WIC
Women, Infants and Children Food Program

Today, at least 47 percent of all infants born in the U.S. and nearly one in five children ages one to five are on WIC. Recognized as the nation's premier public health nutrition program, UDMO is proud to provide this successful program in eight counties. During the 2000 fiscal year, UDMO served an average of 2,218 participants per month.

WIC offers monthly financial allotments in the form of WIC checks that enable pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding women or parents of infants or children age five and under to purchase healthy foods from WIC-approved vendors. WIC professional staff also encourages the best source of nutrition for infants--breast milk. Iron-fortified formula is provided to infants up to age one if the mother chooses not to or is unable to breastfeed. UDMO registered nurses provide health screenings, assessments, referrals and immunizations to children.

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• Contact Info:
  
Julie Erskine, WIC Director
620 Michigan St., Room 4
Storm Lake, Iowa 50588
E-mail: jerskine@udmo.com Phone: 712-732-1235
Fax: 712-732-1471


WIC (Central Office)
101 Robins St.
P.O. Box 519
Graettinger, IA 51342
Phone: (800) 245-6151 or
(712) 859-3885
Fax: (712) 859-3892