal Gap In the battle for our children’s future, one of the most powerful things we can do to protect them is to ensure they get the nutrition they need to learn and grow. Nationwide, 16 million children live in households that have trouble putting food on the ta-ble at least a portion of the year. During the school year, USDA’s school nutrition programs help make sure millions of American children get a healthy breakfast and lunch at school. When school lets out, USDA’s summer meals help make sure that those kids get the nutri-tion they need, even when school is not in session. Last year, USDA and its partners served a record 168 million summer meals to kids across the country. Unfortunately, many kids are still missing out. That is why USDA has set a goal of serving an additional 10 million meals to kids this summer. Admittedly, this is an aggressive goal, and we can’t do it alone. We’ll need the dedicated help of our partners across the country. With strong support from individuals, communities, local governments and advocates, we can reach more kids with nutritious meals during their time out of school. To better support partner organizations, we have developed state-targeted technical assis-tance and a new Summer Meals Toolkit to make sure state agencies, partners and spon-sors have the resources available to run smoothly and effectively. Together, we can tackle childhood hunger and get the word out to identify communities to ensure kids are receiving the nutritious meals they need through the summer, and through-out the year. Help spread awareness of summer meals in your community using the Na-tional Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-Hungry or 1-877-8-Hambre and learn more at www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp. This summer, USDA is highlighting partnerships to invest in the future of rural America. Our partners work with us year after year to leverage resources and grow economic opportuni-ties. They are the key to ensuring our rural communities thrive. Follow more of our stories on Twitter at @USDA or using the hashtag #Rural Partners.
Region 1 Region2
Hughes County: I made and sent Mother’s Day cards to my clients. Region 3
Beadle County: With the help of an interpreter, I educated a Karen mother of 4 that milk in America is not harmful to children. She has never given her children (or herself) milk because she thought it would make them sick. The milk in Thailand was not pasteurized, so often would make people sick. Faulk County: A story to share was certifying a breast feeding mom of TRIPLETS! While she does have to add some powdered formula to her breast milk to increase the calories, she is able to produce enough milk for all 3 babies. She also has 4 more kids at home so she is a very busy lady! Region 4 Brookings County: A text4baby bulletin board was created in our office. The board has information about text4baby in both English and Spanish. It also has the tear off sheets that women can take with them and sign up for text4baby. Lake County: Success story: We were invited by the Rustic Acres Colony to come to their school and give a presentation on current topics. We chose education on West Nile and Lyme disease and My Plate. We prepared display boards and gave brochures also. This is the first time we have ever had the opportunity to go into their school and educate. Region 5 Minnehaha County: Sioux Falls employee received handwritten note from one of the Spanish speaking only clients thanking her for being able to assist and communicate in Spanish versus using an interpreter. She felt this was more comforting and compassionate being able to do this directly one on one versus having a third party interpret and lose some of the compassion. Clay County: Saw a mom and newborn for certification and mom hadn’t breastfed first baby but was deter-mined to exclusively breastfeed the new baby because of the benefits she had learned about in her WIC and Baby Care appointments. She was 2 weeks pregnant and going strong! Region 6 Davidson County: Client voiced appreciation for visiting with her regarding child’s nutrition and growth re-quirements. She informed nurse that she enjoys her visits in the WIC office more than the child’s well child checks because we explain the growth grid and child’s measurements to her more clearly and take time to visit with her regarding her concerns and child’s needs Breastfeeding classes- The breastfeeding peer counselor continues to host a “Milk and Cookies” support group at the hospital the 3rd Thursday of every month Region 7 Rapid City: Clients are excited about in increase in the CVV for children. Moms are also excited that they can now get a CVV for older infants. I was discussing the WIC change of only fat free or 1% milk with a mom in Rapid City. She stated how it is frustrating watching SNAP clients buy such inappropriate items and at WIC we can’t even have 2% milk? I
said, “Yes, but at WIC we are just super-healthy!” She sighed and agreed with this.
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Clinic Happenings...Together WIC Works…
2014 BI MONTHLY CALLS
Tuesday, January 28th, 2014: 9:30 – 11:00 am CST ALL STAFF- Infant Mortality
11:00 – 11:30 Local Agency Breastfeeding Coordinators Tuesday, February 25th, 2014: 9:30 – 11:00 am CST
ALL STAFF - SDWIC—IT Updates
Tuesday, March 25th, 2014: 9:30 – 11:00 am CST
Nursing Staff - Formula Updates 11:00 – 11:30 Local Agency Breastfeeding Coordinators
Tuesday April 29th, 2014: 9:30 – 11:00 am CST Nutrition Staff & Nursing Staff - Final Food Package Rule
Tuesday, May 27th, 2014: 9:30 – 11:00 am CST Nursing Staff & Nutrition Staff—Final Food Package Rule
11:00 – 11:30 Local Agency Breastfeeding Coordinators
NO CALL IN JUNE – All Staff Conference in Pierre Tuesday, July 29th, 2014: 9:30 – 11:00 am CST
Nutrition Staff—Nutrition Service Standards
Tuesday, August 26th, 2014: 9:30 – 11:00 am CST
ALL STAFF—Tobacco Cessation
11:00 – 11:30 Local Agency Breastfeeding Coordinators Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014: 9:30 – 11:00 am CST
Nutrition Staff—Policy Updates & Documentation
Tuesday, October 28th, 2014: 9:30 – 11:00 am CST
Nursing Staff—Nutrition Services Standards
11:00 – 11:30 Local Agency Breastfeeding Coordinators
Tuesday, November 18th, 2014: 9:30 – 11:00 am CST
ALL Staff—Annual Breastfeeding—Problem Solving
Tuesday, December 16th, 2014: 9:30 – 11:00 am CST Nursing Staff Policy Updates & Documentation
11:00 – 11:30 Local Agency Breastfeeding Coordinators
MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Through an analysis of our single user breast pump usage it has been found that: From June 2013 through June 2014, the state breastfeeding coordinator re-
ceived 342 requests for single user breast pumps. This is an increase from 321 breast pump requests during 2012—2013!
Our peak months were July 2013 and May 2013 with 35 pump requests each. Our lowest request month was December with only 15 pump requests. We averaged 24.87 pumps per month! Pennington County continues to be the highest requesting county for single us-
er breast pumps. On average, 27.8% of the monthly requests come from Rapid City and Ellsworth Air Force Base. Keep it up!
Single user breast pumps can be issued to mothers who have an established milk supply and are at least 4 weeks postpartum. The mother must be separated from her breastfed baby for at least 4 hours per day most days of the week. The most common reason a mother is issued a single user breast pump is because she is re-turning to work or school.
For questions contact Shelby Sloan at 605.394.2540
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Single User Breast Pump Report
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Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Update:
The South Dakota WIC Program would like to welcome the newest
breastfeeding peer counselor in Brookings County.
Jennie Bauske!!!
Jeanie attended training on July 7th—9th and is now starting services.
Current breastfeeding peer counselors
Christine Byrd—Belle Fourche Jaime Donnell—Sisseton
Penny Overweg—Mitchell Arianna Swift—Hot Springs
Holly Dupris—Pierre and Ft. Pierre Angela Shelnutt—Aberdeen Jennie Bauske—Brookings
When filling out a single user breast pump request, remember to complete #8. “Reason for request”. If the form you are using does not include this question, please contact Shelby and she
will direct you to the correct form.
THANK YOU!
Did you know DOH has FREE breastfeeding kits available?
***www.bestfeeding.org***
Single User Breast Pump Request Form
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Welcome to the new State WIC Quality Assurance Program Specialist—Alisia Whitaker. Alisia previously worked for the Department of Health in Vital Statistics. EBT Implementation was approved and funded. We hope to have statewide im-plementation by December 2016. WIC State Staff
Jackie Binder: Nutrition/Training Coordinator. 605-668-5955
Dawn Boyle: Management Information Specialist. 605-773-4129
Rhonda Buntrock: WIC Program Director. 605-773-4786
Beth Henrichsen: Vendor Manager. 605-773-6206
Renee Osterkamp: Retail Coordinator. 605-773-4782
Ardys Roseland: Program Operations Specialist. 605-773-4988
Shelby Sloan: Breastfeeding Coordinator. 605-394-2540
Alisia Whitaker: Quality Assurance Specialist. 605-773-4792
WIC Happenings:
NEW RETAILERS :
Save-A-Lot — 911 E St. Patrick St., Rapid City, SD
STORE CLOSURES:
No store closures but Mission Shopping Center in Mission has moved from downtown to the
former Turtle Creek Crossing building located on 311 West. Hwy 18. New name is Turtle Creek
Crossing Superfoods. Same owner, new name and new location.
Retailer Happenings:
Mailing Address
State WIC Office:
600 E Capitol Ave
Pierre, SD. 57107
Phone: 605-773-3361
“Be kind when
ever possible.
It is always
possible. “
By: Dalai Lama
WIC WORKS!
A note from your Nutrition/Training Coordinator… Change - Is the only thing that is constant. I’m excited to move forward with the New Nutrition Service Standard revisions. This will guide the WIC Program to excel in safeguarding the health of low-income women, infants, and children who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care. WIC is a premiere national public health nutrition program run by exceptional caring staff who make this possible. THANK YOU! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or suggestions. Phone: 605-668-5955 Email: [email protected] - Jackie
Questions/Comments?
Contact: WIC
Nutrition / Training
Coordinator Jackie Binder
(605) 668-5955
A note from your Breastfeeding Coordinator… Thanks to all of you for working so well through these food package changes. I know they have not been simple changes, so I applaud you for continuing to provide amazing services. I have heard from some staff that many families are happy with the increase in the fruit and vegetable voucher for children and there have been fewer complaints than expected regarding all of the milk changes. Hurray! Remember, we will see a few more changes in October of this year :) Please contact me if you have any questions or need help. Thanks as always! Phone: 605-394-2540 Email: [email protected] -Shelby
And remember, a little nonsense now and then is relished by the
wisest men
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