WIC Program Joins Maddie's Place in Spokane Valley

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  The Spokane Regional Health District’s Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Program (WIC) will offer on-site services at Maddie’s Place starting July 7“Beginning July 7, WIC will offer services on-site for the families at the recovery nursery caring for babies with prenatal substance exposure.”
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  The Spokane Regional Health District and Maddie’s Place issued a news release“Spokane Regional Health District Brings the WIC Program to Maddie’s Place Jul 06, 2026 Media Contacts Katie Tolley, Maddie's Place, and Kelli Hawkins, Spokane Regional Health District Katie Tolley Katie Tolley Kelli Hawkins [email protected] Supporting Families in RecoverySPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane Regional Health District’s (SRHD’s) Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Program (WIC) is joining Maddie’s Place to take another step to eliminate health barriers faced by families in recovery.”
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  WIC staff will be available every Tuesday from 1-5 p.m. at the recovery nursery“Starting July 7, WIC staff will be onsite at Maddie’s Place every Tuesday from 1-5 p.m.”
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  The recovery nursery provides care for infants with prenatal substance exposure“Maddie’s Place is a free-standing, non-profit recovery nursery for infants experiencing withdrawal due to prenatal substance exposure—one of only five in the United States using a model of care that prioritizes the dyad, keeping parent and baby together.”
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  The move aims to provide consistent access to nutrition support“Moving WIC appointments on-site for families at Maddie’s Place will allow consistent access to nutrition support without leaving the wraparound care their infant needs to thrive.”
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  The move aims to provide consistent access to nutrition support without requiring families to leave the wraparound care their infants need“Moving WIC appointments on-site for families at Maddie’s Place will allow consistent access to nutrition support without leaving the wraparound care their infant needs to thrive.”
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  Mary Wood is the WIC program manager“"Parents and staff at Maddie’s Place are working so hard to prioritize their baby’s care during a very stressful time," said Mary Wood, WIC program manager.”
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  Mary Wood said the on-site service will allow families to receive health screenings“Having WIC services on location will allow families to receive health screenings, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and help accessing monthly benefits while supporting recovery.”
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  Mary Wood said the on-site service will allow families to receive nutrition education“Having WIC services on location will allow families to receive health screenings, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and help accessing monthly benefits while supporting recovery.”
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  Mary Wood said the on-site service will allow families to receive breastfeeding support“Having WIC services on location will allow families to receive health screenings, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and help accessing monthly benefits while supporting recovery.”
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  Mary Wood said the on-site service will allow families to receive help accessing monthly benefits“Moving WIC appointments on-site for families at Maddie’s Place will allow consistent access to nutrition support without leaving the wraparound care their infant needs to thrive. Having WIC services on location will allow families to receive health screenings, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and help accessing monthly benefits while supporting recovery.”
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  Mary Wood said the on-site service will allow families to receive support while supporting recovery“"Parents and staff at Maddie’s Place are working so hard to prioritize their baby’s care during a very stressful time," said Mary Wood, WIC program manager. "By meeting them where they are, in a supportive and familiar environment, we can join Maddie’s Place in making the recovery process as successful as possible."”
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  Kim Dunham is the director of family advocacy at Maddie’s Place“"WIC has been a been a strong supporter of Maddie’s Place since opening our doors three and a half years ago," said Kim Dunham, director of family advocacy.”
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  Kim Dunham noted WIC has been a strong supporter since the facility opened three and a half years ago“"WIC has been a been a strong supporter of Maddie’s Place since opening our doors three and a half years ago," said Kim Dunham, director of family advocacy.”