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The Women, Infants and Children Program is a special supplemental food program for women who are pregnant, postpartum or breast feeding; infants and children up to 5 years of age.

Provides nutrition education and free supplemental foods to eligible persons. The foods provided are intended to supplement the existing diet with important nutrients. Food distribution is made through the redemption of checks at participating grocery stores. The nutrition education is accomplished through individual and group counseling sessions.

The special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a short-term intervention program designed to influence nutrition and health behaviors of those eligible for WIC.

Provides a nutrition program aimed at improving the health of pregnant women, infants and children (under 5) through better nutrition and access to health care. Provides health screening, nutrition counseling and information, referral to health care, and vouchers for nutritious foods such as milk, eggs, fruit juice, iron fortified cereal, iron fortified infant formula and dry beans and iron fortified infant formula. Promotes breastfeeding as the optimal choice for infant feeding and provides information on breastfeeding and support to breastfeeding mothers.

Provides nutrition education and food vouchers for pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children younger than age 5 who cannot afford an adequate diet and have a nutritional risk.

Food vouchers for pregnant women, breast-feeding women, and children up to age 5.

The purpose of the Virginia Dept of Health is to equip Virginians to achieve and maintain optimum personal health by emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, and environmental protection.

WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program, is a nutrition program for eligible pregnant, post-partum and breastfeeding women and young children.

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.

The supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children (WIC) is a preventive health program for pregnant women and children during their formative years. WIC provides nutritious, healthy supplemental foods, nutrition education, counseling, and breastfeeding support and supplies. WIC Sites: Southside Plaza WIC Office 509 East Southside Plaza (804) 205-9816 Monday-Friday: 7:30 am-4:30 pm Richmond Community Hospital WIC Office 1510 North 28th Street, Room 208 (804) 786-3201 Monday-Friday: 7:30 am-4:00 pm

Offers a free nutrition program for low-income pregnant and post-partum women, infants and children to age five.

WIC, or the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, is a nutrition program that helps improve the health of pregnant women, infants, and children (under 5 years of age) through better nutrition and access to health care. WIC Provides: Nutrition education Private and group sessions with a nutrition expert Support and help with breastfeeding Referrals to other services that can help you and your family (e.g. immunizations, health care, dental care) Healthy recipes Access to healthy foods

WIC stands for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. Provides nutrition education, breast feeding promotion and support, supplemental nutritious foods, counseling at WIC clinics, and screening and referrals to other health, welfare, and social services. Improves the health of pregnant women, infants and children (under 5 years) through better nutrition and access to health care. All pregnant women who received WIC will be offered a breastfeeding nutrition education class and will meet with the breastfeeding peer counselor to answer questions concerning feeding options before delivery. The breastfeeding peer counselor also follows breastfeeding women during the time that they are breastfeeding.

Supplemental food program for children from birth to age 5, pregnant and breast-feeding women. Services provided include nutritional counseling/instruction and supportive services for breast-feeding mothers.

WIC is a federal food voucher program for eligible pregnant women, infants, and children and nutrition education.

Provides nutrition education and food vouchers for pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children younger than age five who cannot afford an adequate diet and who have a condition which shows a need for better nutrition.

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides supplemental nutritious foods/formula, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.

The special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a short-term intervention program designed to influence nutrition and health behaviors of those eligible for WIC.

Provides supplemental foods and nutrition education to eligible persons. The program also serves as an adjunct to good health care by promoting healthy outcomes of pregnancy, improved eating habits, and improved health of women, infants and children..

WIC is a supplemental food program for financially and nutritionally eligible pregnant and breast-feeding women and children up to age five.

Offers a nutrition education and supplemental food program for pregnant or nursing women, infants, or children under 5 years of age. Clients must meet income requirements and be at nutritional risk as determined by the nutritionist or nurse through an evaluation. Required childhood immunizations are free for children from birth to age 21.

The goal of Virginia WIC (Wholesome Informed Choices) is to improve the health of pregnant people, primary caregivers, infants, and children (under 5 years) through better nutrition and access to health care.

The Women, Infants and Children Program is a special supplemental food program for women who are pregnant, post-partum or breast feeding; infants up to 2 years of age; and children up to 5 years of age.

Offers a nutrition education and supplemental food program for pregnant or nursing women, infants or children under 5 years of age. Clients must meet income requirements and be at nutritional risk as determined by the nutritionist or nurse through an evaluation. Immunizations are provided at no charge to children from birth to age 21.

Provides a free nutrition program for low-income pregnant and post-partum women, infants, and children to age 5.