NH Pediatric Society

The New Hampshire Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (NHPS)

SAVE THE DATE- NEXT OPEN FORUM CONFERENCE 10/23 .

New foods are coming to the WIC Nutrition Program this October. Families receiving WIC services will soon be able to purchase whole grain bread, brown rice, whole wheat tortillas, canned beans, soy milk and tofu, baby food fruits, vegetables and meat, as well as up to $10 monthly of fruits and vegetables.
Help families start healthy habits now, by encouraging them to:

Breastfeed their baby exclusively for 6 months
Switch to 1% milk for everyone over age 2
Eat more fruits and vegetables every day
Drink less juice and sweetened beverages
Eat whole grain breads and cereals

Contact the State WIC office for more information about the changes or to request an in-service for your office at 1-800-942-4321 or email lissa.a.sirois@dhhs.state.nh.us

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The New Hampshire Pediatric Society is the state chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Our membership consists of over 270 dedicated physicians from across the state. Most of us are in primary care in private practice, some of us are pediatric subspecialists, some of us are based in an academic center (Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center), some of us are employed by the State of New Hampshire, some of us work in community health centers, some of us are retired. All of us are working hard to promote the, health and well-being of infants, children, and adolescents. We welcome new members and if you are a part of the AAP, you are eligible to be part of the NHPS, too. Feel free to contact the Chapter Officers and/or any NHPS fellow member for more details on how to join this well respected long standing professional group, as together, we "CAN" and "DO" make a difference.