Good Samaritan Assumes Responsibility of WIC offices in Knox and Daviess Counties

In an effort to enhance community health care services, Good Samaritan will be taking over the administration of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) offices in Daviess and Knox Counties.

Effective October 1, 2023, the reins of the WIC offices in Daviess and Knox County will be handed over from IU Health to Good Samaritan. This transition reflects Good Samaritan's unwavering commitment to enhancing the health and well-being of our communities.

Heidi Hinkle, Director of Professional Practice at Good Samaritan, highlights the transformative potential of the WIC program. She says, "The WIC model provides Good Samaritan with an excellent conduit for achieving the organization's mission: providing excellent health care by promoting wellness, education, and healing through trusting relationships."

The new location for the Knox County WIC office will be 328 N. Second Street, Suite 204, Vincennes, Indiana. This strategic relocation aims to provide more accessible and convenient services to the residents of Knox County. Please note that the Knox County WIC office will be temporarily closed from October 2 to October 10, 2023, as Good Samaritan diligently works to facilitate its move to the new location.

The Daviess County WIC office will remain steadfast at its current address, 2 NE 21st Street, Washington, Indiana, until the end of the year, as a new location is being planned for this office as well. The Daviess County WIC office will remain closed until October 12, 2023, as Good Samaritan assumes administration of this location.

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Education Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a federal nutrition initiative designed to support pregnant women, new mothers, and children up to age five. Its overarching goal is to equip mothers and children with the tools to make healthy dietary choices, ensuring access to nutritious foods and promoting healthier lifestyles. The research underscores that proper early nutrition significantly reduces developmental delays, fostering the growth of healthier children and adults.

Knox County WIC:

• Location: Bierhaus Building, 328 N. Second Street, Suite 204, Vincennes, Indiana
• Phone: 812-886-0107
• Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Wednesday 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Closed on Fridays.

Daviess County WIC:

• Location: 2 NE 21st Street, Washington, Indiana
• Phone: 812-254-0002
• Hours: Monday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Tuesday 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m., Wednesday Closed, Thursday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Good Samaritan is excited about the opportunity to steward these critical WIC services and looks forward to continuing its tradition of providing top-quality care and support to those in need.