WIC provides nutritious foods, nutrition information, breastfeeding promotion, breastfeeding support and referrals to other health and social services. WIC is a Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children (under 5 years old).
In July 2013 SWLAHEC contracted with the Office of Public Health to provide Health Educators, Nutrition Educators, and a Nutritionist in Regions 4 (Lafayette area) and Region 5 (Lake Charles area) to function in the WIC program to assist participants in acquiring nutrition knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary for achieving adequate diets.
