Lawrence County Health Department

Lawrence County Health Department
W.I.C.

Other WIC affiliated agencies listed below:

Special supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children

Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday
8 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Thursday
8 A.M. - 6 P.M.
BENEFITS:

Nutrition Education

Vouchers for certain nutritious foods redeemable at local grocery stores

Referrals for other needed services

REQUIREMENTS:

Resident of Lawrence County

Pregnant, Breastfeeding or Postpartum Mother

Child birth to age 5 years

The guidelines for WIC change every year. Please call our office at (618) 943-3302 for exact figures.*

* Annual FCS Income guidelines for the WIC Program were obtained by multiplying the annual federal poverty guidelines and increment for each additional family member by1.85, dividing by 12 (52), and rounding the results upward as necessary.

The guidelines reflect 185% of poverty and meet the requirements of 7 CFR, Part 246 (AMDT.3).

PRENATAL CASE MANAGEMENT

Benefits:

Early prenatal care

Referrrals for needed services

Temporary medical cards

Home visits for follow-up

Requirements:

Resident of Lawrence County

Pregnant Woman

Infant or child with special needs

PREGNANCY TEST

Urine Test - a minimal charge

LEAD SCREENING

Our office routinely does screenings on children ages 1 and 2 years and it is required for entering school or day care. If over WIC income guidelines, there is a minimal charge.

FAMILY PLANNING

Birth control is available to residents of Lawrence and surrounding counties. There is a minimal charge for pills and injections. Male and female condoms are available at no charge.

Requirements:

Proof of pap smear done within the past 12 months

A prescription from a Dr. for: Ortho Novum 777, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, or Depo-Provera

IMMUNIZATIONS

CHILDHOOD:

Routine childhood immunizations are given according to CDC and Illinois State Health Department Guidelines

If over WIC income, there is a minimal charge per shot

ADULTS:

Immunizations require an order from a doctor

A fee will be charged for vaccines given to adults

Flu shot clinics are held in October a minimal charge or Medicare or Medicaid card

Tuberculosis Testing

The Mantoux Type Test is given on Monday, Tuesday or Friday

Screenings

Blood Pressures are taken Monday through Friday 8 A.M. - 4 P.M.

Screening clinics for blood sugar and cholesterol are held by appointment only at the Lawrence County Health Department, WIC, and Public Health divisions Monday through Friday. Blood sugar and blood pressure screenings are also conducted at the high rises once a month on a schedule that is posted at the high rise.

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is a baby's best start. Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Anjela Vandermark is available to help moms-to-be and new moms with questions and assistance regarding breastfeeding. Support is given to inform and encourage a successful breastfeeding experience promoting healthy child development. The breastfeeding peer counselor can be reached through the WIC department by calling (618) 943-3302.

PRENATAL CASE MANAGEMENT

Benefits:

Early prenatal care
Referrrals for needed services
Temporary medical cards
Home visits for follow-up

Requirements:

Resident of Lawrence County
Pregnant Woman
Infant or child with special needs

PREGNANCY TEST

Urine Test - a minimal charge

LEAD SCREENING

Our office routinely does screenings on children ages 1 and 2 years and it is required for entering school or day care. If over WIC income guidelines, there is a minimal charge.

FAMILY PLANNING

Birth control is available to residents of Lawrence and surrounding counties. There is a minimal charge for pills and injections. Male and female condoms are available at no charge.

Requirements:

Proof of pap smear done within the past 12 months
A prescription from a Dr. for: Ortho Novum 777, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, or Depo-Provera

IMMUNIZATIONS

CHILDHOOD:

Routine childhood immunizations are given according to CDC and Illinois State Health Department Guidelines
If over WIC income, there is a minimal charge per shot

ADULTS:

Immunizations require an order from a doctor
A fee will be charged for vaccines given to adults
Flu shot clinics are held in October a minimal charge or Medicare or Medicaid card

Tuberculosis Testing

The Mantoux Type Test is given on Monday, Tuesday or Friday

Screenings

Blood Pressures are taken Monday through Friday 8 A.M. - 4 P.M.

Screening clinics for blood sugar and cholesterol are held by appointment only at the Lawrence County Health Department, WIC, and Public Health divisions Monday through Friday. Blood sugar and blood pressure screenings are also conducted at the high rises once a month on a schedule that is posted at the high rise.

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is a baby's best start. Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Anjela Vandermark is available to help moms-to-be and new moms with questions and assistance regarding breastfeeding. Support is given to inform and encourage a successful breastfeeding experience promoting healthy child development. The breastfeeding peer counselor can be reached through the WIC department by calling (618) 943-3302.