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Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program
Through the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program, the Vilas County Public Health Department provides health and nutrition risk assessment and counseling to income eligible pregnant, breast feeding and postpartum women, infants and children to age 5. Vouchers for WIC approved foods and formula are distributed for use at participating stores statewide.WIC serves:
- Women who are pregnant.
- Women who are nursing.
- Teenage mothers.
- Infants and children up to 5 years of age
WIC is a nutritional program that provides:
- Free healthy foods
- Practical nutritional tips
- Information about community resources
- Breastfeeding information and support
To participate, your family must:
- Meet the moderate income guidelines
- Have a diet that does not meet recommended dietary standards
What happens at a WIC appointment?
- You will fill out a WIC questionnaire.
- A nurse or health aid will weigh, measure and do a simple blood test. You may bring this information from your doctor to the WIC Clinic.
- You will talk with WIC nutrition staff about food, eating habits and your family's health.
- You will find out if you or your children can participate in WIC.
Once you are a WIC Participant...
- You receive an ID card.
- You receive drafts for food and learn how to cash them at the grocery store.
- You will be scheduled an appointment to return to the WIC Clinic for monthly drafts.
- You can learn more about nurtrition and health.
- You or your children will need to be certified again about every six months to see if you are still eligible.
For more information on the eligibility and benefits, visit the Wisconsin WIC Program web site or call the Vilas County Public Health Department at 715-479-3656.
Or you may call WIC directly at 1-800-722-2295, or visit their website at http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/WIC/index.htm .
