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Welcome to Your First Coast Well—our Tuesday look at health, wellness, and the local services that help our neighbors care for themselves. We’re beginning with something practical: knowing where to turn, what to ask, and how to make the next conversation easier.

Today’s First Coast Trivia

What do the letters WIC stand for in the local nutrition-support program?

Start with a local resource you can check

The Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County provides a public starting point for county health information. Its website links to locations, program information, and local notices; the published contact number is 904-506-6081.

When you call, describe the service you need and ask which location handles it. Confirm appointment requirements, eligibility, and costs before traveling. A short call can help you identify the right office, rather than assuming every site offers every service.

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Know about nutrition support for families

The county’s WIC program offers eligible families food assistance, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals. The program assesses eligibility; a newsletter mention does not determine whether a household qualifies.

If this might help your family—or someone you care about—use the official program page to begin. Ask what information is needed for screening and how appointments work. Sharing a reliable resource is a thoughtful way to support a neighbor without assuming their circumstances.

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Make your next care conversation useful

Before contacting a medical practice professional or a practice, write down your main question, the service you need, and any access requirements. Ask whether they're accepting new patients, whether a referral is necessary, and which costs you should confirm with your insurer or the practice.

For our growing Health & Wellness Directory, we want details readers can use: services, credentials, languages, accessibility, booking information, and the date we checked those details. What local resource has made care easier for you? Hit reply and tell us.

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Your trivia answer

Women, Infants, and Children. WIC is a supplemental nutrition program; the local program screens for eligibility.
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Talk soon,

Bill Marks
Your First Coast Team at Coast & Home

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