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WHAT IS PUBLIC HEALTH ?? Women , Infants & Children ( WIC ) WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women , Infants , and Children
The purpose of the WIC program is to improve the health status and prevent health problems among Ohio ’ s at-risk women , infants , and children .
WIC serves :
• Breastfeeding mothers up to 1 year postpartum .
• Infants and children up to age 5 .
• Non-breastfeeding mothers up to 6 months postpartum .
• Pregnant women .
WIC helps to :
• Provide nutrition and breastfeeding education / counseling to the target population .
• Improve pregnancy outcomes by providing or referring to support services necessary for full-term pregnancies .
• Reduce infant mortality by decreasing the incidence of low birth weight .
• Give women , infants and children a healthy start in life by providing nutritious foods .
• Increase breastfeeding rates among newborns .
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Baby Expo
• When : Thursday , August 10 , 2023 12:00p - 2:00p
• Where : Coshocton County Community Room 637 Chestnut Street
• Who : Expectant parents and parents or caregivers of an infant up to their first birthday
• What : Family Friendly Info on :
• Breastfeeding
• Car Seat Safety
• Child Development
• Community resources
• Nutrition
637 Chestnut St . • Coshocton OH 43812 740.622.1426
EV charging stations are soon coming to the region
Ohio Gov . Mike DeWine announced the future locations of new electric vehicle charging stations that will be installed in the first round of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program .
This makes Ohio the first state in the nation ready for construction of NEVI stations , which will ensure infrastructure is prepared to accommodate the increase of electric vehicle drivers in the coming years .
During a press conference with ODOT Director Jack Marchbanks , DriveOhio Executive Director Preeti Choudhary and FHWA deputy administrator Andrew Rogers , DeWine announced the state will award more than $ 18 million in NEVI funds for 27 electric vehicle fast-charging stations along Ohio ’ s interstate corridors . The $ 18 million will be matched with nearly $ 6 million from the private entities selected to install and operate the new EV fast-charging stations .
Winning proposals include site plans at existing travel centers , grocery stores , retail shops , a hotel , a restaurant and a bank . The new charging stations will
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Winning proposals include site plans at existing travel centers , grocery stores , retail shops , a hotel , a restaurant and a bank .
be located every 50 miles and will be situated no more than 1 mile off the interstate . Each site will include at least four charger ports with 150 kilowatts per port and will be accessible 24 / 7
FRAME YOUR SUMMER MEMORIES !
We Can Preserve Your Favorite Photos or Memorabilia
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The Frame Shop
Visit Creations Studio on Facebook for Classes 740-622-7800 • 1030 Chestnut St ., Coshocton
Open Tuesday , Wednesday , Thursday & Friday 10-3 Saturday 10-2 • Closed Sundays & Mondays Shara Prindle , Owner • frames321 @ att . net
with access to food , drinks and restrooms . Charging station installation will begin later this year , and the fast chargers are expected to become operational in 2024 . www . coshoctoncounty . net / health
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