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Health Department - Newport News, East End WIC Center, Peninsula Health District

1033 28th Street, Newport News, VA 23607

Eligibility requirements vary depending on the service provided.

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Newport News, VA

Description

Provides WIC services for residents who live in the East End of Newport News. Program focuses on the overall good health of women, infants, and children, encourages healthy pregnancy outcomes, and promotes healthy eating habits that follow current USDA recommendations. The program provides breastfeeding and nutrition education along with supplemental foods to eligible persons. It provides nutritious foods such as cheese, eggs, peanut butter, beans, milk, juice, cereal, fruits and vegetables, canned fish, and infant formula. It also provides breastfeeding support and referrals to other health care systems such as immunizations and dental care.

Providing organization

Peninsula Health District

Offers programs to protect, promote, and preserve the health of the people who live, work, and play on the Peninsula.