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Program: Healthy Babies Healthy Children  
Organization: Northwestern Health Unit
Kenora
Phone Numbers: 807-468-3147
Toll-Free: 1-800-465-4377
Fax: 807-468-4934
Email: hbhc@nwhu.on.ca
Website: www.nwhu.on.ca/our-services/parenting-support/
Address:
210 First St N
Kenora, ON
P9N 2K4
Location:
  • Located at First St N within the former Mount Carmel School
  • Closest intersection is at First St N and Matheson St S
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Service Description:
  • Addresses public health issues and promotes healthy living
  • Administers health promotion and disease prevention programs within the Kenora and Rainy River Districts


  • Free program for families with newborns and children up to 6 years old. HBHC offers friendly, family-focused support provided by Public Health Nurses and Parenting Partners trained in pregnancy, feeding, child development, parenting and mental health. HBHC offers many services, including:
    • Postpartum phone call following discharge from hospital
    • Postpartum visit in home or other location
    • Home visiting program
    • Referrals to other programs and services

    Fees: None
    Application: Complete Healthy Babies Healthy Children Referral Form on website
    Eligibility / Target Population:
    • People that are pregnant


    • Parents and/or caregivers with children 0-6 years old
    Languages: English
    Area Served:
    Kenora and Rainy River  
    See Also: Community Health Programs for Children and Youth
    Parenting Education
    Prenatal Classes and Programs

    This information was last completely updated on March 18, 2026

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