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Fayette County Health Department WIC - Vandalia WIC Clinics
- Name
- Fayette County Health Department WIC
- Address
- 416 West Edwards Street
Vandalia, IL 62471
- Phone Number
- (618) 283-5037
- Fax
- (618) 283-4195
- Operation hours
- Type
- Clinic/Application Site
- Web Site
- http://www.fayettehealthdept.org/
- Services Offered
- Personalized nutrition information and support: Maintaining a healthy weight during pregnancy, Getting back in shape after you have a baby, How to start solid foods with your baby, How to feed the picky eater, Tips for eating well and staying active to improve health; WIC checks for WIC foods; Breastfeeding information and support: Information about the benefits of breastfeeding, Tips for talking to family members, Breastfeeding Coordinators who can answer any questions, Breastfeeding Peer Counselors, moms like you that want to help you have and enjoyable breastfeeding experience, Breast pumps, Extra foods for the breastfeeding mom; Referrals: Referrals for medical care, Referrals for dental care, Assistance with housing and fuel, Referrals to other services that benefit the whole family
- Description
- WIC is a food and nutrition program that is here to help pregnant women and families with young children. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides nutrition education, nutritious foods, breastfeeding support and information. The foods provided through WIC are a good source of essential nutrients. WIC improves the health of it's participants and promotes lifestyle changes. WIC participants have longer healthier pregnancies and fewer premature births. WIC is a short-term program designed to help families build healthy eating and living habits that will last a lifetime!
- Phone 2
- (618) 283-1044
- Contact Person
- WIC Foods
- Milk; Juice; Eggs; Cheese; Cereal; Dry Beans or Peas; Peanut Butter
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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.