IL: Henderson County WIC & Maternal Child Health Services

09/25/2026

Prenatal Classes for expecting families.

👶 Expecting a little one? Join us for Prenatal Education Classes! 💚
The Regional Office of Education #33 and OSF HealthCare St. Mary Medical Center are teaming up to offer prenatal education classes designed to help parents feel informed and prepared for their new arrival.
Topics include:
• Prenatal care
• Childbirth
• Breastfeeding
• Postpartum changes
• Newborn care and safety
📍 OSF St. Mary Medical Center – Room 1A
3333 N. Seminary St., Galesburg
📅 Class Dates:
Tuesday, December 1 | 5–7 p.m.
Tuesday, December 8 | 5–7 p.m.
Tuesday, December 15 | 5–7 p.m.
Whether you're preparing for your first baby or looking for a helpful refresher, these classes are a great opportunity to learn, ask questions and feel more confident as you prepare to welcome your little one. 💕
📝 Register here: https://forms.gle/MeMVXuPi2vzfnDXk9?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Prenatal Education Class Registration
Please share with an expecting parent who may benefit! 🤰🍼

09/25/2026

At WIC, we know how important it is to incorporate fruits and vegetables into your family’s diet! Fruits and vegetables provide essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber that help the growth of your littles. 💪Luckily, there are so many creative ways of incorporating fruits and veggies into your meals! Here are a few tips to easily include fruits and vegetables in your little one’s diet.
🍇Keep fruit and veggie snacks easily accessible. Keep a bowl of washed grapes or baby carrots in the fridge for kids to grab when they're hungry!
🍕Use fruits and veggies as toppings for kid-friendly dishes like pizza, pasta, or yogurt parfaits.
🍝Sneak veggies into favorite dishes! Try blending them into smoothies, sauces, or batter.
Have any tips for adding fruits and veggies into meals? Let us know in the comments below!

09/23/2026

Did you know that the IBCCP program provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings for those without health insurance or those who are underinsured with high out-of-pocket costs for those living in Knox, Warren and Henderson counties? Take advantage of this important resource during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and schedule your screening today! Call (309)344-2224 to apply!

09/22/2026

09/21/2026

It's that time of the year.

09/21/2026

Feeling unlike yourself during pregnancy or after delivering a baby is common. Recognizing what's "normal" and what requires a call to your doctor can protect you or your loved one and the baby.

Postpartum mental health isn't just one thing, it runs along a continuum:

𝗕𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 affect an estimated 50% to 80% of new mothers, starts 2-3 days following childbirth, and resolves within 2 weeks.

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 effect about 1 in 8 new mothers, starts 1-3 weeks after childbirth, and can last up to a year.

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 is a medical emergency. It's rare but serious, occurring in 1 to 2 of every 1,000 births. Onset is sudden within the first 2 weeks.

Maternal mental health conditions are treatable, and most people improve with early care. Address any symptoms or concerns with your physician as soon as something feels off.

𝟐𝟒/𝟕 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞!

☎️ National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262). Free, confidential, English and Spanish, 24/7.

☎️ Call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Sources: CDC, ACOG, American Psychiatric Association

09/21/2026

🍎🥕 September is Fruits & Veggies Month.

At IDHS, we know access to nutritious foods plays an important role in helping individuals and families thrive.

Throughout the year, Illinois WIC helps eligible families access healthy foods, including fruits and vegetables, while providing nutrition education and support.

Fruits & Veggies Month is a great reminder to explore new foods, to add a little more color to our plates, and to learn about resources that can help make nutritious choices more accessible.

Learn more about Illinois WIC and the resources available to families: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=31907

09/21/2026

This month’s WIC-Approved Food is green beans! Green beans are incredibly nutrient-dense in Vitamins C and K, helping support both bone health and the immune system! 🌟
Green beans are also super versatile and can be incorporated into your family’s meals in many ways! Try boiling, steaming, roasting, or sautéing to find your favorite way to enjoy them. 🍳

09/18/2026

The USBC is hosting a new webinar series designed to help mobilize the field around Nourishing Thriving Communities, the USBC’s national plan for infant nutrition security. Register to join our introductory session! https://bit.ly/3T3AcHZ

Participants will leave with a stronger understanding of Nourishing Thriving Communities as a shared framework, a clearer sense of how policy, systems, and environmental strategies can translate into action, and an invitation to consider how their own work fits within the broader national effort.