WIC

WIC is a nutrition education and supplemental food program for infants, children through age 4 and pregnant, post-partum and nursing mothers. WIC insures that young children receive good nutrition, giving them a healthy start in life. The parents receive information on health and nutrition. WIC has proven to be an effective child health and education program. For the current schedule of WIC classes, call 740-333-3552.

Fayette County Health District
317 S. Fayette Street
Washington C.H., OH 43160
General Phone: 740-335-5910
Environmental Health: 740-333-3590
WIC: 740-333-3552
Help Me Grow: 740-335-5111
General Fax: 740-333-3528

Jeannie Bihl, R.N., is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). An IBCLC is a health care professional who specializes in the clinical management of breastfeeding. Jeannie is available to help mothers who need assistance, support or education regarding breastfeeding.

WIC now has a new component to the program - Peer Helpers. New mothers can be successful meeting their breastfeeding goals with the loving support of family, community and health care providers. They value sharing experiences with other mothers to help overcome barriers and for positive support and encouragement when concerns arise. Numerous studies show that peer helpers have a dramatic impact on breastfeeding initiation and duration rates because they give new mothers what they need most, a trusted friend who has been there. For information on what Peer Helpers do, visit our Peer Helpers page.

Bosom Buddies is a mother and baby support group that meets the 2nd Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the Fayette County Health Department. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Jeannie Bihl at 335-5910.

8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mon-Thurs
8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday
Closed 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.

WIC Coupons may be picked up
Monday through Thursday
from 8:30-11:30 a.m. or 1-4 p.m.