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Webster County Health Unit Protecting and promoting the health and safety of citizens in Webster County |
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ProgramThe Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition program is a supplemental food program for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum women and to children under five years of age who are at nutritional risk. Click here for WIC clinic locations and hours. Goals The goal of WIC is to improve nutritional health of participants. To meet this goal, the WIC program provides nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support, medical care referrals and nutritious foods that are high in protein and iron. Foods provided to participants may include:
EligibilityWIC is available to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum women and to children under five years old who are at or below 185% of the federal poverty level and are at nutritional risk. Click here for income eligibility guidelines. Breastfeeding Assistance The Webster County Health Unit has one well-trained, knowledgeable Peer Counselor on staff to assist with breastfeeding questions and basic breastfeeding difficulties at no cost to the participant through the WIC Program. Manual and mini-electric breast pumps are available to clients at no cost. Hospital-grade electric breast pumps are available with a $45.00 deposit, partially refundable when the pump is returned clean and undamaged. Learn More |
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