Craven WIC is here to serve eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and chi Craven County WIC has two locations. UU.
Craven County WIC is here to serve eligible pregnant women, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants, and children until age five. Your child’s height, weight, iron level, and general health will be followed to ensure he/she is growing well. We provide breastfeeding support, nutrition education, food benefits, and outside referrals to participants. We have breastfeeding classes monthly, and a l
arge breastfeeding program to support a mother’s needs. We have a friendly and knowledgeable staff to answer any questions with maternal, infant, and child nutrition. Our main site is at the Craven County Health Department in New Bern. Our satellite site is on MCAS Cherry Point in Havelock. It is available to anyone with base access. WIC is a federally funded program through the USDA. Craven County also offers nutrition counseling services for children and adults. Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is available to anyone needing nutritional counseling. If you have Insurance a referral is needed by your Primary Care Giver. For those without insurance or if your insurances does not cover nutritional counseling fees are charged on a sliding scale based on income. The health department currently accepts most insurances including, Medicare and Medicaid. Please check with your insurance provider prior to scheduling the MNT appointment to see if it will cover Medical Nutrition Therapy. Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, s*x, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
• Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
• Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
•Email: [email protected]
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Aviso de No Discriminación
De conformidad con la Ley Federal de Derechos Civiles y los reglamentos y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés), se prohíbe que el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas, empleados e instituciones que participan o administran programas del USDA discriminen sobre la base de raza, color, nacionalidad, s*xo, discapacidad, edad, o en represalia o venganza por actividades previas de derechos civiles en algún programa o actividad realizados o financiados por el USDA. Las personas con discapacidades que necesiten medios alternativos para la comunicación de la información del programa (por ejemplo, sistema Braille, letras grandes, cintas de audio, lenguaje de señas americano, etc.), deben ponerse en contacto con la agencia (estatal o local) en la que solicitaron los beneficios. Las personas sordas, con dificultades de audición o discapacidades del habla pueden comunicarse con el USDA por medio del Federal Relay Service [Servicio Federal de Retransmisión] al (800) 877-8339. Además, la información del programa se puede proporcionar en otros idiomas. Para presentar una denuncia de discriminación, complete el Formulario de Denuncia de Discriminación del Programa del USDA (AD-3027) que está disponible en línea en y en cualquier oficina del USDA, o bien escriba una carta dirigida al USDA e incluya en la carta toda la información solicitada en el formulario. Para solicitar una copia del formulario de denuncia, llame al (866) 632-9992. Haga llegar su formulario lleno o carta al USDA por:
•Correo:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
•Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
•Correo electrónico: [email protected]
Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
FEMA resources related to the North Carolina Hurricane Florence (DR-4393) Major Disaster Declaration are available online. https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4393
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Craven County Offices Reopen Friday
Craven County water customers ARE NOT under a boil water advisory at this time. Please visit https://www.cravencountync.gov/192/Water-Department for updates.
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WASHINGTON, September 17, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture yesterday approved a waiver that will allow participants in the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in North Carolina to buy hot foods with their benefits through October 31, 2018.
Extreme River Flooding Expected in Areas of Craven County
Phone systems are down at the Human Services Annex Building located at 2830 Neuse Boulevard. https://www.cravencountync.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=107
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Craven County Early Voting begins Thursday, April 19, 2018. Deadline to register to vote in the Craven County 2018 Primary is Friday, April 13, 2018 at 5pm. For this and other 2018 Election Information, visit the Craven County Board of Elections website at https://www.cravencountync.gov/1478/Board-of-Elections
Craven Works Event at New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, Tuesday March 20, 2018 12 - 6 PM
Little Sweep this weekend - Saturday, February 3, 2018. Meet at the picnic shelter at Lawson Creek Park in New Bern at 9AM. Call Cooperative Extension at 252-633-1477 or email [email protected] for additional information.
Craven County Government Offices to open at 12 noon on Thursday, 1/18/2018, due to hazardous road conditions. Please use caution when traveling and entering county facilities.
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Craven County Government Offices will operate on a 2-hour delay for Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, due to hazardous weather conditions. Most offices to open at 10:00am, please watch for updates.
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C.A.R.T.S. trip routes cancelled for Thursday 1/18/2018 due to inclement weather conditions
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Craven County Government Offices will open at 11am on Monday, Jan. 8, 2018. There will be no C.A.R.T.S. trip routes run on Monday, 1/8/18.
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Craven County Convenience Centers will be closed Sunday, January 7, 2018 due to hazardous weather conditions. Convenience Centers are expected to open on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at their regular scheduled times.
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Craven County Government Offices closed Friday, Jan. 5, 2018 due to winter weather
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Craven County Government Offices will be closed Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, due to winter weather conditions.
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Craven County Government Offices will operate on a 3-hour delay on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, due to hazardous weather conditions. Offices to open at 11 am on Thursday.
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CARTS trips cancelled for Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018 due to hazardous weather conditions. All trip routes cancelled.
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Craven County Government Offices closed at 2:30pm today, 1/3/2018, due to anticipated winter weather conditions
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CARTS normal routes ending at 12:00pm (noon) today, January 3, 2018, due to inclement weather forecast.
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The deadline to exchange $2.25 Craven County orange trash stickers for the $3.00 red colored stickers is December 29, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. Individuals with a supply of the orange $2.25 stickers may exchange them by paying the value difference at Craven County Solid Waste on the second floor of the Craven County Administration Building located at 406 Craven Street in New Bern. Trash stickers cannot be exchanged at retail outlets. After December 29, Craven County will no longer exchange the orange stickers and no refunds will be provided.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics has a new policy on how to minimize passing germs around the doctor’s office.
Parents: Antibiotics are not effective against viruses like the common cold, flu, most sore throats, bronchitis, and many sinus and ear infections. Taking antibiotics can also have harmful side effects for you or your child. Read more about when antibiotics are and aren’t needed: http://bit.ly/2wE3AEw.
Handwashing is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. It’s simple: Wet, lather, scrub, rinse, and dry to keep your hands clean. Learn more on Global Handwashing Day: http://bit.ly/2ylR3td
From the food placed on the plate to the people who prepare and serve it to kids, Hayes is a champion for school nutrition.
Learn how and when to encourage healthy eating habits as baby starts solid foods, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
ADHD is a condition of the brain that makes it difficult for children to control their behavior. It is one of the most common chronic conditions of childhood. It affects 4% to 12% of school-aged children. ADHD is diagnosed in about 3 times more boys than girls.
Is your baby getting enough breast milk? Your newborn should feed every 2 to 3 hours, wet at least 6 diapers a day, and steadily gain weight after the first few weeks. Your pediatrician can weigh your baby at every visit.
Baby fat is cute—and mostly normal—in the early years. By toddlerhood, most of that baby fat melts away. But for a number of young children, the weight doesn’t disappear. In fact, it accumulates. Why is this? I think it has to do with early feeding, including what young children eat and how parents…
WIC can help you continue breastfeeding even when you’re away from your baby. Ask your WIC staff about how you may be able to get a breast pump and for tips about pumping!
It’s Whole Grains Month! Whole grains, like 100% whole-wheat bread, 100% whole-grain pasta, and brown rice, have more fiber and nutrients than white grains. They’re also part of the WIC food package.
Packing healthy school lunches takes a bit of planning. I've got 5 tips for making sure your child brown bags it with nutrition in mind.
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New Bern, NC
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