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Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Program Overview
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a special supplemental nutrition program with a strong emphasis on education about nutrition-based health. The program provides nutrition education, screening, risk assessment and counseling to pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to five years old.
WIC also provides checks to purchase nutritious supplemental foods like milk, eggs, cheese, juice, cereal, peanut butter, and/or dry beans or peas at several local businesses. New mothers who are breastfeeding may receive an enhanced food package.
Eligibility
WIC is open to individuals who meet income guidelines and are determined by health professionals to be at nutritional risk. The unborn child is counted as a member of the family when eligibility is determined.
Click here for a list of information to bring on your first WIC visit.
Additional Services
WIC provides the following services to its clients:
Nutrition Education
Breastfeeding Education
Dental Health Education
We provide referrals for the following services:
Childhood Immunizations
Blood Lead Testing
Mental Health Services
We also collaborate with Burrel Behavioral Health to provide early childhood development education for stay-at-home parents.
Hours of Operation
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Third Saturday of each month 8:00 am to 2:30 pm
Christian County WIC Office
Address and Phone Number
207 E Brick
Ozark, MO 65721
581-2385
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