Paris-Lamar County Health Department WIC Program

Services offered

Electronic benefits card provides for supplemental nutritious foods high in iron

calcium

protein

vitamin C

and vitamin A

Nutrition education focusing on issues such as healthy foods during pregnancy and breastfeeding

introducing solid foods to infants

and providing nutritious meals and snacks for children

Breastfeeding education and support on all aspects of breastfeeding

Referrals to other health and social service programs

such as prenatal and child health care and other food assistance programs

About this clinic

WIC, the Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children, is an important resource in improving the health and nutrition of women, infants, and children during pregnancy and early childhood.

Type: Clinic/Application Site

WIC foods: Cereal; Whole Grains (Bread (Whole-Wheat), Tortillas (Corn or Whole-Wheat), Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Whole-Wheat Pasta); Fruits and Vegetables (Fresh and Frozen Fruits and Vegetables, Vitamin C-Rich 100% Juice); Dairy/Soy (Fat-Free and Low-Fat (1%) Milk For Women and Children 2 to 5 Years, Whole Milk for Children 12 to 24 Months, Cheese, Kosher Milk and Cheese, Soy Milk and Tofu, Yogurt); Protein Foods (Eggs, Dry Beans, Split Peas or Lentils, Canned Beans, Peanut Butter, Canned Tuna and Salmon For Exclusively Breastfeeding Mothers); Baby Foods (Baby Cereal, Baby Food Fruits and Vegetables, Baby Food Meats For Exclusively Breastfeeding Babies, Formula)

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