LAKE COUNTY >> The E Center Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) released its February clinic schedule.
The nationwide, federally sponsored WIC nutrition program provides nutrition education, support and help with breastfeeding, community and health care referrals and checks for supplemental food to eligible pregnant women, new moms, postpartum women, infants and children younger than the age of 5.
WIC encourages enrollment of migrants and eligible women in the early months of pregnancy. Single fathers, foster parents and guardians of children younger than age 5 are also eligible to enroll their children.
Formula supplementation is available for infants. The food packs include fruits, vegetables, eggs, cheese, milk, cereal, juice, whole grains and beans or peanut butter.
A family of four can have a yearly gross income of $44,123 and still be eligible for the health benefits of the nonprofit WIC program. To enroll in the program, schedule appointments or for more information, call 263-5253 or toll-free 1-877-WIC-2220. Our fax number is 263-4183. Bilingual staff and lunch-hour appointments are available. Some Friday appointments in Lakeport and Clearlake are also available. Call ahead for an appointment.
The WIC offices will be closed on Feb. 16.
The Lakeport office at 831 Bevins St. is accepting appointments on Feb. 3, 4 (afternoon only), 10, 17, 20, 23 and 24. Schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with lunch from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Clearlake office at 14085-4 Lakeshore Drive is accepting appointments on Feb. 5, 9, 12, 18, 19, 26 and 27. Schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
WIC is accepting appointments in Middletown at the First Baptist Church at 15576 Graham Road on Feb. 6 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. and in Lucerne at the First Lutheran Church at 3863 Country Club Drive on Feb. 13 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2 p.m.
For questions or comments, contact the E Center WIC program at 263-5253. WIC is an equal opportunity provider.
