Enhanced Health Nutrition Services
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Enhanced Health Nutrition Services helps to ensure our babies are born healthy and stay healthy by operating the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program and the WIC Immunization Coordination Effort (WIC-ICE).
WIC is a federally funded nutrition education and supplemental food program. The WIC-ICE program offers free immunizations for children 0-5 years of age who are participating in the WIC program. Women, Infants & Children The Monongalia County Health Department provides WIC services in a six county area consisting of Monongalia, Marion, Harrison, Preston, Taylor and Doddridge counties. Permanent offices are located in Monongalia, Marion, Harrison, Preston and Taylor counties. |
WIC Eligibility
WIC is offered to persons who meet the following eligibility requirements:
For more information see: West Virginia Women, Infants & Children Program (WIC)
- Category-Pregnant Women, Postpartum Women (up to 6 months after delivery), Breastfeeding Women (up to 12 months after delivery), Infants and Children up to 5 years of age.
- Income-Applicant must meet USDA income standards which are revised each year. Any applicant that has a current medical card, proof of food stamps or TANF eligibility is automatically income eligible for WIC benefits.
- Nutrition/Health Risk-A nutrition and health assessment includes: Height & Weight Measurements, Hemoglobin, Health History & Diet Assessment.
For more information see: West Virginia Women, Infants & Children Program (WIC)
Breastfeeding Services
Breastfeeding Services Breastfeeding promotion and support services are available for women participating in the WIC Program. Breastfeeding counselors assist clients with breastfeeding issues and questions and are available in all six counties. Breastfeeding education classes are provided in all counties. The class is free and open to the public. Electric and manual breast pumps are available to WIC clients if nursing mothers are separated from their infant. The WIC Program has a breastfeeding library which WIC mothers can access. Contact the WIC Office to learn more about the breastfeeding services WIC provides and to learn the class schedule.
Breastfeeding Promotion & Support
La Leche League
Mother's Best
Breastfeeding Promotion & Support
La Leche League
Mother's Best
WIC Medical & Social Service Referrals
WIC Medical & Social Service Referrals WIC refers clients as needed to other services for which they may qualify such as Maternal Child Services, Feeding and Swallowing Clinic, or other professional medical services.
West Virginia WIC Program
West Virginia WIC Program
WIC Monthly Food Package
As of Oct. 1, WIC has made major changes the the food packages.
The new foods provided by the West Virginia WIC Program follow changes issued by the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service. It largely reflects recommendations made by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies in the final report of its analysis of the WIC food packages, WIC Food Packages: Time for a Change, as well as the latest nutrition science and the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The new choices also encourage breastfeeding and support infant feeding practices recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
New foods
· Fresh Fruits and vegetables
· Whole grain cereals and breads
· Baby foods – fruits and vegetables for all infants and meat for fully breastfed infants
New alternatives
· Soy beverage for milk
· Canned beans for dried beans
· Canned salmon for canned tuna
New quantities
· Quantities of milk, eggs, juice and cheese are reduced for women and children to provide less saturated fat, sugar and cholesterol as well as to be more consistent with recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and WIC’s role as a supplemental nutrition program.
· Juice is eliminated for infant packages in favor of baby food fruits. In addition, quantities are reduced for all participants to reflect a recommended daily juice intake of approximately four ounces per day. Excessive juice intake has been strongly associated with overweight children and obesity as well as tooth decay in the preschool child population.
· Quantities of infant formula are reduced for breastfed infants to help mothers build and maintain their milk supply, and older infants to support introduction of complementary foods and promote healthy dietary patterns.
How do the new WIC food packages reflect the recommendations of the Institute of Medicine (IOM)?
The new WIC food packages largely reflect the recommendations of the IOM, with certain cost adjustments determined necessary by the United States Department of Agriculture to maintain cost neutrality. WIC State agencies receive an annual grant that they must operate within while complying with program requirements.
How do the new food packages provide greater consistency with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
The new WIC food packages include fruits and vegetables, and whole grains for the first time. Reductions are made to the amounts of certain foods (milk, juice, eggs) to be more consistent with recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and WIC’s role as a supplemental nutrition program.
How do the new food packages provide greater consistency with American Academy of Pediatrics infant feeding practice guidelines?
Under the new food packages, the introduction of complementary foods is delayed from four to six months of age and modifies infant formula amounts. Infant foods are added and juice eliminated in the packages for older infants in order to promote healthy dietary patterns.
How do the new food packages address public health nutrition-related issues?
The revised food packages for women and children provide less saturated fat and cholesterol, more fiber, and fruits and vegetables. The food packages for breastfeeding infant-mother pairs provide stronger incentives for continued breastfeeding, including providing less formula to partially breastfed infants and additional quantities and types of food for breastfeeding mothers.
How do the new food packages reinforce the nutrition education messages provided to WIC participants?
The new food packages are more consistent with the nutrition education messages provided to participants, i.e., “eat more fruits and vegetables”; “lower saturated fat”; “increase whole grains and fiber”; “drink less sweetened beverages and juice”; “babies are meant to be breastfed.”
How do the new food packages appeal to WIC’s culturally diverse populations?
The new food packages provide more participant choice and a wider variety of foods than the previous food packages. Foods such as soy-based beverage, canned beans, canned salmon, and a wide choice of fresh fruits and vegetables will provide WIC nutritionists increased flexibility in prescribing culturally appropriate food packages.
How do the new food packages support breastfeeding?
The new food packages for breastfeeding infant-mother pairs are revised to provide stronger incentives for continued breastfeeding. For example, the new food package for fully breastfeeding women provides greater amounts of foods, including a higher dollar value for fresh fruits and vegetables. Fully breastfeeding infants receive baby food meats in addition to greater amounts of baby food fruits and vegetables. Less infant formula is provided to partially breastfeeding infants so that they may receive the benefits of breastmilk. A minimal amount of infant formula is provided to partially breastfeeding infants in the first month after birth in order to help mothers build and maintain their milk supply.
Why are some foods (dairy, juice, eggs) reduced in the new WIC food packages?
Reductions are made to the amounts of certain foods (milk, juice, eggs and cheese) to be more consistent with recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and WIC’s role as a supplemental nutrition program as well as to develop new food packages that were relatively cost neutral. Juice was replaced with baby food fruits and fresh fruits.
Why are the amounts of infant formula reduced in some food packages?
Infant formula amounts are reduced to reflect the nutrition needs of infants at different ages and feeding methods (breastfed versus non-breastfeeding). Infant formula for infants 6-12 months of age is replaced by baby foods – fruits, vegetables, meats.
The new foods provided by the West Virginia WIC Program follow changes issued by the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service. It largely reflects recommendations made by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies in the final report of its analysis of the WIC food packages, WIC Food Packages: Time for a Change, as well as the latest nutrition science and the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The new choices also encourage breastfeeding and support infant feeding practices recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
New foods
· Fresh Fruits and vegetables
· Whole grain cereals and breads
· Baby foods – fruits and vegetables for all infants and meat for fully breastfed infants
New alternatives
· Soy beverage for milk
· Canned beans for dried beans
· Canned salmon for canned tuna
New quantities
· Quantities of milk, eggs, juice and cheese are reduced for women and children to provide less saturated fat, sugar and cholesterol as well as to be more consistent with recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and WIC’s role as a supplemental nutrition program.
· Juice is eliminated for infant packages in favor of baby food fruits. In addition, quantities are reduced for all participants to reflect a recommended daily juice intake of approximately four ounces per day. Excessive juice intake has been strongly associated with overweight children and obesity as well as tooth decay in the preschool child population.
· Quantities of infant formula are reduced for breastfed infants to help mothers build and maintain their milk supply, and older infants to support introduction of complementary foods and promote healthy dietary patterns.
How do the new WIC food packages reflect the recommendations of the Institute of Medicine (IOM)?
The new WIC food packages largely reflect the recommendations of the IOM, with certain cost adjustments determined necessary by the United States Department of Agriculture to maintain cost neutrality. WIC State agencies receive an annual grant that they must operate within while complying with program requirements.
How do the new food packages provide greater consistency with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
The new WIC food packages include fruits and vegetables, and whole grains for the first time. Reductions are made to the amounts of certain foods (milk, juice, eggs) to be more consistent with recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and WIC’s role as a supplemental nutrition program.
How do the new food packages provide greater consistency with American Academy of Pediatrics infant feeding practice guidelines?
Under the new food packages, the introduction of complementary foods is delayed from four to six months of age and modifies infant formula amounts. Infant foods are added and juice eliminated in the packages for older infants in order to promote healthy dietary patterns.
How do the new food packages address public health nutrition-related issues?
The revised food packages for women and children provide less saturated fat and cholesterol, more fiber, and fruits and vegetables. The food packages for breastfeeding infant-mother pairs provide stronger incentives for continued breastfeeding, including providing less formula to partially breastfed infants and additional quantities and types of food for breastfeeding mothers.
How do the new food packages reinforce the nutrition education messages provided to WIC participants?
The new food packages are more consistent with the nutrition education messages provided to participants, i.e., “eat more fruits and vegetables”; “lower saturated fat”; “increase whole grains and fiber”; “drink less sweetened beverages and juice”; “babies are meant to be breastfed.”
How do the new food packages appeal to WIC’s culturally diverse populations?
The new food packages provide more participant choice and a wider variety of foods than the previous food packages. Foods such as soy-based beverage, canned beans, canned salmon, and a wide choice of fresh fruits and vegetables will provide WIC nutritionists increased flexibility in prescribing culturally appropriate food packages.
How do the new food packages support breastfeeding?
The new food packages for breastfeeding infant-mother pairs are revised to provide stronger incentives for continued breastfeeding. For example, the new food package for fully breastfeeding women provides greater amounts of foods, including a higher dollar value for fresh fruits and vegetables. Fully breastfeeding infants receive baby food meats in addition to greater amounts of baby food fruits and vegetables. Less infant formula is provided to partially breastfeeding infants so that they may receive the benefits of breastmilk. A minimal amount of infant formula is provided to partially breastfeeding infants in the first month after birth in order to help mothers build and maintain their milk supply.
Why are some foods (dairy, juice, eggs) reduced in the new WIC food packages?
Reductions are made to the amounts of certain foods (milk, juice, eggs and cheese) to be more consistent with recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and WIC’s role as a supplemental nutrition program as well as to develop new food packages that were relatively cost neutral. Juice was replaced with baby food fruits and fresh fruits.
Why are the amounts of infant formula reduced in some food packages?
Infant formula amounts are reduced to reflect the nutrition needs of infants at different ages and feeding methods (breastfed versus non-breastfeeding). Infant formula for infants 6-12 months of age is replaced by baby foods – fruits, vegetables, meats.
Nutrition Education
Nutrition Education is offered on a variety of topics including infant nutrition, nutrition during pregnancy, child nutrition, and shopping on a limited budget.
American Dietetic Association
This site provides professionals and parents with information on specific childhood health and safety issues as well as the opportunity to order materials produced by the AAP. American Academy of Pediatrics.
The USDA has launched a new nutrition Web site to help people find answers to nutrition and food related questions. This site is a comprehensive source of information about nutrition and dietary guidance from multiple government agencies. Nutrition Gov.
Find breaking news and statistics on maternal and infant health on this website. You can also access their resource center from this site by selecting "One on One Info", which is located on the upper right hand side of their home page, so you can receive informed responses to your questions about pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, birth defects, genetics, drug use and exposure to environmental hazards during pregnancy, and related topics. The March of Dimes
FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) CFSAN provides information on food regulated by the FDA, including food recalls and warnings, research and frequently asked questions about topics such as food labeling and food additives. FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
National Dairy Council This site provides resources for current scientific research that support the health benefits of dairy foods. You can also locate basic dairy nutrition facts. Not only does the site provide sound science on why dairy is good for you, but it also offers easy, practical tips to help add dairy to your diet. National Dairy Council
Zero to Three Contains information about brain development and other issues related to early childhood development. Zero to Three
Fruits and Veggies More Matters
Looking for sound, science-based advice on weight control, getting stronger muscles and bones, and balanced nutrition? Healthier US
Want information on how fruits and vegetables affect health and tips on getting them into your daily diet? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides science-based information on the health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables, a tool to determine how many fruits and vegetables you need, recipes using fruits and vegetables, and other resources for consumers and health professionals. CDC Nutrition for Everyone
Need an action plan on how to include fruits and veggies every time you eat? Produce for Better Health Foundation is your source for fruits and veggies education and nutrition information. Produce for Better Health Foundation
Healthfinder
MyPyramid for Kids educational material brings the messages of MyPyramid to elementary school children. USDA Food and Nutrition Service
National Women's Health Information Center - The Federal Government source for women's health information, from the Office of Women's Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (formerly "4woman.gov"). Women's Health
Nutrition.Gov
WIC Works Resource Center, developed through a partnership between FNS and the Food and Nutrition Information Center, this website serves health and nutrition professionals, particularly in local WIC agencies, with WIC-Talk discussions, links to training materials, and information on how to share your resources and recommendations. WIC Works Resource System
Good Food Guidelines
Healthy Weight with Dairy
Infant and Child Nutrition
Nibbles for Health
Nutrition Fact Sheets
American Dietetic Association
This site provides professionals and parents with information on specific childhood health and safety issues as well as the opportunity to order materials produced by the AAP. American Academy of Pediatrics.
The USDA has launched a new nutrition Web site to help people find answers to nutrition and food related questions. This site is a comprehensive source of information about nutrition and dietary guidance from multiple government agencies. Nutrition Gov.
Find breaking news and statistics on maternal and infant health on this website. You can also access their resource center from this site by selecting "One on One Info", which is located on the upper right hand side of their home page, so you can receive informed responses to your questions about pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, birth defects, genetics, drug use and exposure to environmental hazards during pregnancy, and related topics. The March of Dimes
FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) CFSAN provides information on food regulated by the FDA, including food recalls and warnings, research and frequently asked questions about topics such as food labeling and food additives. FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
National Dairy Council This site provides resources for current scientific research that support the health benefits of dairy foods. You can also locate basic dairy nutrition facts. Not only does the site provide sound science on why dairy is good for you, but it also offers easy, practical tips to help add dairy to your diet. National Dairy Council
Zero to Three Contains information about brain development and other issues related to early childhood development. Zero to Three
Fruits and Veggies More Matters
Looking for sound, science-based advice on weight control, getting stronger muscles and bones, and balanced nutrition? Healthier US
Want information on how fruits and vegetables affect health and tips on getting them into your daily diet? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides science-based information on the health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables, a tool to determine how many fruits and vegetables you need, recipes using fruits and vegetables, and other resources for consumers and health professionals. CDC Nutrition for Everyone
Need an action plan on how to include fruits and veggies every time you eat? Produce for Better Health Foundation is your source for fruits and veggies education and nutrition information. Produce for Better Health Foundation
Healthfinder
MyPyramid for Kids educational material brings the messages of MyPyramid to elementary school children. USDA Food and Nutrition Service
National Women's Health Information Center - The Federal Government source for women's health information, from the Office of Women's Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (formerly "4woman.gov"). Women's Health
Nutrition.Gov
WIC Works Resource Center, developed through a partnership between FNS and the Food and Nutrition Information Center, this website serves health and nutrition professionals, particularly in local WIC agencies, with WIC-Talk discussions, links to training materials, and information on how to share your resources and recommendations. WIC Works Resource System
Good Food Guidelines
Healthy Weight with Dairy
Infant and Child Nutrition
Nibbles for Health
Nutrition Fact Sheets
Monongalia County WIC
1000 Elmer W. Prince Drive
Morgantown, WV 26505 Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Driving Directions
Exit I-79 at exit 155 (Star City). Follow the signs to Route 19 South. Proceed over the Star City Bridge and straight through the traffic light. Turn left on Patteson Drive at the next light (WVU Coliseum will be on the right). Go straight through 2 traffic lights. Get into right lane and turn right at the 3rd light onto Elmer W Prince Drive. Make a left directly past the Centra Bank onto VanVoorhis Road and an immediate right into the parking lot of the 2 story red brick building. Parking is available in the front or rear of the building. Offices are located through the front door on the first floor.
Contact Phone: 598-5181 or 1-800-675-5181
Morgantown, WV 26505 Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Driving Directions
Exit I-79 at exit 155 (Star City). Follow the signs to Route 19 South. Proceed over the Star City Bridge and straight through the traffic light. Turn left on Patteson Drive at the next light (WVU Coliseum will be on the right). Go straight through 2 traffic lights. Get into right lane and turn right at the 3rd light onto Elmer W Prince Drive. Make a left directly past the Centra Bank onto VanVoorhis Road and an immediate right into the parking lot of the 2 story red brick building. Parking is available in the front or rear of the building. Offices are located through the front door on the first floor.
Contact Phone: 598-5181 or 1-800-675-5181
Marion County WIC
532 Pennsylvania Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554 Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Driving Directions
Exit I-79 at exit 137 (Downtown Fairmont) and follow CR 310 North to the first stop light. Make a left onto Merchant Street. Stay on Merchant Street for approximately one mile. Turn right onto the 3rd Street Bridge. Move into right lane. At the second stop light make a right on Fairmont Avenue. Follow Fairmont Avenue and stay in the right lane past the movie theater. This road will turn into Pennsylvania Avenue. Follow Pennsylvania Avenue for approximately 1 1/2 miles to the WIC Office (large WIC sign on the building). The office is on the right side of the road.
Contact Phone: 304-366-2387
Fairmont, WV 26554 Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Driving Directions
Exit I-79 at exit 137 (Downtown Fairmont) and follow CR 310 North to the first stop light. Make a left onto Merchant Street. Stay on Merchant Street for approximately one mile. Turn right onto the 3rd Street Bridge. Move into right lane. At the second stop light make a right on Fairmont Avenue. Follow Fairmont Avenue and stay in the right lane past the movie theater. This road will turn into Pennsylvania Avenue. Follow Pennsylvania Avenue for approximately 1 1/2 miles to the WIC Office (large WIC sign on the building). The office is on the right side of the road.
Contact Phone: 304-366-2387
Harrison County WIC
Colonial Village Suite 2C
104 East Main Street
Clarksburg, WV 26301 Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Driving Directions Exit 1-79 at exit 119 (Clarksburg / Bridgeport) and follow US Route 50 West to the Joyce Street exit. Make a left off of the exit. At the second stoplight, go Right onto Main Street. Go approximately one-half mile to Colonial Village office building at the bottom of the hill. The WIC offices are located on the second floor.
Contact Phone: 304-623-1147
104 East Main Street
Clarksburg, WV 26301 Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Driving Directions Exit 1-79 at exit 119 (Clarksburg / Bridgeport) and follow US Route 50 West to the Joyce Street exit. Make a left off of the exit. At the second stoplight, go Right onto Main Street. Go approximately one-half mile to Colonial Village office building at the bottom of the hill. The WIC offices are located on the second floor.
Contact Phone: 304-623-1147
Preston County WIC
1343 North Preston Highway, Suite 2
Kingwood, WV 26537-7633
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Driving Directions
Exit I-68 at Exit 4 (Sabraton). Turn onto WV 7 East. Follow WV 7 for 12 miles. After passing the Shop and Save and Dairy Queen in Reedsville, make a left at the stop sign and continue on WV 7 East for 8 miles into Kingwood. Proceed on WV 7 in Kingwood. Turn left onto WV 26 North. Follow WV 26 North for approximately 1.7 miles. The WIC office is on the left - in the lower level of Cindy Brown's office.
Contact Phone: 304-329-1957
Kingwood, WV 26537-7633
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Driving Directions
Exit I-68 at Exit 4 (Sabraton). Turn onto WV 7 East. Follow WV 7 for 12 miles. After passing the Shop and Save and Dairy Queen in Reedsville, make a left at the stop sign and continue on WV 7 East for 8 miles into Kingwood. Proceed on WV 7 in Kingwood. Turn left onto WV 26 North. Follow WV 26 North for approximately 1.7 miles. The WIC office is on the left - in the lower level of Cindy Brown's office.
Contact Phone: 304-329-1957
Taylor County WIC
101 Beech Street
Grafton, WV 26354 Monday, Tuesday and Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The third Monday of each month the WIC clinic will be open 11:00 am to 7:00 pm excluding holidays.
Driving Directions
Exit I-68 at Exit 1 (Downtown Morgantown), and turn Right onto US 119 South (Grafton Road). Go 15-18 miles until you come into Grafton. At the third stop light, veer to the left and cross over the bridge. You will pass the Dairy Mart on the left. You will then come to a railroad crossing. Cross over the railroad tracks. Make the second Left and circle around toward the left. Parking will be on your left. The entrance is in the front of the building.
Contact Phone: 304-265-2890
Grafton, WV 26354 Monday, Tuesday and Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The third Monday of each month the WIC clinic will be open 11:00 am to 7:00 pm excluding holidays.
Driving Directions
Exit I-68 at Exit 1 (Downtown Morgantown), and turn Right onto US 119 South (Grafton Road). Go 15-18 miles until you come into Grafton. At the third stop light, veer to the left and cross over the bridge. You will pass the Dairy Mart on the left. You will then come to a railroad crossing. Cross over the railroad tracks. Make the second Left and circle around toward the left. Parking will be on your left. The entrance is in the front of the building.
Contact Phone: 304-265-2890
Doddridge County WIC
West Union Christian Church
101 Wabash Avenue
West Union, WV 26456
DIRECTIONS
Exit 1-79 at exit 119 (Clarksburg / Bridgeport) and follow US Route 50 West, approximately 30 miles, toward West Union. You will be leaving Route 50 to enter West Union at a flashing signal, where you will turn Right. Follow this road to the first intersection where you will turn Right and cross a bridge. At the end of the bridge make a Left and go 1/4 mile. West Union Christian Church will be on the Right. Please call Harrison County WIC for clinic times and for appointments.
Contact Phone: 304-623-1147
101 Wabash Avenue
West Union, WV 26456
DIRECTIONS
Exit 1-79 at exit 119 (Clarksburg / Bridgeport) and follow US Route 50 West, approximately 30 miles, toward West Union. You will be leaving Route 50 to enter West Union at a flashing signal, where you will turn Right. Follow this road to the first intersection where you will turn Right and cross a bridge. At the end of the bridge make a Left and go 1/4 mile. West Union Christian Church will be on the Right. Please call Harrison County WIC for clinic times and for appointments.
Contact Phone: 304-623-1147
