WIC & Nursing - Douglas County Health Dept

08/04/2026

August is breast feeding month! Let DCHD WIC support you in your breast-feeding journey. We are here to help. Our WIC department has a Certified Lactation Specialist and a Breast-Feeding Peer Counselor. Click the link below to see if you qualify for WIC ❤ www.fna.usda.gov/wic/eligibility

08/03/2026

August is National Immunization Awareness Month!

Animated video educates parents and teens about the importance of s...

07/28/2026

The first 5 years of your child’s life are critical for physical and mental development, but even
when kids are at a healthy weight, they may still be at risk for malnutrition — leading to low
energy and illness. If your toddler is a picky eater, you might be worried about their nutrition.
Don’t worry
WIC can help you find the best nutrition options for your family while helping your picky eater
explore new foods. Learn more at https://wegotyouillinois.org.

Los primeros 5 años de vida de tu hijo son críticos para el desarrollo físico y mental, pero incluso
Cuando los niños tienen un peso saludable, aún pueden estar en riesgo de desnutrición, lo que lleva a un bajo nivel
Energía y enfermedad. Si tu niño pequeño es quisquilloso con la comida, podrías estar preocupado por su nutrición.
No te preocupes, .
WIC puede ayudarte a encontrar las mejores opciones nutricionales para tu familia mientras ayuda a tu persona quisquillosa con la comida
Explora nuevos alimentos. Conoce más en https://wegotyouillinois.org.

07/23/2026

CAR SEAT RECALL!!! Certain Evenflo REO by Revolve360.

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07/21/2026

So happy to offer this!

06/02/2026

UPDATE THIS HAS BEEN FIXED
YOU MAY USE YOUR EBT CARD NOW!

Illinois’ WIC processor is currently down statewide. Your WIC card will not work at any store throughout the state. The state of Illinois is actively working to resolve this as quickly as possible. Your WIC agency is not able to help with this issue. Updates will be posted on the IDHS website. Thank you for your patience.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.



El procesador de WIC de Illinois se encuentra actualmente fuera de servicio en todo el estado. Su tarjeta WIC no funcionará en ninguna tienda en todo el estado. El estado de Illinois está trabajando activamente para resolver esto lo antes posible. Su agencia de WIC no puede brindarle asistencia con este problema. Las actualizaciones se publicarán en el sitio web del IDHS. Gracias por su paciencia.

Esta institución es un proveedor equitativo de oportunidades.

05/28/2026

Come see us at the Tuscola Community Building June 8th!

05/28/2026

For the month of June, DCHD WIC is celebrating our wonderful WIC families! Please send us a picture of you and your child(ren) for our family appreciation bulletin board.

05/06/2026

May is Stroke Awareness Month! Do you know the signs?

05/06/2026

Thank you to all the wonderful nurses in our County ❤️