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Hidalgo County Wic Program
Hidalgo County WIC Program is a nutrition education program in Alamo, TX that provides supplemental foods and promotes good health for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to the age of five. With over 61,000 clients served in Hidalgo and Starr counties, they offer a range of services including WIC foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, referrals to health and social services, mobile unit services for residents without transportation, and high-risk counseling provided by a registered dietitian. The program focuses on providing nutritious foods rich in protein, iron, calcium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C, while also offering individual nutrition counseling, breastfeeding instruction, and referrals to various health and social services. With their mobile unit, they ensure that residents who lack transportation can still access their services, and high-risk counseling is available for participants with specific conditions. Hidalgo County WIC Program is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of women, infants, and children in the community.Generated from the website