WIC
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children helps families eat well and stay healthy.
who is eligible:
Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or up to six months postpartum
Infants and Children under 5 years old (including foster children)
Families with a low to medium income
use the Pre-Screening Tool to find out today if you qualify
WIC provides:
an EBT card for you to buy healthy foods including milk, cheese, yogurt, fruits, vegetables, juice, eggs, cheese, beans, peanut butter & whole-grain foods
nutrition, medical, and health information to help families eat well and be healthy
information about and help with breastfeeding
help finding health care and other services
Call 618-498-9565 ext. 325 or click the email button below for more information or to sign-up for WIC.
Nutrition Education Resources
WICHealth is the online nutrition education portal exclusively for WIC participants, and you can use WICHealth.org for required Nutrition Education sessions.
Better Birth outcomes
The Better Birth Outcomes program provides pregnant and parenting clients with a comprehensive nursing assessment and helps them connect with needed services in the community, such as:
Medical Insurance/ Medicaid
Food Resources
Housing
Transportation
Smoking Cessation
Substance Use Treatment
Child Care Services
Hearing, Vision, & Lead Screenings
Early Intervention for Developmental Issues
Help for Domestic Violence and Child Abuse
Registered Nurses also help clients identify and meet their family's health and wellness goals.
The BBO-C program provides these services through pregnancy and the first six months after birth.
Call 618-498-9565 x 325 or click the link below for more information or to sign-up.
Community Resources
Click the button for links to and information about other resources and services in the Jersey County area.
lead poisoning Prevention
The Jersey County Health Department conducts lead prevention and intervention activities under a grant agreement with the Illinois Department of Public Health.
The JCHD Lead Program Nurse:
Provides in-depth education and counseling about nutrition and environmental interventions for children with elevated blood lead levels
Collaborates with Illinois Department of Public Health personnel in the process of lead abatement/mitigation in the home
Pregnant women and children participating in the WIC program are screened for their risk of lead exposure. Those at risk receive a blood lead screening by fingerstick, free of charge. Screenings are also available for those not enrolled in WIC. Medicaid, private insurance, or a $20 cash fee is accepted for payment.
If the screening finds an elevated blood lead level, measures are taken to decrease the level of lead in the blood and eliminate the source of lead exposure in the environment.
Call 618-498-9565 ext. 325 to schedule an appointment.
Pregnancy Testing
Free urine pregnancy tests are available on a walk-in basis with results given at the time of testing.
STI testing - Chlamydia & gonorrhea
Low to No Cost STI Testing & Treatment - Every Tuesday 9 am to 3 pm - No Appointment Needed
Done by Urine Test - No Invasive Exam Required.
Bring your insurance card. Private Insurance and Medicaid are accepted for payment.
No Insurance? No Problem! Cash Fees are set on a sliding fee scale based on income.