Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
The WIC Program of the Huron County Health Department is a supplemental food program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Michigan Department of Community Health. WIC provides supplemental foods which promote good health for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to the age of five. WIC is a short-term intervention and education program.
Program Services
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Nutrition education
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Breastfeeding education
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Benefits for nutritious food items
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Referrals for other health and social services
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Health history evaluations
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Blood test for anemia
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Immunization screening
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Counseling with a registered dietician for special needs including anemia, weight issues, etc.
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Confidential participation
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Area Stores Accepting WIC
Bad Axe
McDonald's Food and Family
Wal-Mart |
Pigeon
Pigeon IGA
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Ubly
Chapin's Mid Town Market
Ubly Meat and Grocery |
Casseville
Caseville IGA |
Port Austin
Mayes IGA |
Sebewaing
Luke's Market |
Harbor Beach
Dollar House
Harbor Beach Party Store |
Port Hope
North Shore Grocery |
Ruth
Ruth Convenience Store |
Hours of Service
By Appointment Only.
Outreach clinic in Sebewaing, 2nd Wednesday of every month
LATE CLINIC:
By Appointment Only.
1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Contact Information
(989) 269-9721, ext. 111
Michigan Authorized WIC & Area Project Fresh Vendors
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Store Information
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Address
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Dales Country Garden
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3705 Huron City Rd
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Port Hope, Mi 48468
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Reckers Fresh Vegetables
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2623 Atwater Rd
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Ubly, Mi 48475
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Port Austin Farmers Market
(989)768-0123
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Lake St. and State St.
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Port Austin, Mi 48467
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Errer Farms
(989)269-8618
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283 Pigeon Rd
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Bad Axe, Mi 48413
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(Wic benefits may be redeemed at any Michigan WIC approved store/vendor)
Eligibility and Cost
The WIC Program is FREE to eligible participants who meet the WIC Program Eligibility.
WIC Income Guidelines
In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
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