WIC - Pearisburg, Women Infants and Children, Giles County Health Department
1 Taylor Avenue, Suite 4, Pearisburg, VA 24134
Eligibility
Hours
Voice
Languages
Spanish
Application process
Call for an appointment or clinic times.
Service area
Giles, VA
Description
WIC stands for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. The goal of the program is to improve the health of pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children (under 5 years) through better nutrition and access to health care. The program is funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture and operated in Virginia through the Virginia Department of Health. The program provides screening and referrals to other health, welfare and social service agencies, nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support as well as supplemental nutritious foods. To be eligible for the WIC Program, applicants must meet categorical, residential, income and nutrition risk requirements.
What's Here
Providing organization
Giles County Health Department
Giles County Health Department, part of the New River Health District, offers a variety of programs and health services to enhance the health of the citizens of the county.