The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program is a
unique community partnership with the State of Wisconsin that provides
nutrition education and supplemental foods to the low-income and
nutritionally at-risk population. The purpose of the Aurora WIC program is
to help improve food habits, prevent
nutrition-related health problems and to promote the incidence and
duration of breastfeeding.
Who may be eligible for WIC?
Wisconsin residents
Household income that is less or equal to WIC guidelines
Pregnant, breastfeeding or a new mother
Infants and children under 5 years of age
Benefits
Supplemental nutritious foods
Bedside Newborn Certification at Aurora Sinai Medical Center
Nutrition education
Breastfeeding support and classes
Lead and iron screening
Referrals to Aurora affiliates and community resources
Lactation consultant services
Breastfeeding peer counselor and classes
Summer immunizations
WIC helps by improving
Pre-conception nutrition
Birth outcomes and savings in health care costs
Diet and diet-related outcomes
Infant feeding practices and cognitive development
Immunization rates and routine medical care visits
For more information contact Jen Agnello at 414-219-3344.
