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WOMEN,
INFANTS & CHILDREN’S PROGRAM
(WIC)
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- To
decrease poor birth outcomes and
improve the
health of participants
during critical times of growth
and
development
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is Eligible? |
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- Women
who are pregnant, breastfeeding or
recently had a baby
- Infants
under 12 months old
- Children
under 5 years old
- Families
that meet the WIC income requirements
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Who
Provides the service? |
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- Registered
Dietitians
- WIC
Nutrition Assistants
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Where
is the services provided? |
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- WIC, Red Bluff and Corning
offices
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What
is offered? |
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- Food
Instruments to purchase nutritional
food
- Nutrition
and health education to promote better
health
- Individual
nutritional counseling
- Support
and education with breastfeeding
- Referrals
to health care and other agencies
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How
to apply? |
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- Contact
the WIC Program at 527-8791 or 1-800-698-4942
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