For Immediate Release: July 25, 2024 Media Contact: Communication Office │ Department of Health 802-863-7280 │ AHS.VDHMedia@vermont.gov Vermont Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1-7 Events throughout Vermont being held in support of infant health WATERBURY, VT — World Breastfeeding Week...
Vermont Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1-7
For Immediate Release: July 25, 2024 Media Contact: Communication Office │ Department of Health 802-863-7280...
WIC Celebrates its 50th Anniversary with State Park Events and Food Package Updates
For Immediate Release: July 12, 2024 Media Contact: Ben Truman │ Department of Health 802-316-2117...
RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
RSV (Respiratory syncytial virus) is a common respiratory virus that generally spreads during fall and...
WIC Discounts
Get discounts on other programs and services by participating in Vermont WIC!
Local Breastfeeding Resources
Local Vermont resources are available to you throughout your breastfeeding/chestfeeding journey.
Breastfeeding Laws
Vermont and federal laws provide protection to breastfeeding/chestfeeding individuals.
Separation
There are resources available to continue breastfeeding/chestfeeding when you are separated from your baby when...
Milk Supply
Suggestions to increase milk supply and to keep yourself nourished while breastfeeding/chestfeeding.
Skin-to-Skin & Latch
Skin-to-skin and good latch help with breastfeeding/chestfeeding and bonding in your baby's first days.
Prepare for Success
Prepare for breastfeeding/chestfeeding success before your baby is born and get a good start during...
Why Breastfeed?
Learn more about the benefits of breastfeeding/chestfeeding.
WIC Breastfeeding
WIC supports your breastfeeding/chestfeeding journey, can provide a peer counselor, and help along the way.
Shopping with WIC
WIC offers a large range of healthy foods for your family.
Apply to WIC
There are three ways to start your WIC application.
WIC Eligibility
Who can get WIC.
WIC Community Resources
WIC offers a wide variety of referrals and resources.
WIC Basics
WIC's benefits are bigger than you think.
Check Your WIC Balance
There are several ways to check your WIC food balance.
WIC Remote Appointments
WIC offers some appointments by phone and video. The following information will help WIC families...
Cannabis and Adults
Keep yourself and those around you safe.
Cannabis, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
How cannabis can affect your baby.
Parents and Mentors
How you can positively influence youth behaviors and attitudes about cannabis.
Resources for Families and Caregivers
Resources for families and caregivers using Emergency Medical Services for their children.
Substance Use and Older Adults
Substance misuse in Vermonters age 65 and older is increasing. Be aware of unhealthy substance...
Water Safety in Vermont
Vermont's lakes, rivers and swimming holes are an important part of our recreational landscape. Whether...
Health Impact Assessments
Health Impact Assessments are data-driven examinations of proposed projects and policies that shape our communities...
Cyclists & Pedestrians
In motor vehicle crashes, people walking, biking and rolling are more vulnerable to injuries and...
Family Resources
Here is prevention information, support and resources for families who may be dealing with suicide...
Look Up A Health Professional
Use the eLicense system to find public information about physicians, physician assistants, anesthesiologist assistants or...
Create, Register and Make Changes to an Advance Directive
Get the step-by-step process for creating and/or registering a copy of your advance directive with...
Resources for Health Professionals
Through good nutrition, WIC helps ensure optimal health outcomes for pregnant people, new parents, and...
WIC Plans & Reports
The goal of WIC Data and Reports is to provide information, data and research related...
Information for Grocers
Learn about WIC Grocer requirements and how to apply to be a WIC grocer. Learn...
Children's Personal Care Services
Sometimes children need extra help to complete their daily personal care routines. Children’s Personal Care...
Breastfeeding
Find helpful information and resources to support individuals who are breastfeeding/chestfeeding and their families. Topics...
Individuals, Families and Heart Disease
Here is information about heart disease, risk factors, blood pressure, prevention, monitoring and treatment, plus...
For Immediate Release: July 12, 2024 Media Contact: Ben Truman │ Department of Health 802-316-2117 │ 802-863-7280 AHS.VDHMedia@vermont.gov WIC Celebrates its 50th Anniversary with State Park Events and Food Package Updates WATERBURY, VT – For 50 years, the Special Supplemental...
RSV (Respiratory syncytial virus) is a common respiratory virus that generally spreads during fall and winter. Nearly all children will get RSV for the first time before the age of two. It’s possible to get RSV more than once and...
Get discounts on other programs and services by participating in Vermont WIC!
Local Vermont resources are available to you throughout your breastfeeding/chestfeeding journey.
Vermont and federal laws provide protection to breastfeeding/chestfeeding individuals.
There are resources available to continue breastfeeding/chestfeeding when you are separated from your baby when returning to work or school.
Suggestions to increase milk supply and to keep yourself nourished while breastfeeding/chestfeeding.
Skin-to-skin and good latch help with breastfeeding/chestfeeding and bonding in your baby's first days.
Prepare for breastfeeding/chestfeeding success before your baby is born and get a good start during the first days.