Wagoner County Health Department
WIC Program ( Women, Infants, and Children)
The goal of WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program is to give our children the best possible start in life. This is done by providing nutrition education, breast-feeding support, healthy foods, and health care referrals during the critical stages of fetal and childhood development. It is a nutrition education and supplement program for pregnant, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to five years of age. 
Example of typical WIC foods:
- Milk, yogurt, and cheese
- Juice
- Cereal
- Beans
- Peanut Butter
- Eggs
- Infant foods/formula
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Whole grain breads
- Brown rice
- Tortillas
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During your appointment:
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Your WIC professional will ask for a brief health and eating history
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You will receive a weight and height check along with a finger blood test for anemia
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You will learn how WIC foods will help you and your child
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You will receive your WIC on the day of your appointment and can go directly to the grocery store
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Other follow-up appointments will be made for nutrition education and brief health assessments
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Eligibility Requirements
- Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or post-partum
- Infants
- Children up to the age of 5
- If you or your child has SoonerCare, SNAP, TANF, or receive any assistance from DHS you are automatically eligible for the WIC program
Proof Required for WIC:
- Identification
- Home address
- Income
How to apply:
- Call 1-866-655-2942 to set up an appointment with your WIC office
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Helpful Links and Resources
Preparing for a Lifetime, It's Everyone's Responsibility- Learn what you can do to help ensure the health and safety of Oklahoma's babies
WICHealth.org- Online Nutrition Education by busy WIC families
Text4baby- Get FREE messages on your cell phone throughout your pregnancy and your baby's first year
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Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program (WIC)
Oklahoma State Department of Health
2401 NW 23rd Street, Suite 70
Shepherd Center
Oklahoma City, OK 73107-2475
Tel: 1-888-655-2942
A: Your doctor will need to fax a WIC formula request form to our health department. If your doctor doesn't have a form, you can obtain one through our offices.
Q: What happens if I miss my WIC nutrition class?
A: Please call to make WIC appointments.
Q: What if I miss my WIC recertification appointment?
A: Please call to make WIC appointments.
