MISSION
To improve the health status and prevent health problems among Ohio’s at-risk women, infants and children
What is WIC?
WIC is a nutrition education program. WIC provides nutritious foods, which promote good health for pregnant women, women who just had a baby, breastfeeding moms, infants, and children up to age five.
Who is eligible for WIC?
Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a baby less than six months old, and infants and children up to five years old are eligible to apply for WIC.
To qualify for services you must:
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Live in Ohio |
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Meet WIC income guidelines |
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Meet certain nutritional or health risks |
What does WIC provide?
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Nutrition education and support |
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Breastfeeding education and support |
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Referral for health care |
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Immunization screening and referral |
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Supplemental foods like milk, cereal, juice, eggs, peanut butter or beans, infant formula, tuna fish and carrots (if you are breastfeeding) |
How do I apply or make an appoinment?
Call your neighborhood health center to schedule an appointment to meet with a WIC staff member.
See if you qualify!
All it takes is a visit to your local WIC health center to see if you qualify for services.
Receive WIC coupons
If you are eligible, you will receive coupons to buy healthy foods at local WIC-approved grocery stores.
What do I bring to my first visit?
• Proof of income (current pay stubs, approval letter for Healthy Start, Ohio Works First, Food Stamps, or current Medicaid card)
• Proof of address (utility or credit bill, or Ohio driver’s license)
• Proof of identity for you and any other applicants (birth certificate, driver’s license, Medicaid card, crib card, shot record)
• All family members applying for WIC services
• If pregnant, a doctor’s statement showing due date
• Children’s shot records
CONTACT US
NHA's WIC clinics are the only clinics in Lucas County that offer alternate hours, accomodating those who work during the day with evening and weekend appointments.
NHA offers WIC services through the following community health centers:
• River East Community Health Center
• Cordelia Martin Community Health Center
• NHA Pediatric Clinic
River East Community Health Center
419-691-1322 Ext 317 ask for WIC
Monday 8am – 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am – 4:30pm
*Wednesday 8am – 7pm
Thursday 8am – 4:30pm
Friday 8am – 1pm
Please remember to always call first to verify WIC office hours
Cordelia Martin Community Health Center
419-255-7883 Ext 108 ask for WIC
Monday 8am – 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am – 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am – 4:30pm
Thursday 8am – 4:30pm
Friday 8am – 4:30pm
*3rd Saturday of each month 9:30am-2pm
Please remember to always call first to verify WIC office hours
NHA Pediatrics/Southside
419-241-4230 Ext 208 ask for WIC
*Monday 8am – 7pm
Tuesday 8am – 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am – 4:30pm
Thursday 8am – 4:30pm
Friday 8am – 1pm
Please remember to always call first to verify WIC office hours
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