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Women, Infant, and Children Program (WIC) Carroll County Health Department

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Address:
290 S. Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157-5219
Description:

To help Carroll County low-income families grow up healthy and stay healthy by
providing nutritious food to pregnant, breast-feeding, or postpartum women, and
their infants and children up to age five. Applicants are screened for medical and/
or nutritional needs; they are weighed, measured, and screened for iron deficiency.
Must also meet income and residency requirements. Applicants receive nutrition
counseling and referrals to medical and social services as necessary. Breast-feeding
promotion and support provided where appropriate. Eligible applicants receive
checks to purchase specific healthy foods. No fees are charged. Services are provided
by appointment only.

Contact Information
Hours:

Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Phone: 410-876-4898

"As The Partnership enters its 20th year of service to our community, I consider it an honor and privilege to work in Carroll County and with many of the truly amazing community members, organizations and agencies. My staff and I are committed to innovative and energized approaches to improve community health while building cohesivity among our many partners and residents."

- Dorothy L. Fox, Executive Director and CEO

The Partnership for a Healthier Carroll County, Inc., an affiliate of Carroll Hospital and the Carroll County Health Department, is a private nonprofit organization working to improve health by connecting people, inspiring action, and strengthening community.

Our organization is the coordinating hub that connects agencies and individuals in pursuit of a healthier community. It is often said that collaboration by many is what makes our community like no other. The Partnership is proud to be part of this ongoing tradition of teamwork and collaboration.

As a non-profit organization we work to:

  • Promote healthy lifestyles,
  • Inspire leadership,
  • Track emerging health issues,
  • Influence policies that impact health,
  • Oversee community health assessments, and
  • Monitor health data to regularly “check the pulse” of our community.
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Dorothy L. Fox, Executive Director and CEO

"As The Partnership enters its 20th year of service to our community, I consider it an honor and privilege to work in Carroll County and with many of the truly amazing community members, organizations and agencies. My staff and I are committed to innovative and energized approaches to improve community health while building cohesivity among our many partners and residents." - Dorothy L. Fox, Executive Director and CEO