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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.
WIC is a supplemental nutrition program that provides nutrition education and food instruments (coupons) to women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum; infants ages newborn to 1 year; and children ages 1 to 5. Coupons may be redeemed for milk, cheese, juice, cereal, and eggs, and formula is provided for the non-breast-feeding mom. During the summer months, farmers market vouchers are offered. Breastfeeding peer counselors are available.

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 free educational information, referrals, and healthy food vouchers to women and children.

Nutrition education and counseling, supplemental foods, and information for women, children, and infants about other health services based on assessment findings.

Nutrition education and counseling, supplemental foods, and information for women, children, and infants about other health services based on assessment findings.

A federally funded program which provides special supplemental foods to eligible pregnant, nursing or post-partum women, infants, and children up to five years of age. Breastfeeding support is also available to participants of the program.

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.

Provides vouchers for formula, milk and nutritious food supplies for pregnant women, nursing mothers and children to five years of age. Service is coordinated by Mid-Iowa Community Action (MICA)

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 EBT Card for nutritious foods.

- Nutrition education and counseling.

- Breastfeeding support.

- Family case management.

- Links to other Health and Social Service Agencies.

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 the following health services to Webster County residents:

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.

Categories

Foot Screening
Blood Pressure Screening
WIC
Teen Family Planning Programs
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
Dental Screening
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Birth Control
Mammograms
Breast Examinations
Dental Care
Pap Tests
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.

Nutrition education and counseling, supplemental foods, and information for women, children, and infants about other health services based on assessment findings.

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.

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

Breast Examinations
Lead Poisoning Screening
WIC
Nutrition and health information to income risk specific clients who are pregnant, post-partum, or breastfeeding, or a child ages 0-5. Nutritional vouchers are given for purchase of items in local WIC approved grocery stores of choice.

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.

Federal nutrition program that provides nutrition education, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support, nutritious foods, and referrals to other community services.

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 a federal nutrition program that helps parents feed their children properly during critical periods of growth and 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.

Categories

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

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.

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.