This program is free to early childcare facilities, both commercial or in-home and is provided in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services. It encourages quality and enhanced programming in physical activity, nutrition and breastfeeding accommodations.

Last year, we collaborated with local leaders and organizations to provide community classes on a variety of healthy living topics, including diabetes, fall prevention and home safety.

We collaborate and lead within coalitions to enhance community relationships, share resources, and support individuals and families.

We take part in and lead community and health events that provide important health resources and services that foster self-reliance.

A no-cost individualized cessation coaching program available to all Utahns who desire to lead a life free of nicotine dependence.

The S.P.E.A.R (Students, Police, Education, Achievement, and Resiliency) summer program provides in-depth vaping education to 6th, 8th, and 10th graders. This collaborative program with local law enforcement aims to strengthen youth and law enforcement relationships while promoting individual responsibility, community engagement, and academic success.

Our nationally certified car seat technicians provide in-person education to parents and grandparents on how to properly install car seats. We also provide free car seats to those who qualify.

We collaborate with schools to enhance safety for students walking and biking to and from school.

Our skilled team provides comprehensive breastfeeding education and support by phone or in-person. In addition, Mothers who fully breastfeed receive enhanced food packages—including more fruits, vegetables, and fish—and can participate in the program for a longer period. 

WIC improves the health and well-being of pregnant women, infants, children, and families by providing nutrition and breastfeeding services, and supplemental foods to pregnant women, mothers, infants, and children up to their 5th birthday. 

WIC supports high-risk clients (pregnant/postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5) by providing targeted, evidence-based nutrition education and specialized food packages. WIC also provides referrals to healthcare and community resources to prevent or treat health problems. High-risk individuals, including those with anemia, underweight/overweight status, or, in some cases, homelessness, are prioritized in the program.

WIC improves the dietary intake of pregnant and postpartum women and improves weight gain in pregnant women. Pregnant women participating in WIC receive prenatal care earlier.

WIC promotes breastfeeding as the optimal method of infant feeding. Studies show that WIC participants who reported having received advice to breastfeed their babies from the WIC clinic were more likely to breastfeed than other WIC participants or eligible nonparticipants. For those infants who are fed infant formula, 90 percent received iron-fortified formula, which is recommended for nearly all non-breastfed infants for the first year of life.

Children who receive WIC benefits demonstrate improved intellectual development, access to nutritious food, are more likely to have a regular provider of medical care, and have improved growth rates. As a result, children in the WIC program are more ready to start school.

WIC provides nutrition assessments through a participant-centered, evidence-based process. Staff, including nutritionists or nurses, evaluate health-data, such as height, weight, and blood iron levels, along with diet history to identify nutritional risks.

WIC offers nutrition education, personalized breastfeeding support, and referrals to other public health programs that may help your family. In addition, we offer assistance with budget-friendly meal planning, shopping, and support for special dietary needs.