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.
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 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.
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 is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, administered in Illinois by the Department of Human Services (DHS) and is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
A WIC EBT card will be provided to families so they can purchase healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, milk, cheese, yogurt, eggs, peanut butter, beans, lentils, whole grains, 100% juice, cereal, infant cereal, baby food and formula.
Breastfeeding mothers may also receive tuna fish and salmon.
WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, administered in Illinois by the Department of Human Services (DHS) and is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
A WIC EBT card will be provided to families so they can purchase healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, milk, cheese, yogurt, eggs, peanut butter, beans, lentils, whole grains, 100% juice, cereal, infant cereal, baby food and formula.
Breastfeeding mothers may also receive tuna fish and salmon.
Provides a food assistance program for women, infants, and children designed to promote staying healthy. Programs include nutrition assessment and counseling, weight monitoring, iron testing, breastfeeding education and support.
Provides a food assistance program for women, infants, and children designed to promote staying healthy. Programs include nutrition assessment and counseling, weight monitoring, iron testing, breastfeeding education and support.
Outpatient medical services including basic laboratory services, specialty clinics, community health services, etc.
- Vaccines for Children program.
- Medication services.
- Dental services.
- Health education.
- Rehabilitative services.
- Youth program.
- Substance abuse testing and outpatient counseling.
- Mental health testing and evaluation. Child/adolescent counseling.
- Nutrition counseling.
- Prenatal midwife program.
- Transportation services.
- Physical and occupational therapy.
- WIC program.
- Family planning.
- Traditional services
- Inipi's and Ceremonies.
Presumptive eligibility determinations for children who indicate they qualify for Medicaid or Kids Connection.
Outpatient medical services including basic laboratory services, specialty clinics, community health services, etc.
- Vaccines for Children program.
- Medication services.
- Dental services.
- Health education.
- Rehabilitative services.
- Youth program.
- Substance abuse testing and outpatient counseling.
- Mental health testing and evaluation. Child/adolescent counseling.
- Nutrition counseling.
- Prenatal midwife program.
- Transportation services.
- Physical and occupational therapy.
- WIC program.
- Family planning.
- Traditional services
- Inipi's and Ceremonies.
Presumptive eligibility determinations for children who indicate they qualify for Medicaid or Kids Connection.
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Provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding education and support, healthcare and community referral programs.
Provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding education and support, healthcare and community referral programs.
Resource connection for home visits, WIC, new baby follow-up, breast feeding support, and more.
Resource connection for home visits, WIC, new baby follow-up, breast feeding support, and more.
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Provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding education and support, healthcare and community referral programs.
Provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding education and support, healthcare and community referral programs.
Care For Yourself: Early detection of breast and cervical cancer for women age 50 and over, including mammograms and Pap tests. Must meet income guidelines. Call (515) 281-7689.
Family Planning/Reproductive Health: Offers confidential services for adolescents and adults to help guide decisions regarding reproductive healthcare needs. Clinic hours are Wed 8 am-4:30 pm, Thu 8 am-4:30 pm (by appointment only), Fri 8 am-12 pm.
i-Smile: Dental services for children ages 0-21, including dental screenings, preventive fluoride, dental care education, sealants to children in 2nd through 8th grades, and help making dentist appointments.
Maternal Health: Prenatal program providing information and education to pregnant women on having a healthy pregnancy and getting ready for their baby.
Senior Health: Services for seniors 60 years of age and older, including health education, blood pressure screenings, foot clinics, and the I-Smile Silver program.
WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN): Nutrition information for pregnant women, new mothers, and mothers with children under age 5. Can provide $50 or more a month for groceries, even if already employed and/or receiving food stamps; must be Medicaid-eligible.
Care For Yourself: Early detection of breast and cervical cancer for women age 50 and over, including mammograms and Pap tests. Must meet income guidelines. Call (515) 281-7689.
Family Planning/Reproductive Health: Offers confidential services for adolescents and adults to help guide decisions regarding reproductive healthcare needs. Clinic hours are Wed 8 am-4:30 pm, Thu 8 am-4:30 pm (by appointment only), Fri 8 am-12 pm.
i-Smile: Dental services for children ages 0-21, including dental screenings, preventive fluoride, dental care education, sealants to children in 2nd through 8th grades, and help making dentist appointments.
Maternal Health: Prenatal program providing information and education to pregnant women on having a healthy pregnancy and getting ready for their baby.
Senior Health: Services for seniors 60 years of age and older, including health education, blood pressure screenings, foot clinics, and the I-Smile Silver program.
WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN): Nutrition information for pregnant women, new mothers, and mothers with children under age 5. Can provide $50 or more a month for groceries, even if already employed and/or receiving food stamps; must be Medicaid-eligible.
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Supplemental food and formula.
Nutrition and health screening and information.
Breastfeeding education.
Referrals to other agencies, doctors, immunization, clinics, food stamps, Medicaid.
Satellite clinics held in Mullen, McCook, Curtis, Ogallala, Imperial, Trenton, Benkelman, and Grant. Call main number for appointments.
Supplemental food and formula.
Nutrition and health screening and information.
Breastfeeding education.
Referrals to other agencies, doctors, immunization, clinics, food stamps, Medicaid.
Satellite clinics held in Mullen, McCook, Curtis, Ogallala, Imperial, Trenton, Benkelman, and Grant. Call main number for appointments.
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Provides services and support for pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up age 5.
Provides services and support for pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up age 5.
Provides a supplemental food and nutrition education program for pregnant, nursing, and postpartum women, infants, and children to age 5. The program includes, breastfeeding support and education, breastfeeding peer counselor, group and individual nutrition education, coupons for healthy foods.
Provides a supplemental food and nutrition education program for pregnant, nursing, and postpartum women, infants, and children to age 5. The program includes, breastfeeding support and education, breastfeeding peer counselor, group and individual nutrition education, coupons for healthy foods.
Provides supplemental food, health and nutrition education, referrals, and breastfeeding support to low-income pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants (0-12 months), and children (up to 5 years).
Provides supplemental food, health and nutrition education, referrals, and breastfeeding support to low-income pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants (0-12 months), and children (up to 5 years).
Offers well child clinics, WIC - Women, Infants, and Children's supplemental food programs and maternal health services.
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.
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.