Author: Kailee Curtis

Women, Infants, and Children Program

The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program is a health and nutrition program that helps women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum, and infants and children up to 5 years old, eat well, be active, and stay healthy. The WIC program has demonstrated a positive effect on pregnancy outcomes and child growth and development. The majority of Michigan local health departments provide WIC services.

Key Positions
WIC Coordinator
Nurses/Dietitians
Clerks and Technicians
Breastfeeding Peer Mentor

Combined FTE: 5.72

Services:
The Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) WIC program offers a number of services to WIC clients, including nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support, food benefits through WIC EBT cards to buy healthy food, and referrals to health care, immunizations, and other programs. WIC staff will help pregnant women and families determine if they qualify for WIC benefits and assist with the enrollment process.
BEDHD proudly supports Project FRESH, which provides WIC participants with local, fresh produce from farmers, farmers' markets, and roadside stands.

Meets Public Health Standards:

	Michigan Public Health Code
ü	Michigan Local Public Health Accreditation
	Public Health Accreditation Board

Health Improvement Efforts:

	Barry Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan
ü	Eaton Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan

Aligns with BEDHD Strategic Priorities:

A strong, healthy start in life
Healthy and safe food, water, and air
Enhance involvement, engagement, and collaboration

FY17 Funding Sources for BEDHD WIC Program:

Goals:
The BEDHD Women, Infants, and Children program:
Improves pregnancy outcomes and child growth and development
Provides women who are pregnant, have recently given birth, or are breastfeeding with education and resources about the birthing process, nutrition during and after pregnancy, breastfeeding and breast pumps, and other health issues
Supports young children and families by providing nutritious food and infant formula

Federal Grants

State Grants

Local Funding

Impact:
In 2017, the BEDHD WIC program served 2,388 women, infants, and young children in Barry and Eaton counties.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider