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Wic (WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN) | Medina County Health Department

4800 Ledgewood Drive, Medina, OH 44256

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- Serves women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have had a baby (or been pregnant) within the last six (6) months. - Women younger than 18 do NOT need parent/guardian permission. - Serves infants and children up to five (5) years old. - Applicants must live in Medina County, meet household income guidelines, and meet certain nutritional or health risks. - Income eligibility guidelines are up to 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines that were in effect the previous April 1st. Number in household includes unborn children (Example: A pregnant, single woman is a household of two). Definition of income does NOT include household assets. - Individuals receiving Medicaid, Ohio Works First or Food Stamps automatically meet income eligibility.
- Requires ID that shows name and birth date for those in the household who are applying for benefits. - Accepts a crib card from the hospital for baby. - May need proof of pregnancy from doctor or clinic, unless the pregnancy is clearly visible. - Income verification. - Will also need proof of the child's current immunizations and residency (current utility, telephone, or credit card statement). - Those who are not the mother, but who have custody of the child will need proof of custody (agency will advise).
WIC appointments will take place by phone.

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- WIC appointments will take place by phone. - After the phone appointment is completed, travel to the office and call from the parking lot. - The front doors will be opened for the client to come into the lobby to load their WIC nutrition card.

No fee.

Medina County, Ohio

Description

Provides supplemental food vouchers, nutrition education, counseling, support and referral services to eligible women, children, fathers, and kinship caregivers. Nursing mothers are provided with information and education on breastfeeding. Provides breastfeeding class and a breastfeeding mom's group.

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Providing organization

Medina County Health Department

Provides health department and WIC services to Medina County.