FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN LEE COUNTY ANNOUNCES NEW LOCATION FOR WIC SERVICES IN LEHIGH ACRES 

Contact: 

Tammy Soliz, Public Information Officer 

Lee-pio@flhealth.gov 

(239) 308-5196 

Lee County, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Lee County announces the relocation of the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) office in Lehigh Acres to 5220 Lee Boulevard, Unit 8, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971. The new location is opening today, Monday, September 27.  

“This location is ideal for our clientele because it’s centrally located and on a bus route for easy access by all Lehigh residents,” said Lori Riddle, WIC Director.  

Additional information on the WIC program in Lee County can be found on the FDOH Lee WIC website or by calling 239-344-2000. 

WIC is a nutrition program for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding or who have recently been pregnant, infants & children under age 5. 

WIC provides the following at no cost: 

• Healthy foods 
• Nutrition education and counseling 
• Breastfeeding support 
• Referrals to health care, immunizations, and community services 

About the Florida Department of Health 

The Department works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts. 

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