Arkansas Department of Health, Southeast Public Health Region, Prairie County Health Department

The Desha County Health Department in McGehee, Arkansas, administers the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, which provides supplemental nutrition assistance to eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under five. The program emphasizes the importance of nutrition during critical stages of growth and development while offering education, support for breastfeeding, and referrals to additional health services.

To qualify for WIC, applicants must reside in Arkansas, demonstrate a nutritional need, and meet specific income guidelines which are revised annually. The health department is dedicated to ensuring that low to moderate-income families receive the essential resources they require for improved health and well-being.

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