WIC – Women, Infants & Children
WIC is a federally funded program administered by the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) through the OKC-County Health Department that provides nutrition education and supplemental foods for those who qualify.
WHY DO WE NEED WIC?
To emphasize the relationship between proper nutrition and good health, placing special emphasis on the nutritional needs of pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants and children under five years of age.
To assist people who are at nutritional risk in achieving a positive change in food habits, resulting in improved status and in the prevention of nutrition related problems through optimal use of the supplemental foods and other nutritious foods provided.
THE BENEFITS OF WIC
- Reduces miscarriages and get babies off to a healthier start
- Reduces premature births
- Increases the birth weight of newborns
- Decreases the incidence of iron deficiency anemia in children
- Improves the diets of women who are pregnant or have recently given birth
- Achieves recommended weight gain throughout pregnancy
- Increases early prenatal care
- Improves children’s diet to make them healthier
WHAT DOES WIC PROVIDE?
- Quality nutrition and breastfeeding education and counseling
- Nutritious foods to improve diet and health
- Breast pumps to mothers who qualify
- Referrals to health and social services
To apply for WIC in Oklahoma, click here.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR WIC?
- Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have recently given birth
- Infants
- Children up to the age of five
- Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have recently given birth
- Infants
- Children up to the age of five
WHAT DOES WIC PROVIDE?
- Quality nutrition and breastfeeding education and counseling
- Nutritious foods to improve diet and health
- Breast pumps to mothers who qualify
- Referrals to health and social services
To apply for WIC in Oklahoma, click here.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR WIC?
- Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have recently given birth
- Infants
- Children up to the age of five
- Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have recently given birth
- Infants
- Children up to the age of five
WHO MAY APPLY FOR WIC SERVICES FOR AN INFANT OR CHILD?
- A parent, guardian or proxy
HOW CAN I QUALIFY FOR WIC BENEFITS?
- You must live in the state of Oklahoma
- You must have a family income within program limits (if you receive income from a job, you may still qualify)
- You will need to provide proof of identification, income, and address when you come in for your WIC appointment
- You may be eligible for WIC if you receive Medicaid, Food Stamps, or TANF benefits
To make an appointment call (405) 425-4384
If you are sick please wait to make an appointment until you are feeling better!
WIC on-line nutrition education benefits number is (405) 425-4384.
To apply for WIC in Oklahoma, click here.
LOCATIONS AND DAYS OF OPERATION
NORTH
2600 NE 63rd Street,
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Located inside of the North Campus building.
Clinical Services Available:
(2700 NE 63rd, Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Friday 8:00-12:00)
SOUTH
6728 S Hudson Ave,
Oklahoma City, OK 73139
Located inside of the South Campus building.
Clinical Services Available:
( Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Friday 8:00-12:00)
WIC – Memorial
Temporarily Closed
36 W Memorial Road,
Oklahoma City, OK 73114.
Clinical Services Available:
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
Closed from 8:00am to 10:00am on
Wednesdays for staff meetings.
WIC – WEST
1501 N Meridian Ave,
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
Clinical Services Available:
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
Closed from 8:00am to 10:00am on
Wednesdays for staff meetings.
WIC – SHEPHERD CENTER
2401 NW 23rd Street,
Suite 2G, Oklahoma City, OK 73107
Clinical Services Available:
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
Closed from 8:00am to 10:00am on Wednesdays for staff meetings.
WIC – EAST
1701 S. Air Depot Blvd,
Midwest City, OK 73110
Clinical Services Available:
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
Closed from 8:00am to 10:00am on Wednesdays for staff meetings
**The OCCHD Shepherd Mall WIC Clinic is closed the second and fourth Wednesday from 8:30 am-9:30 am for staff meetings.
*The OCCHD East, West, Fair Park, Memorial and Northeast WIC Clinics are closed the second and fourth Wednesday from 8:00 am-10:00 am for staff meetings.
RESOURCES
WIC Breastfeeding Promotion and Support
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Oklahoma Breastfeeding Hotline: (877) 271-6455
- How Substance Abuse Affects Breastfeeding
Other Resources
- WIC Online Nutrition Education
- Email address for clients taking online training who do not have access to a printer: [email protected]
- American Dietetic Association
- MyPyramid