Some Airmen may be eligible for WIC and the 23d MDG and GDPH representatives are focusing their efforts on spreading awareness about the program on base. 'Services include receiving free vouchers to purchase foods such as infant formula, milk, baby food, and cereal.'Įvery Thursday, GDPH representatives at the pediatric clinic will provide assistance to determine who may be eligible for WIC and signing up participants, as well. 'Most major grocery stores are WIC vendors, which of course includes the commissary,' said Rountree. 'Traveling off duty hours to a local WIC office and trying to make it on time can make life much harder, so we're glad to provide this assistance on base.'Īfter getting assisted on base, individuals can go use the free WIC vouchers at the commissary. Amanda Sims-High, 23d Medical Operations Squadron family advocacy officer. 'We understand the time constraints with being a military member are tough enough,' said Capt. The partnership between the 23d MDG and the GDPH provides a convenient alternative due to the busy schedule the military lifestyle demands. 'This is important because the ease of access people didn't experience before this partnership will now be available at the pediatric clinic.' 'We have a unique opportunity to positively impact the community and the Airmen at Moody,' said Holly Rountree, GDPH South Health District nutrition services director. The program is designed to provide food vouchers, educate participants about healthy eating habits and refers them to other social services. WIC is a supplemental nutrition program which services are free to those who have children under the age of five and are pregnant or breastfeeding.

The 23d Medical Group, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Public Health, kicked off a grand opening for the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) program May 21, here.

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