Broome County Health Department

WIC is here for moms, dads, parents, grandparents, foster parents, aunts, uncles, and guardians of all kinds! If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have had a baby in the past 6 months, or are caring for a child under 5, you can get healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthcare referrals, and more from WIC.

To learn more about the benefits WIC has to offer, visit https://signupwic.com/get-started

THESE TWO! ❤️ The Broome County Food Council is incredibly grateful for the leadership of Devin Link and Brooke Goosman, public health educators for the Broome County Health Department. We appreciate their passion and efforts for the years they served on the Council. We know they will do great things in their new role at BCDOH. We will miss you!

Restaurant workers take precautions to keep food safe to eat when they handle meals. Want to know some of them? Check out this guidance from NYS. 🥙🍛

https://broomecountyny.gov/sites/default/files/dept/hd/pdfs/Handwashing%20and%20Glove%20Use%20for%20Food%20Workers_0.pdf

It's tick season. Be sure to protect yourself from ticks when outdoors and check your body when you come inside.

We have free tick removal kits in our office.

Happy ! At WIC, we celebrate and support families of all kinds. 🌈 Everyone deserves access to nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, health care referrals, and more. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum, or caring for a child under 5—your family may qualify for WIC! 💖

Getting started with WIC is worth it. Visit www.signupwic.com to learn more and get connected!

Visit our STI clinic for testing and treatment. Every Tuesday 8:30 AM-4:00 PM. Call 607-778-2839 to make an appointment. Walk-ins are available upon availability.
Visit: https://www.gobroomecounty.com/hd/clinics-and-screenings for more information.

May is Month! 💗At WIC, we are proud to provide compassionate care and health resources. We are here to support you, and we can help connect you with the resources you deserve! 🫂
Visit www.signupwic.com to connect with your local WIC clinic and learn more about the mental health resources available in your community. 🫶

Someone you love may face both a mental condition and a substance use challenge. They deserve steady support, starting with you. When more is needed, help is available 24/7. Call or text 988 anywhere in the U.S. Learn more: 988lifeline.org