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Whitney Young Health WIC WIC is a federally funded nutrition education, breastfeeding counseling, and supplemental feeding program for Women, Infants, and Children.

The purpose of this site is to promote New York State WIC Program services to the community. The viewpoints, opinions, and actions expressed in comments are those of the individuals themselves and may not reflect the opinions and position of Whitney M Young Jr Health Center or its employees. All posts and comments must be reputable and free of bias, advertisement, and political/religious views. Posts or comments with a clear mal-intent will be deleted, and incorrect information will be corrected. WIC is a federally funded nutrition education and supplemental feeding program for Women, Infants, and Children. WIC provides breastfeeding education, high risk nutrition counseling, and resources within the community as well. To see if you fall under U.S. Department of Agriculture's WIC guidelines, visithttps://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/wic/WIC-IEGS-2017.pdf

For more information visit: http://wmyhealth.org/services/wic/ or call our WIC office at (518) 465-9387. We also have a 24 Hour Breastfeeding Hotline at (518)221-7183. Our Main Office is at:
Whitney Young Health Center
920 Lark Drive
Albany, NY 12207

Our Satellite Site is located at:
526 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12205

1804 2nd Avenue
Watervliet, NY 12189


****WIC is an equal opportunity provider and employer***
To view the nondiscrimination statement please use link below:
https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/nutrition/wic/docs/usda_non-discrimination_statement.pdf

October is National Dental Hygiene Month! At Whitney Young Health WIC, we encourage families to make oral health part of...
10/12/2026

October is National Dental Hygiene Month! At Whitney Young Health WIC, we encourage families to make oral health part of their children’s healthy start. Brush your child’s teeth twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, limit sugary drinks, and schedule regular dental checkups.
Have questions about your child’s nutrition or healthy habits? Talk with your WIC nutritionist at your next appointment! 🪥

09/28/2026

Child Passenger Safety Week is here! 🚗👶

Can you spot what’s wrong with how this little one is buckled in🤔❓ Look closely at the photo and test your car seat knowledge!

Drop your answers in the comments below 👇 We’ll reveal the correct answer and safety tip soon!

It's National Child Passenger Safety Week!Is your child in the right car seat? As children grow, their car seat needs to...
09/23/2026

It's National Child Passenger Safety Week!
Is your child in the right car seat? As children grow, their car seat needs to change too. Take a look at these steps to help keep your little ones safe on every ride! WIC families can reach out to learn more about car seat resources and child safety.

A healthy start begins with you!Pregnancy is an exciting time, and WIC is here to support you along the way. WIC can hel...
09/18/2026

A healthy start begins with you!
Pregnancy is an exciting time, and WIC is here to support you along the way. WIC can help provide healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and other services to support you and your growing baby.
Are you pregnant or expecting? WIC may be here to help!
Call (518)465-9387 to learn more!

Join Whitney Young Health WIC for our monthly Car Seat Check Event! Our team can help ensure your child’s car seat is pr...
09/09/2026

Join Whitney Young Health WIC for our monthly Car Seat Check Event!
Our team can help ensure your child’s car seat is properly installed and safe on the road. If your family needs a replacement car seat, WIC may be able to help, too! Stop by to learn more and get the support you need to keep your little one safe. 💙

Thursday, September 10th
9:30 AM–11:00 AM
920 Lark Drive, Albany, NY 12207

Workplace Lactation Week is the perfect time to learn your rights! New York employees have protections that support pump...
09/04/2026

Workplace Lactation Week is the perfect time to learn your rights! New York employees have protections that support pumping at work, including paid pump breaks and access to a private lactation space. The Capital Region Breastfeeding Coalition is proud to support workplace breastfeeding initiatives through the BFFNY grant, which helps employers create breastfeeding-friendly workplaces. Know a workplace doing it right? Nominate them today at bit.ly/pumpatworkNY 💜

Ready for a healthy school year? WIC can help!As you get backpacks and school supplies ready, don't forget about nutriti...
09/03/2026

Ready for a healthy school year? WIC can help!
As you get backpacks and school supplies ready, don't forget about nutrition! Healthy foods help little ones stay energized, focused, and ready to learn and grow. At Whitney Young Health WIC, we’re here to support families with:
🍎 Nutritious foods
🥛 Healthy food benefits
🥕 Nutrition education
🤱 Breastfeeding support
👶 Support for growing babies and children
Let WIC be part of your family’s back-to-school team!
Whitney Young Health WIC is keeping kids going and growing!

Join us for the Whitney Young Health Community Block Party & Health Fair!In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, stop by t...
07/23/2026

Join us for the Whitney Young Health Community Block Party & Health Fair!

In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, stop by the WIC Breastfeeding Table to:
- Meet our new Peer Counselor, Anhelly
- Learn about our free breastfeeding support services
- Sign up for upcoming breastfeeding classes
- Enter our raffles for a chance to win diapers, diaper bags, and other great prizes!

Thursday, August 6
2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Whitney Young Health Center
920 Lark Drive, Albany, NY 12207

We hope to see you there! 💙

Summer produce season is here! ☀️🍉Whitney Young Health WIC is excited to offer Farmers Market Coupons beginning June 1st...
05/18/2026

Summer produce season is here! ☀️🍉

Whitney Young Health WIC is excited to offer Farmers Market Coupons beginning June 1st! Eligible participants can enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers markets all season long.

Contact us today to learn more! 🌱

💜 Join Whitney Young Health for our Women’s Wellness Screening Pop-Up Events! 💜Free and open to all women, no appointmen...
05/06/2026

💜 Join Whitney Young Health for our Women’s Wellness Screening Pop-Up Events! 💜

Free and open to all women, no appointment needed!

Stop by for:
✔️ Blood pressure screenings
✔️ Diabetes screenings
✔️ Cancer screenings
✔️ STI Prevention Program information
✔️ Insurance enrollment assistance
✔️ Primary care provider coordination

🕙 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

📍 Troy Health Center — Tues. 5/12
📍 Watervliet Health Center — Thurs. 5/26
📍 Swinburne Health Center — Tues. 6/9

Address

920 Lark Drive
Albany, NY
12207

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

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