Research shows the WIC program improves long-term outcomes for women and children. Participants have healthier babies who are more likely to be immunized, score higher on assessments of mental development and have lower incidences of obesity.

Guest columnist Hector Chapa provides 9 answers to questions you (or the community members you serve) might be asking right now.

Councilwoman Helen Gym Gym told the crowd that 800 Hahnemann patients are expected to give birth in the next four weeks. But the hospital announced it will stop delivering babies today.