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St. Joseph Health Department Secures WIC Contract Extension

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:43 AM

The St. Joseph Health Department will continue offering WIC services through fiscal year 2026 after signing a contract continuance with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. WIC, which stands for Women, Infants, and Children, is a supplemental nutrition program. It provides services to pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to age…

The St. Joseph Health Department will continue offering WIC services through fiscal year 2026 after signing a contract continuance with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. WIC, which stands for Women, Infants, and Children, is a supplemental nutrition program. It provides services to pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to age five who meet nutritional risk and income eligibility requirements.

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