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“We are thrilled to have Casey join the BFUSA Board,” said Theresa Landau, MS, RDN, CDN, CLC, BFUSA’s Board Chair. Most recently, she served as Director of Nursing Services before she transitioned to BCBSMS.Ī native of Jackson, Mississippi, Casey holds a Bachelor of Nursing degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and a Master of Science in Nursing with an emphasis on Nursing Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi. During her tenure there from 2009 – 2018, Casey had management responsibilities for Medical Surgical services, Neonatal Intensive Care, and Women’s Care specialty areas. Prior to joining BCBSMS, Casey served in several progressive leadership roles at Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi. This role is especially critical in Mississippi where 91 percent of all hospitals in the state that deliver babies are actively working toward achieving or maintaining Baby-Friendly designation – and breastfeeding rates have increased significantly from 49 percent in 2015 to 65 percent in 2018. In this role, she is the primary lead for BCBSMS’s Maternity Quality Model.Īs part of this statewide initiative, Casey collaborates with hospitals and providers across Mississippi to help implement evidence-based best practices in maternal and infant health with a goal of improving health outcomes. At the appointment, once the above is documented, you will be evaluated for a nutritional risk which is the other main qualifying factor in determining benefit eligibility for pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding women, infants and children under 5.Baby-Friendly USA is pleased to welcome Casey Bland, RN, MSN, as the newest member of its Board of Directors.Ĭasey is currently serving as the Provider Quality Coordinator for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi (BCBSMS).

Proof of income (pay stubs OR you would be automatically income-eligible if you are currently enrolled in TANF, Food Stamps or Medicaid, so bring proof of enrollment).

Proof of residency (a document with your street address on it, such as a lease or bill).

At the WIC appointment, you will need to bring: If you think you may qualify, please call 251.690.8829 to make an appointment. Be seen by a health professional at the WIC clinic.MCHD estimates $8,145,680.13 WIC food dollars were spent in Mobile County in 2020. The Mobile County Health Department’s Office of Nutrition Services manages the WIC program in Mobile County.Ī monthly average of 11,791 participants received WIC food instruments during 2020. WIC’s mission is to increase awareness among postpartum and breastfeeding women and parents/caretakers of participants age 1-5 years of the need to balance food intake and daily physical activity, to promote increasing the intake of fruits and vegetables and to increase awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding.