Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

Contact Person for Referral:
Clinic Assistant

Newport Tel: (541) 265-4163
Address: 36 SW Nye Street, Newport

Lincoln City Tel: (541) 557-2710
Address: 4422 NE Devils Lake Blvd, Lincoln City

Class Information: (541) 265-4175

Services:

A nutrition education and supplemental food program for:

	Pregnant women
	Breastfeeding women
	Non-Breastfeeding women with infants under 6 months of age
	Infants and children under 5 years of age

Mothers, fathers, guardians or foster parents are welcome to apply for their children.

Benefits:

WIC screens children for dietary concerns, iron deficiency and growth concerns.

Monthly health fairs, breastfeeding classes and support groups.

Vouchers for nutritious foods:

	milk		fruit juice
	cheese		peanut butter
	eggs		cereal
	dried beans/peas		infant formula

May provide breast pumps.

May provide diet counseling with registered dietitian.

Requirements:

Must be an Oregon resident, income eligible and have a nutritional need.

If you currently receive TANF, Food Stamps or the Oregon Health Plan, you are automatically income eligible.

For current income guidelines, go to: www.orgeon.gov/dhs/ph/wic

Health fairs include a variety of topics, self-paced learning, and food sampling. Generally offered in Lincoln City the 3^rd Tuesday of each month and in Newport the 3^rd Wednesday of each month, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Introduction to breastfeeding is sponsored by WIC and open to the community for pregnant women, new moms and their support people. Generally offered in Lincoln City the 1^st Thursday of each month and in Newport the 1^st, Friday of each month, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Breastfeeding support groups are sponsored by WIC and open to the community for pregnant women, new moms and their support people. Support groups are ongoing and registration is not required. Offered in Lincoln City at 12:00 p.m. following the introduction to breastfeeding class (1^st Thursday of the month). Offered in Newport every Friday at 12:00 p.m.

Please call in advance, 265-4163, to confirm class dates, time and if Spanish interpretation is needed.

Our services are available regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and marital status.