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WIC (Women, Infants, Children) supplemental nutrition program which provides vouchers for nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to other resources and programs.
Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Provides nutrition education and nutritious foods for pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding women, infants and children until the age of 5 years.
Offers a federally-sponsored supplemental food program. The amount of food available to each family is dependent upon age and risk factors. Nutrition education and breastfeeding support are major components of the program.

Provides preventative reproductive health care and education to any member of the community, including services such as contraceptive education, sexually transmitted infection prevention, and pregnancy-related information. Offers breast examinations, Pap tests, and instruction on breast self-examination techniques for early detection of breast cancer.

Develops reproductive life plans to support informed decision-making.

Provides general immunizations to prevent diseases and reduce health risks for individuals and the community.

Shares information on environmental hazards and safety measures to promote overall health.

Blood pressure screenings are available to identify individuals at risk of hypertension-related conditions.

Additionally, referrals to programs like WIC are provided to support nutrition, breastfeeding, and overall health for eligible individuals and families.

The overarching goals are to decrease unintended pregnancies, reduce the transmission of sexually transmitted infections, and promote comprehensive health and wellness.

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WIC
Environmental Hazards Information
Pregnancy Testing
Blood Pressure Screening
Breast Examinations
Pap Tests
Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment
Breast Self Examination Instruction
General Immunization
Birth Control

Offers programs aimed at keeping families healthy. Provides the community with effective educational services in order to promote healthy lifestyles and a higher quality of life such as WIC, breast and cervical cancer screening, lead poison prevention, and low cost blood testing.

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WIC
Lead Poisoning Screening
Breast Examinations

Provides the supplemental food program for income eligible pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding women, infants and children ages birth through 4 years. WIC provides nutrition assessment and education, food or infant formula to help meet a family's food needs, and breastfeeding support.

Basic foods, nutrition counseling and access to health services for pregnant woman, breast feeding and non-nursing mothers, infants and children up to five years of age.

Provides programs and services to support the health of children and families.

Program includes family case management, WIC, and breastfeeding education and support.

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Breastfeeding Support Programs
Case/Care Management
WIC
A federally sponsored supplemental food program. The amount of food available to each family is dependent upon age and risk factors. Nutrition education and breastfeeding support are major components of the program.

Offers Family Case Management that provides outreach, comprehensive case management and support services to prenatal women, infants and children. After a baby is born, FCM nurses assure that the infants and children are receiving periodic well baby check-ups and immunizations.

Can provide special coupons to buy healthy foods like fruits & vegetables, milk, juice, eggs, cheese, cereal, whole grains, dry beans or peas, and peanut butter.

Information about nutrition and health to help families eat well and be healthy.

Information and help about breastfeeding.

Help in finding health care and other services in your area.

Offers a supplemental food and nutritional counseling service. All participants receive nutrition education and counseling, supplemental foods, and information about other health services based on assessment. A breastfeeding peer counselor is available to clients who need breastfeeding support.

WIC helps meet the nutritional needs through health and nutrition assessments and education, food vouchers to participating stores, and breastfeeding support. Many working families as well as those who receive SNAP benefits also qualify for WIC services.

Also provides Nurse Case Managers that help income eligible women and their children to obtain healthcare services. Also provides other assistance they may need to have a healthy pregnancy, and promote the child's healthy development.

Provides a supplemental nutrition program that provides nutritious foods such as milk, cheese, eggs, cereal and infant formula at no cost to families with pregnant women or young children.

Offers well child clinics, WIC - Women, Infants, and Children's supplemental food programs and maternal health services.

Serves to safeguard the health of low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating including breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals to health care.

WIC is a federally funded program which provides a supplemental package of food and nutrition education for income-eligible women, infants, and children up to five years of age. Will also provide case management services for income-eligible pregnant women and children up to age one. Helps pregnant women apply for All Kids insurance and find an OB/GYN for pregnancy services.

Offers programs aimed at keeping families healthy. Provides the community with effective educational services in order to promote healthy lifestyles and a higher quality of life such as WIC, breast and cervical cancer screening, lead poison prevention, and low cost blood testing.

Categories

WIC
Lead Poisoning Screening
Breast Examinations
Provides free educational information, referrals, and healthy food vouchers to women and children.
Provides nutrition assessment, counseling, and supplemental food coupons. Certified lactation consultants available to help with any breastfeeding needs.

Resource connection for home visits, WIC, new baby follow-up, breast feeding support, and more.

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Breastfeeding Support Programs
Prenatal Care
Breast Pumps
WIC
Visit the IDHHS website for more information on WIC and to find local offices. Provides services to pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children to age five years. Services include: Nutrition education, Food assistance, Breastfeeding education and support, Health/nutrition screenings, and Referrals to medical, social and community services.

Serves to safeguard the health of low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating including breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals to health care.

Provides services to pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children to age five years. Services include: Nutrition education, Food assistance, Breastfeeding education and support, Health/nutrition screenings, and Referrals to medical, social and community services.

Federally funded supplemental food and nutrition education program intended to improve the nutritional status of eligible pregnant, postpartum, and breast feeding women, infants, and children up to the age of five. Includes family case management.

WIC participants receive ongoing nutritional assessments, medical assessments, and vouchers for nutritious foods intended to supplement their diet. WIC foods are individually determined for each participant.

Promotes and supports breastfeeding.

Case Management specifically helps:

-- Pregnant women in obtaining essential prenatal care

-- Children with an illness or injury that, if left untreated, could interfere with the child's health, growth, and development

-- Parents of young children in the early detection of unique health problems and assists in referring the child for treatment or other appropriate services