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Breastfeeding is the best first food for babies.
· Human milk is nutritionally complete.
· Human milk supports optimal infant growth and development.
· Breastfeeding enhances bonding between mother and child.
· Human milk protects infants from many illnesses by boosting the immune system.
· Breastfed infants are less likely to develop diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease later in life.
· Breastfed infants experience fewer allergies.
· Breastfeeding mothers may lose weight faster after delivery.
· Breastfeeding may protect women from osteoporosis, heart disease, diabetes, and breast and ovarian cancers.
If you have questions or are experiencing breasfeeding difficulties contact your helath care provider or call Pierce County Public Health at (715)273-6755.
Pierce County Public Health Department has breast pumps for rent (at a cost). For more information call: (715)273-6755.
La Leche League of Wisconsin: call 1-800-LALECHE or visit their website at http://www.lllofwi.org/
Top of PageWIC
The purpose of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is to promote and maintain the health and well-being of nutritionally at-risk pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children. WIC provides supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition and breastfeeding information, and referral to other health and nutrition services. WIC promotes and supports breastfeeding.
Who is Eligible for WIC?
To be eligible for WIC benefits in Wisconsin, a person must meet the following requirements:
- be a pregnant, breastfeeding or new mother; be an infant up to age one; or be a child up to age 5; and
- be a resident of Wisconsin; and
- be income eligible; and
- have a health or nutrition need
Benefits Received by WIC Participants
You will receive nutrition information and counseling, learn about other services, and receive checks to buy foods such as milk, fruits and vegetables, and cereal.
These foods help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children healthy and strong. Farmers’ Market vouchers are also available during the summer months to buy fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs at local farmers’ markets.
Pierce County WIC Sites
Please call 715-273-6758 to make an appointment at any of the sites listed.
Site |
Address |
Clinic Dates |
Ellsworth |
412 W Kinne Street Pierce County Office Building – Middle level |
1st Friday, 2nd Wednesday, 3rd Saturday and 4th Thursday of each month |
River Falls |
174 South Riverwalk Lower level of Edina Realty Building |
2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
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Prescott |
206 Locust Street United Church of Christ |
3rd Tuesday of even months (Feb., Apr., June, Aug., Oct., Dec.) |
Spring Valley |
S520 Church Avenue St. John's Church |
3rd Tuesday of odd months (Jan., Mar., May, July, Sept., Nov.) |
Plum City |
501 Main Street Plum City Senior Center
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1st Thursday of odd months (Jan., Mar., May, July, Sept., Nov.) |
How to Apply for WIC
Call the WIC program at 273-6758 or email mary.halls@co.pierce.wi.us or kbartko@co.pierce.wi.us to get more information or set up an appointment.
Nutrition Education
For more information on nutrition topics or to complete your WIC nutrition education, go to www.wichealth.org. WIC clients should login with their WIC ID numer (found on all checks and WIC ID card). Non-WIC clients can log in as a guest to take advantage of this great source of information.
Breastfeeding Peer Counselors
Your breastfeeding peer counselor is there to answer your questions or help you through those tough times.
WIC breastfeeding peer counselors: Deb O'keefe (715)307-3009 and Maria Pazderkik (715)307-8704
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In accordance with Federal Law and US Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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Walk Around Pierce County is a “virtual trip” around Pierce County powered by your activity. Walk, jog, swim, exercise at your club or do whatever you enjoy doing, just be active! Track your progress on the map of Pierce County by clicking on the different sites as you reach them.
There is no cost for this activity. 30 minutes of activity a day, 5 days a week gets you around the county in three months. (Kids should be active 60 minutes a day, 5 days a week so they should make the trip twice in 3 months.)
Directions:
Start with #1 on the site list, Pierce County Courthouse. Log your activity on the log form until you have accumulated 30 minutes of activity time. (Remember, activity is whatever you like to do to be active: walk, run, swim, garden, etc.) When you have 30 minutes of cumulative activity time, you have reached the Pierce County Fairgrounds. You can click on #2 on the map to see a picture of and read about the fairgrounds. Continue to log your activity and “walk” around the county until you have returned to the Courthouse. If you did it in 3 months or less, great! Keep going and increase your activity as you go.
Let us know what you think of this program. Contact Katie Bartko at Pierce County Public Health, 273-6755 or kbartko@co.pierce.wi.us.
Designed by the Healthy Eating and Active Living Coalition of Pierce County
Special thanks to Pierce County Partners in Tourism for providing information and photos of many of the sites.
Walk Around Pierce County Site List
Walk Around Pierce County Log Form
Hunger Prevention Top Of Page
The Hunger Prevention Council of Pierce COunty, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to reduce hunger and inadequate nutrition in Pierce County through service, education, communication and coordination. A listing of food pantries and other resources can be found at this site. http://hungerpreventioncouncil.com
FoodShare benefits help people with limited money buy the food they need for good health. Apply for FoodShare by going to this site; https://access.wisconsin.gov or calling Pierce County Economic Support at (715)273-6788.
Email Privacy Agreement
Please be advised that electronic communications with the department are not encrypted and confidentiality cannot be assured. Pierce County Public Health Staff will not discuss your private information through email until we have received a signed Agreement on the Use of Electronic Mail for Client Communications. Upon review, please sign and return to the department via fax or U.S. mail at the address listed on the form. By signing the Agreement we can begin to communicate with you by e-mail. Click on E-mail Agreement to see document.