Women Infants & Children (WIC)

WIC is open and ready to serve you!

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Oakland County Health Division WIC offices offer appointments and services over the phone and online until further notice. For information, call 248-858-1272.

Formula Recall Information

On February 17, 2022, Abbott Laboratories recalled powder formulas manufactured in Sturgis, Michigan. WIC clients should not use the following powder formulas:

Similac Total Comfort
Similac for Spit-Up Alimentum
Elecare & Elecare Jr.
Similac PM 60/40

View updated recall information and learn how to return recalled formula

If you have used a recalled formula and your child shows signs of illness, such as fever, along with poor feeding, crying, or very low energy, call your child's health care provider and seek medical care right away.

Call WIC at 248-858-1272 if you have questions about the recall and returning recalled formula or need breastfeeding support.

WIC Provides:

Supplemental healthy foods
Nutrition counseling and education
Immunizations
Referrals to health care, public health nurses, registered dietitians, and many other helpful services

Eligibility Guidelines:

Pregnant women
Infants
Children under age 5
Women who recently had a baby (up to 6 months after delivery, including miscarriages)
Breastfeeding women (up to 1 year after delivery)

Do I Qualify?

Low to middle income or receive Medicaid and/or food stamps
Oakland County residents
Working individuals can apply

Apply

Call 248-858-1272 or toll-free at 888-350-0900 ext. 81272 to determine eligibility and make an appointment.
Please plan approximately 2 hours for your visit. Bring a favorite toy or books to help make the appointment easier for both you and your child.

WIC Connect Mobile App

A mobile application for potential and current WIC Clients. Michigan WIC Connect is available for free in the App Store™ and Google Play™. The app offers existing WIC clients exciting new features, including:

Accessing your WIC shopping list
Tracking your WIC benefits on your smart phone
Finding WIC foods using the UPC scan feature
Getting map and directions to WIC-approved stores and WIC clinics using your location
Updating your contact information with WIC
Getting appointment reminders with your phone

Additional Information

"In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found on the USDA Office of Civil Rights website, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410

Fax: 202-690-7442

Email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider."