WIC saves lives and improves the health of nutritionally at-risk women, infants and children. The results of studies conducted by the USDA Food & Nutrition Service and other non-government entities prove that WIC is one of the nation’s most successful and cost-effective nutrition intervention programs.
Providers can coordinate care with WIC by sending a WIC referral form via fax to 865-215-5064 or email to kchd.wic@knoxcounty.org. The referral form can give us:
- New client contact information.
- Proof of pregnancy for pregnant women.
- Growth measures and hemoglobin values.
- Any other nutrition or health concerns to guide our counseling.
The WIC program provides basic preventive education, supplemental foods and individual or group education to reinforce diet therapy provided by the healthcare system.
The WIC program is not intended to challenge a physician’s medical diagnosis or prescription. Our role is to educate healthcare professionals and the public about pediatric nutrition as we provide feedback regarding available formulas, feeding practices and tolerance.
Qualifying conditions for the prescribed formula must be consistent with indications recommended by the manufacturer. If you have questions regarding a request, please contact the WIC nutrition program manager at 865-215-5052.
Visit the TN WIC Website for most current information and the following materials: For Healthcare Providers (tn.gov).
- Referral form
- Request for therapeutic products
- TN WIC formulary
- TN WIC qualifying conditions
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