Are you pregnant, postpartum or planning to become pregnant? If so, we have vitamins for you!
Jackson County Health Department now provides Prenatal Vitamins to women who are pregnant, postpartum or planning to become pregnant. Prenatal vitamins provide essential vitamins and minerals, including iron, and help you build a strong foundation for your baby to grow and develop into a healthy child. If you have any questions, you may call Jackson County WIC at 618-684-3143 ext. 148.
What is WIC?
WIC is a supplemental nutrition program which offers services to
pregnant women, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and
children up to 5 years of age. Participants must meet income
eligibility requirements and be found to have a medical or dietary
health risk. For more information, call 618-684-3143, ext. 148.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of
Illinois and one of the following:
• Family income at 185 percent or less of the federal poverty level
• Nutritional needs (determined at first WIC appointment)
• Pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum women, infants and children under 5 years of age
What should I expect at my appointment?
WIC is a supplemental nutrition program which offers services to pregnant women, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children up to 5 years of age. Participants must meet income eligibility requirements and be found to have a medical or dietary health risk. For more information, call 618 684-3143, ext. 148.
The following items are required to beginning the process of enrollment:
✓ Proof of income
✓ Proof of Residency
✓ Proof of Identification
Remember to bring your yellow WIC ID card to all appointments.
Services Available
The Jackson County Health Department also
has an on-site breastfeeding peer counselor to
help coach and encourage WIC mothers during
pregnancy and also after the birth of their child.
Other Services available: