Residency Rotation Program
Purpose
To foster collaborative efforts between Pediatricians and community-based organizations to optimize on the continuity of care provided to residents of Contra Costa County. Contra Costa Health Services, WIC Program offers Residency Programs an opportunity to introduce residents to program services offered through Women, Infants and Children (W.I.C.). The rotation highlights nutrition disparity and equity of the socially and economically disadvantaged, obesity and lead exposures in the medically underserved, as well as public health policy and child health advocacy.
Contra Costa Health Services, WIC Program Residency Rotation Tentative Schedule
Upon entering the WIC office, your temperature will be taken, and you will be asked a series of health screening questions related to symptoms and exposure of COVID-19. Please ensure appropriate face coverings are used and social distancing protocols followed.
Orientation
- Tour of the WIC office and staff introductions
Breastfeeding Support Clinic
- Review breastfeeding issues/challenges with participants who have appointments that day with Lactation Consultant.
- If a client telephone appointment is scheduled, observe telehealth breastfeeding assessment; otherwise, meet with LC and review typical scenarios, reasons for referrals and answer any questions
WIC Individual Education
- Observe WIC phone counseling by WNA and/or high-risk phone counseling with RD
WIC Group Education
- Attend a GA and GP phone/virtual class
- Complete a GA or GP class on-line (wichealth.org) staff
- Review CDPH nutrition and breastfeeding materials
Peer Counselor Program
- Meet with PC to discuss the Peer Counselor program and the services they offer
- If possible, also meet with PC Coordinator to discuss services offered
Partnerships
- Review RBL program, FMCH, MCAH, PH referral programs offered, as well as outside community partners (Crisis Nursery, FreshApproach, CoCoKids, First5 Centers, Monument Crisis Center, 211 etc.)
Social Media WIC Outreach
- Review/discuss WIC outreach efforts through our website WIC, social media (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook - @contracostawic) and Contra Costa BF Task Force.
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