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WIC and Nutrition

Director: Mary Anne Hitson, R.D., LD/N

Services

  • WIC screening and Certification

  • Issuance of WIC vouchers

  • Nutritional assessment and Counseling

  • Breastfeeding counseling, support and classes

  • Medical nutrition therapy with referral from a physician

  • Consultation to Marion County Senior Services

Eligibility - WIC:

  • At or below 185% of Federal Poverty Guidelines

  • Pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding women, infants up to 1 year of age or children up to 5 years of age with a medical or nutritional problem

  • Referral from Health Department, Private physician or a social service agency

Eligibility - Nutrition:

  • Medical nutrition therapy request must have written diet order from physician with diagnosis

  • Referrals from Health Department or private physician

Fees - WIC:

  • None

Fees - Nutrition:

  • Sliding scale fees

Hours:

  • Appt. hours - 7:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Monday - Thursday
                       7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Fridays
     

  • Appointments can be made at 352-622-1161 or 352-629-0137 ext 2124

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