Knox and Daviess WIC Program Transition
September 28, 2021 For Immediate Release
Contact: Dr. Michelle Pitcher 812-882-7927 ext. 1224
E-mail: mpitcher@pacecaa.org
Knox and Daviess WIC Program Transition
The Knox and Daviess Counties Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program will transition from Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. (Pace) to Indiana University Health Bloomington (IUHB) effective October 1, 2021. The WIC program provides nutrition counseling, nutritious foods, and health referrals to pregnant, nursing or postpartum women, infants, and children to age 5. Eligibility is based on income, residence within the state, and health and/or nutrition risk factors. WIC also provides vouchers for fresh fruits and vegetables through the Farmer’s Market Program available June through October.
Dr. Michelle Pitcher, Clinical Services Director stated, “We are dedicated to ensure uninterrupted services will be provided.” Pitcher noted, “For more information or to make an WIC appointment, contact the clinic nearest you. WIC clinics are located in Vincennes (812) 886-0107 and Washington (812) 254-0002. We are operating with limited staff; so, if you call our offices and get a voicemail, PLEASE leave a message so we can return your call.”
Carol Weiss-Kennedy, IU Health Community Health Director stated, “IU Health Bloomington is proud to continue the great work WIC does in Knox and Daviess Counties to support local women, infants, and children.” Weiss-Kennedy continued, “We look forward to a smooth transition for the teams and families.”
For more information about Pace, contact Michelle Pitcher at mpitcher@pacecaa.org.
For more information about IU Health, contact IU Health Senior Public Relations Associate Samantha Kirby at skirby3@iuhealth.org.
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About PACE
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, or status as a veteran.
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Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
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