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Public Health Nutrition/WIC
715.485.8520
Program Description
Public health nutrition aims to improve the health of Polk County
residents by providing population-based services that...
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assure access to healthy foods
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offer nutrition counseling, education and consulting through
knowledgeable nutrition staff
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build public/private partnerships to improve the environment and
policies that impact food and nutrition.
Services
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Individual nutrition counseling for uninsured or under-insured
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Group presentations
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Displays for community events/health fairs
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Consults with businesses/organizations regarding
nutrition-related policies and practices
Cost
Polk County WIC Schedule
Call for appointment
715.485.8520 |
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Amery |
1st Tues. of every month
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
1st Lutheran Church |
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Dresser |
2nd Tues. of every month
10 am - 1 p.m.
2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
Peace Lutheran Church |
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Balsam Lake |
1st Thurs., 8:45 a.m. - 3:30
p.m.
2nd Friday, 8:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
3rd Tues., 10:45 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
4th Wed., 8:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Health Department |
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WIC Staff
WIC Director:
Andrea Seifert
RD,CD,CLE
Clerk:
LuAnn Sprester
Public Health Nutritionist:
Janel Hemmesch
RD,CD,CBE
Aide:
Linda O'Donnell
Breastfeeding Coordinator:
Andrea Seifert
Breastfeeding
Peer Counselors:
Angela Chivers
IBCLC
& Rebecca
Stenberg |
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