277: Modernize WIC

Brian Dittmeier, Senior Director of Public Policy for the National WIC Association, discusses ways to modernize the WIC program; Ali Hard, Senior Policy Advisor for Strategic Initiatives at the USDA, says states have more flexibility to work with infant formula manufacturers, which means more options for families enrolled in WIC programs; Allison Budzinski, Trauma and Resilience Coordinator for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, explains how ASTHO's School Behavioral Health Learning Community has been critical to Wisconsin's work to improve youth mental health; and sign up for ASTHO's next Insight and Inspiration event on Wednesday, Oct. 26th. Health.gov Webpage: White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health USDA Webpage: USDA Extends Flexibility that's Helping Manufacturers, States get Formula to WIC Families ASTHO Blog Article: Improving School Workforce Capacity to Address Youth Mental Health ASTHO Webpage: Be in the Know