The mission of the LMAS District Health Department is to protect your health and promote your wellness.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
To find out if your eligible for WIC, call your local office today.
Luce: (906) 293-5107, ext 324 Mackinac: (906) 643-1100, ext 217
Alger: (906) 387-2297, ext 401 Schoolcraft: (906) 341-6951, ext 102
To find the WIC Clinic nearest to you, call:
1-800-26-BIRTH (1-800-26-4784)
Nutrition counseling, assessment of growth and development, and supplemental food benefits are provided to families with pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children up to age five. Registered nurses and a registered dietician provide teaching and counseling to families.
Eligibility:
WIC is for pregnant and breastfeeding women, postpartum women (up to 6 months), infants from birth to 12 months, and children from 1 to 5 years who are also:
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Residents of the State of Michigan
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Income eligible - at or below 185% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines or on Medicaid or food stamps
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Determined to have a nutrition and/or health risk.
Click here to learn more about WIC.
Nutrition Education:
With WIC Client Connect you can set up an account and find out when your next appointment is, the balance of your WIC benefits, find grocery stores, or learn more about WIC.
Breastfeeding Resources
WIC Client Connect:
WIC continuing nutrition education is available through www.wichealth.org. Please let us know when you complete it so we can add your WIC benefits and schedule your next appointment.