With the help of the Hamilton County Health Department + the city’s Office of Community Health, the area’s Women, Infants, & Children Program (WIC) has expanded.
Folks can now receive mobile services from the East Lake Community Center, located at 3610 Dodds Ave., every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will also be onsite bilingual staff to assist with Spanish-speaking clients.
What does WIC offer? This program provides nutrition education, breastfeeding education + support, nutritious foods, and health referrals to women, infants, and children who are eligible.
Who qualifies? WIC services are available for those who are pregnant, breastfeeding (up to the infant’s first birthday), non-breastfeeding/postpartum (up to six months after birth or pregnancy ends), infants under one + children (including foster children) under five.
Appointments are required and can be booked by calling 423-209-8050 + you will need proof of ID, income, and residence.
