Waco-McLennan County Public Health District

Join Waco WIC on Saturday, August 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Waco Convention Center (Texas South Room) for our National Breastfeeding Month Celebration in honor of all breastfeeding moms!
• Breastfeeding information
• Games and raffles
• Community vendors
If you have questions about breastfeeding or need breastfeeding support, Waco WIC is here to support you!
Call (254)750-5474 for more information.

🥘 Register now for one of our fun cooking classes, available in English and Spanish, to help you earn your WIC class credits. Our next class is on August 20, and spots are limited!
📋 Register: https://bit.ly/4w1nkzO

🥘Inscríbase ahora en una de nuestras divertidas clases de cocina —disponibles en inglés y español— para obtener sus créditos de las clases de WIC. ¡Nuestra próxima clase es el 20 de agosto y las plazas son limitadas!
📋Registro: https://bit.ly/4w1nkzO

It’s cool to be healthy in school! You don’t want your child to miss out on any of their school activities because they get sick. If your child needs a vaccination, our Immunization Clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no appointment needed!

GRILLING SAFETY: Did you know 75% of Americans own an outdoor grill or smoker? Please consider the following safety tips to ensure a safe grilling experience for you and your family this summer.
✔️ Don't cross-contaminate
✔️ Always wash your hands after handling raw meat
✔️ Keep meat, poultry, and seafood refrigerated until ready to grill
✔️ Keep your meat, poultry, & seafood separate from your other food
✔️ Use a food thermometer to ensure the meat is cooked to the proper temperature
✔️ Refrigerate your leftovers within two hours of cooking
More grilling safety tips: cdc.gov/foodsafety

Join us for Fellowship of Kings on Tuesdays from 5-7 p.m. at the Dad Cafe (225 W Waco Dr - PTR 1st Floor), a series for Fathers and Father-figures of McLennan County caring for a child or children ages 0-17.

What to expect:
• Open discussions
• Practical tools & tips
• Community support
• Resources & more

Together, we're building stronger fathers, stronger families, and stronger communities.

Our next Dad Cafe is September 1. Please email [email protected] to let us know you're attending.

Happy Day from Waco-McLennan Public Health! We celebrate those working behind the scenes to keep the community healthy. Thank you for all you do! ❤️

Subscribe to the Waco-McLennan Public Health quarterly newsletter and stay updated on local health news in our area! Visit our website, waco-texas.com/health and scroll down to the helpful information section to subscribe. It only takes a second!

We need volunteers! The Medical Reserve Corps is Texans serving Texans during:
👉 Natural disasters
👉 Disease outbreaks
👉 Community outreach events
Anyone can volunteer, regardless of medical training. As a volunteer, you will:
✔️ Make connections and learn new skills
✔️ Make a positive impact on your community
✔️ Impact the health of your community
Join the Medical Reserve Corps today: https://bit.ly/4uOrJp7