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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 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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In accordance with
Federal law and U. S. 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 Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue,
SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992
(Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech
disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800)
877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal
opportunity provider and employer.
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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
IBCLC |
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