Macon County Public Health

10/10/2025

If you moved to the United States, you can still get help from WIC! Signing up for WIC won’t affect your immigration status or ability to become a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

If you are recently pregnant, breastfeeding, or caring for a child under 5—you can get nutritious food, breastfeeding and prenatal support, healthcare referrals, and more from WIC.

Learn more about WIC by calling 828-349-2448 or enroll at www.signupwic.com

10/10/2025

As a grandparent or other caregiver raising children whose parents cannot, you can apply for WIC benefits for children up to age 5 in your care!

Through WIC, you can access healthy foods, nutrition counseling, healthcare referrals, and other support for your family. Learn more by calling 828-349-2448 or find a WIC clinic near you at www.signupwic.com

10/09/2025

Foster parents, did you know foster children under the age of five automatically qualify for WIC benefits? Many families believe enrolling in WIC might take resources away from other families but that’s not the case. There is no limit to the number of families who can receive WIC benefits!

Learn how WIC can support your family by calling 828-349-2448 or visit www.signupwic.com.

10/09/2025

Dads, you can be involved in WIC too! From healthy foods and nutrition education to healthcare referrals and breastfeeding support, WIC has many ways to help you support your family!

Learn more about WIC and contact your local WIC clinic at 828-349-2448 or visit www.signupwic.com.

10/08/2025

📢We are celebrating WIC this Week! 📢
Discover the amazing benefits WIC offers families, from nutritious foods to valuable support.

Ready to apply or re-enroll? Now’s the perfect time! Visit www.signupwic.com or contact your local agency at 828-349-2448 to get started.

10/07/2025

The sign up sheet for our November Healthy Little Chefs class is out at the library!! Hurry up because slots fill up FAST!
*Just a reminder that this class is for ages 5-8. *
Our November class is scheduled for Tuesday, November 18th @ 3:30 pm!
If slots fill up by the time you get there, please don't hesitate to put your name on the waitlist.

10/07/2025

El Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Macon, que administra el programa de nutrición suplementaria para Mujeres, Infantes y Niños (WIC, por sus siglas en inglés), está trabajando junto con funcionarios estatales para monitorear el posible impacto local del cierre del gobierno federal en estos beneficios. Esta es una situación que cambia rápidamente, y mantendremos a los participantes lo más informados posible durante el cierre federal.
La oficina de WIC del Condado de Macon está abierta y el personal de WIC está disponible para atender a los participantes.
Se recomienda a los participantes de WIC que actualmente tienen beneficios, incluyendo fórmula infantil, que los utilicen si es posible en las próximas dos semanas, en caso de que el cierre federal se prolongue. Los participantes pueden ver sus beneficios disponibles en la aplicación EBT Edge.
Los participantes que tengan preguntas sobre WIC o que necesiten servicios de WIC pueden llamar a la oficina de WIC del Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Macon al (828) 349-2483.

10/07/2025

Macon County Public Health, which administers the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program, is working alongside state officials to monitor the potential local impact of the federal shutdown on these benefits. This is a rapidly changing situation and we will keep participants as informed as possible during the federal shutdown.
The Macon County WIC office is open and WIC staff are available to serve participants.
WIC participants who currently have benefits should try to use them if possible in the next two weeks in case the federal shutdown lasts long-term. Participants can see their available benefits on the EBT Edge app.
Participants who have questions about WIC or who need WIC services may call Macon County Public Health’s WIC office at (828) 349-2448.

10/06/2025

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10/01/2025

HSRC Car Seat Recall List
The HSRC car seat recall list was updated today.

The HSRC car seat recall list is updated when recalls are announced. Register to be notified by email whenever the recall list is updated.

10/01/2025