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​Tuscarawas County WIC Program 

This program is funded by a grant from the Ohio Department of Health utilizing federal funds from the United States Department of Agriculture WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (10.557).
Tips for Managing the Formula Shortage​​
  • Never dilute formula. Diluting infant formula with water or other liquids can be dangerous and even life-threatening for babies, leading to a serious nutritional deficit and health issues.
  • Avoid homemade formula: Homemade formulas often lack or have inadequate amounts of critical nutrients. For example, babies fed homemade infant formula have been hospitalized due to hypocalcemia (low calcium).
  • Use of substitute formulas is OK: For most babies, if their regular brand of formula is not currently available, it is OK to substitute with a similar version. If families have questions about which formula is acceptable, or if they are still having difficulty finding formula, they should contact their child’s pediatric provider or WIC clinic.
  • Talk to your doctor: Families should consult their pediatrician if their babies or children require a specialized formula and need a recommendation for a comparable formula to use. 
  • Links for more resources:
WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. WIC helps income-eligible pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as infants and children up to five years of age, who are at risk for health problems due to inadequate nutrition.

The program improves pregnancy outcomes by providing or referring to support services necessary for full-term pregnancies and reducing infant mortality by reducing the number of low birth weight babies.

WIC provides nutrition education, breastfeeding education and support; supplemental, highly nutritious foods such as cereal, eggs, milk, wholegrain foods, fruit, vegetables, and iron-fortified infant formula. WIC also provides referrals to prenatal and pediatric healthcare and other maternal and child health service programs.
​WIC Director: Valerie Wilson MS, RDN, LD, CLC

For more information or to see if you are eligible for WIC services, call us at 330-343-5555 x 1540 or email us at WICTuscarawas@odh.ohio.gov
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WIC Breastfeeding Program


The WIC Staff consists of three Certified Lactation Consultants and a Breastfeeding Peer Advocate.  WIC offers breastfeeding support and education*.   In addition, yearly events such as All About Mom and the Big Latch On feature opportunities for breastfeeding education, networking, and support.
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*Times/dates may vary. Please contact us at (330) 343-5555, ext. 1330 and visit us at www.facebook.com/tchdnow/ for details.

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