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Bristol Hospital Wic Program - Bristol - Bristol WIC Clinics
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- Name
- Bristol Hospital WIC Program - Bristol
- Address
- 9 Prospect Street
Bristol, CT 06010
- Phone Number
- (860) 585-3280
- Type
- Clinic/Application Site
- Web Site
- http://www.bristolhospital.org/
- Services Offered
- Nutrition education through consultations with a nutritionist; Breastfeeding education and assistance through consultations with a lactation consultant; Vouchers for the purchase of supplemental healthy foods. Infant formula supplements are also provided for babies who are formula fed; Referrals for health care and other social services
- Description
- WIC is a supplemental cost-effective nutrition intervention program available for eligible women, infants and children up to the age of 5. WIC is designed to promote health and prevent nutritionrelated health problems by providing nutrition education, breastfeeding information and support. It also provides referrals to other federal and state programs, and healthcare providers, as well as providing supplemental nutritious foods.
- WIC Foods
- Eggs; Milk; Cheese; Tofu; Cereal; Fruit/Vegetable Juice; Baby Foods in Jars; Infant Formula; Infant Cereal; Fruits; Vegetables; Bread/Grain: 100% Whole Wheat Bread, Whole Grain Bread, Whole Wheat Tortillas, Corn Tortillas, Brown Rice, 100% Whole Wheat Pasta/Macaroni Products; Peanut Butter; Beans; Peas; Lentils; Canned Fish
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WIC Resources
- WIC Breast Feeding Support
Breastfeeding is essential in infant development and is recommended by the Women, Infant, and Child Program to be the best way of feeding babies.
- WIC Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for WIC benefits, applicants must meet Categorical, Residential, Income and Nutritional Risk Requirements.