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WIC:
Women, Infants & Children
WIC (Women, Infants & Children) is a
supplemental food program. It is a health and nutritional program
for individuals who have special needs. Income guidelines and
medical/nutritional risk factors must be met for each
re-certification appointment. More information is available at
http://www.dhss.mo.gov/wic/index.html.
Click on families home for details.
Standards for participation in the program are the same for everyone
regardless of race, color, national, origin, sex, age or disability.
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The clinics are normally held on
Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Nutritional classes are held weekly.
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The "high risk" clients are seen
monthly.
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Each schedule is subject to
vary.
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You must have an appointment.
There are also four satellite
clinics that are held in the surrounding towns:
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The first Friday of the month
is at Bernie.
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The second Friday of the month is at
Advance and Bell City.
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The third Friday of the month
is at Puxico
Click here to take this month's nutrition class online.
http://www.dhss.mo.gov/WICFamilies/Education/
ATTENTION WIC PARTICIPANTS:
The online class DOES NOT replace your
scheduled class appointment. After finishing your online class,
bring your printout to your scheduled appointment to pick up your
checks. If you need to reschedule, please call WIC at
573-568-4593, ext.2.
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