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The Women, Infant, & Children (WIC) program's purpose is to prevent or correct nutrition-related health problems caused by poor nutrition.
Click below for a list of all of the services the Health Department provides:
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Click below to see a variety of classes and trainings the Johnson County Health Department provides:
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Laura Drake, RD
WIC Program Manager
(913) 826-1250
Victoria Hanley, RN, BSN
Family Health Services Division Director
(913) 477-8346 |
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WIC Food Packages |
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Pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, and children one to five years of age may receive:
- Milk
- Natural cheese
- Eggs
- Iron-fortified cereal
- Vitamin C rich juice
- Dry beans, peas or peanut butter
- Canned beans
- Tuna (as applicable)
- Pink salmon (as applicable)
- Fresh, canned, or frozen fruits and vegetables
- 100% whole wheat bread
- Tortillas
- Brown rice
Infants may receive:
- Special breastfeeding support or infant formula for the first year
- Infant cereal starting around 6 months
- Phase 2 fruits and veggies
- Pureed meats at an appropriate age
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