Pocahontas County WIC Office, located in Marlinton, WV, is a local agency that administers the federal WIC program, providing nutrition assistance to low to moderate income pregnant women, breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk. They offer services such as nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support, health screening, medical and social service referrals, and monthly food packages.
As part of the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health, Pocahontas County WIC Office aims to identify and correct nutritional deficiencies in order to improve the quality of life for citizens. By focusing on the link between good nutrition and good health, they strive to eliminate iron-deficiency anemia in low-income children and promote better birth outcomes for women. Their services have been shown to result in Medicaid savings and improved educational outcomes for children.
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