Connecting supplemental foods, health care referrals and nutrition education with eligible patients and their families.

WIC is taking appointments at our Hope Valley location in addition to our Westerly office! Appointments are also offered certain days at 22 Kersey Road in Peace Dale, RI. See below for times.

WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) is a nutrition program that provides pregnant, breastfeeding, non-breastfeeding, infants and children up to age five with supplemental foods, health care referrals, breastfeeding support and nutrition education.

Wood River Health's WIC program consists of a small, friendly and knowledgeable team that enables them to build strong relationships with clients in a short period of time. Working out of the health center allows them to easily coordinate care with health care providers and refer clients to other services. 

Our WIC staff are Certified Lactation Counselors (CLC’s), which means they are certified to provide mothers with breastfeeding education, helpful support and assist with any issues that may arise. They also help mothers obtain a breast pump through their health insurance.

WIC is a supplemental Nutrition Program that provides:
 

WIC is for:

What to bring to your first appointment:
 

Download the WIC Income Guidelines in English or in Spanish to learn more about WIC by visiting the United States' Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service.
 

WIC at Wood River Health
401.387.9611
 

Later appointments available upon request

WIC at The Jonnycake Center in Peace Dale, RI

WIC is temporarily being offered at the The Jonnycake Center for Hope at 22 Kersey Road in Peace Dale, RI. New patients receive:

WIC will be at the Jonnycake Center for Hope from 9 AM to 3:30 PM on the following dates. Please call 401.387.9611 to schedule an appointment.

Any person signing up for WIC must be present at the appointment (infants & children up to age five included). If pregnant, please bring proof of pregnancy. Appointments generally last 15-20 minutes. Height, weight, hemoglobin and an income/nutrition screening will be performed.

WIC Shopper App

WIC App

Rhode Island WIC is now using the WIC Shopper App, a free and ad-free app that can provide you with:

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Pharmaceutical Services

Genoa Healthcare operates onsite at our Hope Valley location. The pharmacy provides Wood River Health’s patients with a convenient option for filling prescriptions where they receive their medical, behavioral health and dental care.

Genoa Healthcare provides specialized pharmacy offerings to simplify the patient’s medication management, such as pre-filled pill organizers to help patients track their medications, convenient medication mailing options and assistance with authorizations and insurance plans.

Lab Services

Wood River Health provides Laboratory Services from East Side Clinical Laboratory at our Hope Valley location. No appointment is necessary. All Wood River Health patients welcome.

Physical Therapy Services

Specialized Orthopedic Physical Therapy operates onsite at our Hope Valley location providing Wood River Health’s patients with a convenient option for physical therapy related to sports injuries, post-operative therapy, overuse injuries, balance disorders, joint and muscle sprains. For a physical therapy appointment, call 401.387.9630.

Sliding Fee Scale Program

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we offer a Sliding Fee Scale Program and payment plans.

Wood River Health is accepting new patients! To schedule an appointment at our convenient Hope Valley and Westerly locations, contact us today.