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WIC
Grays Harbor County Public Health
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The Grays Harbor County WIC office offers both in-person and phone appointments. To sign-up for WIC, give us a call today!
What is WIC?
Nutrition and health information
Breastfeeding support
Free nutritious foods
Health care services
Referrals to other services
Who can get WIC?
Pregnant women
Breastfeeding women
New mothers
Infants
Children up to the age of 5
WIC Nutrition Program doesn’t discriminate.
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, sex, 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;
Email: program.intake@usda.gov
Fax: (202) 690-7442
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Washington State WIC Nutrition Program doesn’t discriminate.
Breastfeeding
Grays Harbor County Public Health
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Help is available for breast/chestfeeding mothers.
We can answer questions and provide support for breastfeeding mothers.
WIC participants have access to two International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) and a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor.
Carmela Lopez, IBCLC is available for in-person and phone appointments for clients that speak English and Spanish.
Kimberly McLaury, IBCLC is available for in-person visits and phone appointments.
Kristin Weddle is a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor and is available for phone appointments to support breastfeeding parents and answer breastfeeding questions.
What are some of the health benefits of breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding protects babies from infections and illnesses, including diarrhea, ear infections and pneumonia.
Breastfed babies are less likely to develop asthma.
Children who are breastfed for six months are less likely to become obese.
Breastfeeding reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Mothers who breastfeed have a decreased risk of breast and ovarian cancers.
Information for Parents and Families
Meet Your Breastfeeding Peer Counselor!
Hello Grays Harbor Community,
My name is Kristin Weddle, and I am the WIC Peer Breast/Chestfeeding Counselor for Grays Harbor County Public Health.
My breastfeeding journey began with the birth of my son in June of 2021. We faced many challenges and hurdles on our path to successful breastfeeding. My intention is to use my knowledge, experience, and training to help support and empower families in meeting their own infant feeding goals. Lactation is a superpower!