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WIC is here for you during the COVID-19 Pandemic

What is WIC?

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​WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. In Illinois it is administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). 
​Even if you or your family members are working, it can be hard to make ends meet. WIC can help with the right food and advice from trained staff on nutrition, health care, and immunizations. 

WIC strives to improve the health of participants by providing coupons for nutritious foods, nutrition education and counseling, and providing referrals to other Health and Social Service Agencies. 

Am I eligible?

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You must be:
  • A pregnant woman or breastfeeding up to one year after giving birth
  • A new mother, up to six months after giving birth
  • A parent, guardian or caretaker who has an infant or child younger than 5 years of age​​​
Do you meet the income guidelines?
  • Your annual household income must be within WIC Guidelines (You may have a job and still meet these guidelines)​
​Do you have a medical or nutritional health risk?
  • A screening by a WIC Certifying Health Professional must find that you have a medical or nutritional health risk such as low iron, low weight gain during pregnancy, or opportunities to make improvements in your diet/nutrition.
​Schedule an appointment at your local Southern Seven Public Health Clinic to enroll.
​Use the links below to see if you qualify. 

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Income Guidelines (English and Spanish)
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WIC Prescreening Tool
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Dads can qualify too!

WIC approved foods:

Foods that are available to purchase with WIC include a variety of grains, milk, meat and beans, fruits and vegetables, baby foods, and formula products. 
The following are some examples of WIC approved food items:
  • Milk
  • Cheese
  • Instant Formula
  • Eggs
  • Juice
  • Fruits
  • Vegetables
  • Cereal
  • Peanut Putter
  • Dried Peas
  • Dried Beans
  • Infant Cereal
  • Infant Juice
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Your first WIC appointment:

At your first WIC appointment, please bring the following with you:
  • Identification (e.g., driver's license, photo ID)
  • Proof of pregnancy (e.g., note from doctor/clinic verifying a positive pregnancy test)
  • Proof of income (e.g., two recent pay stubs, public aid card, income fax form)
  • Proof of residency (e.g., utility bill or recent mail with dated postal stamp)
  • Proof of birth (e.g., birth certificate or hospital foot prints for your infant or child)
  • Immunization Records: The above information is reviewed, along with the participants health history. A health screening is performed on each participant. From there, information is plotted on growth charts and evaluated individually to determine WIC eligibility. Participants are then counseled by a health professional. Eating habits are discussed and food histories are evaluated. At that time, each participant is informed of their eligibility and WIC Program responsibilities.

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Clinical Programs

Family Case Management (Referral Prog.)
Immunizations/Screenings
Pregnancy Testing
STD/HIV Testing
Blood Leads
TB Skin Testing
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Other Links

  • Help with Breastfeeding
  • Referrals to outside agencies
  • Well-Baby and Well-Child screenings
  • Immunizations
  • Lead Testing
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Administrative Office:
37 Rustic Campus Drive
Ullin, Illinois 62992

618.634.2297
618.634.9340
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Southern Seven Health Department is an equal opportunity employer and provider, complies with applicable federal civil rights laws, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. 

  • Home
    • Agency Info >
      • Contact Us
      • Board of Health, Policy Council & Other Reports
      • Careers
      • 2013 Cancer Report
  • Public Health Division
    • Public Health Locations >
      • Alexander
      • Hardin
      • Johnson
      • Massac
      • Pope
      • Pulaski
      • Union
    • Clinic Services >
      • WIC >
        • Breastfeeding Support
      • Family Case Management
      • Immunizations/Screenings >
        • Flu Shots >
          • FAQ Flu Vaccine
        • Bright Smiles
        • FAQ Immunizations
        • Newborn Screenings
      • Pregnancy Testing
      • STD and HIV Testing
      • Blood Leads
      • Tuberculosis
    • Health Education >
      • CATCH on to Health!
      • Teen Pregnancy Prevention
      • Cancer Prevention
      • Tobacco Programs
      • Diabetes Prevention
      • Start! Walking Paths
    • Environmental Health >
      • New Food Establishments
      • Food Service Sanitation Program >
        • Temporary Food Event
        • Cottage Food Industry
      • Food Safety
      • Private Sewage Disposal & Water Supply Programs
      • Vector Control
      • Fees
      • West Nile FAQ
    • Southern 7 County Medical Reserve Corps >
      • Registration
  • Head Start
    • Locations >
      • Administration
      • Anna ELC
      • Cairo ELC
      • Cobden ELC
      • Dongola ELC
      • Egyptian ELC
      • Hardin Co. ELC
      • Jonesboro ELC
      • Metropolis ELC
      • Mounds ELC
      • Pope Co. ELC
      • Vienna ELC
    • Enrollment
    • Parent Training Info
  • 5K Run/Walk
  • Coronavirus (COVID-19)