The Wabash County Health Department, along with the Illinois Tobacco Quitline, is sponsoring a program called “Break the Habit”. This program is designed to help people who want to quit smoking. When a tobacco user calls the Illinois Tobacco Quitline, they will be informed on the Break the Habit program. If the caller decides to participate, the quitline counselor contacts the health department staff regarding contact data, consultation content, and use of Nicotine Replacement Therapy or medication. The tobacco user can then receive Nicotine Replacement Therapy or a voucher for the prescription medication Chantix from the Wabash County Health Department Prevention Office. For more information, contact the Wabash County Health Department at 263-3873 or the Illinois Tobacco Quitline at 1-866-QUIT-YES

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WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) is a supplemental nutrition program which offers services to pregnant women, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5. Participants must meet income eligibility requirements and be found to have a nutritional risk.

WIC provides:

• Nutrition education
• Nutrition counseling
• Breastfeeding support
• Nutritious Foods
• Referral to other services
• Monthly supplemental foods including, but not limited to:

4 Gallons of Milk
36 ounces of cereal
2 loaves of whole wheat bread
1 dozen eggs
2-64 ounces of juice
$6.00 fruit and vegetable voucher
18 ounce jar of peanut butter

Income Eligibility Guidelines

• Family of 2 - $27,147
• Family of 3 - $34,281
• Family of 4 - $41,348
• Family of 5 - $48,415
• Family of 6 - $55,482
• Family of 7 - $62,549
• Family of 8 - $69,616

What to Bring to Your First Visit

• Identification - Driver's License or Photo ID
• Proof of Pregnancy - positive pregnancy test
• Proof of Income - your last two paycheck stubs, income tax forms, Medicaid or Food stamp ID, or All Kids Card

Links

WIC Internet Education

WCHD is an All Kids Agent

Family Case management is a case management program whose goal is to promote wellness and healthy lifestyles in income eligible women, infants, and children. The case management program can help you:

• Find a doctor for prenatal care and family planning
• Find a doctor for you child
• Learn parenting skills necessary to raise a happy, healthy baby
• Assess and provide information about your infant or child's development
• Obtain community programs and services
• Assist in application for a temporary medical card for pregnant women
• Make sure that you home is safe for an infant or child

Monthly Income Eligibility Guidelines

• Family of 2 - $0 - 2,428
• Family of 3 - $0 - 3,052
• Family of 4 - $0 - 3,675
• Family of 5 - $0 - 4,298

The Public health Services Division of the Wabash County Health Department provides a wide range of services and programs designed to keep us healthy, including:Children and adult immunizations

• Flu immunizations
• Foreign travel consultation for immunization
• blood pressure monitoring
• Communicable diseases including Tuberculosis skin tests and follow up
• Finger stick for blood glucose, cholesterol, hemoglobin screening, and lead screening
• Urine STD screening
• Blood draw for lab testing at reduced cost** Insurance and Medicaid can not be billed
• Provider for LabCard
• Oral drug testing
• Pregnancy testing
• Paternity testing
• Vision screening
• Hearing screening

Capillary lead screening is available on Tuesdays 8am – 4:30pm or by appointment. For persons with family income at or below 300% of poverty fees will be waived. For those greater than 300% of poverty, a $30 fee will be charged. Payment must be made at time of screening. Illinois All Kids may also be billed for payment.

Smoke-Free Illinois - Smoking is prohibited in all public places and places of employment. Smoking is also prohibited within 15 feet of an entrance to a public place or place of employment, unless exempted by the act. For more information on Smoke-Free Illinois, visit the Illinois Department of Public Health website: www.idph.state.il.us; to read the Act in full go to: www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts.

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The Family Planning Program provides reproductive health services to men and women of childbearing
age. All services are confidential with no residency or income requirements. Fees are based on income
with a sliding fee for services. No person is denied services for inability to pay. Illinois Medicaid and
private insurance is billed.

The Family Planning Program

Promotes:

• The well Being of Families
• Responsible behavior
• Healthy babies

Prevents:

• Unintended pregnancies through education including abstinence, natural family planning and contraceptive services.
• Abortion

Allows:

• Planning of pregnancies
• The right to informed consent regarding your reproductive health choices and birth control methods
• Accessible, quality reproductive health care at reduced fees

Medical Services include:

• Physical exams and health screenings including pelvic and breast exams and pap smear
• Pregnancy testing and birth control options
• Male and female sexually transmitted diseases (STD) testing, education, and treatment
• HIV/AIDS risk assessment and prevention education
• Emergency Contraception
• Infertility education and referral

Teens are welcome and will receive confidential care.

Any and all donations are greatly appreciated.

Links

Stay Teen
Planned Parenthood
Sex Really
Not 2 Late

Breastfeeding peer counselors are moms who have breastfed and want to help other moms succeed in nursing their babies, too.

Breastfeeding peer counselors are everyday women who have breastfed and who want to help provide moms-to-be and new moms with information and encouragement. They will answer your questions and share their own personal experiences, so that you, too, can have a successful breastfeeding experience.

Breastfeeding peer counselors help new monthers who are beginning to breastfeed learn what to expect in the first days and weeks. They are available during and after business hours to answer any questions or concerns new moms may have.

Peer Counselors are here to encourage and to educate-but more importantly-they are here to connect with new moms, like you, in a special way, for a very good reason ... to help you and your baby.

Breastfeeding peer counselors teach a class to help you learn more about breastfeeding and are also available to provide new mothers with support and advice.

By having our peer counselors to talk and share with, new mothers become more confident and comfortable with learning to breastfeed.

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