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Program:
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Healthy Babies Healthy Children
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Address:
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c/o c/o Health Services
PO Box 281 c/o Health Services
Eabamet Lake, ON
P0T 1L0
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Street Address:
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Health Office
Eabametoong First Nation
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Location:
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- Main Health Office is located in the community of Eabametoong First Nation
- Situated near the Fort Hope Airport
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Service Description:
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Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Eabametoong First Nation
- Tribal Council: Matawa First Nations Management (MFNM)
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Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #9
Delivers a parenting support program and promotes healthy child developmentProvides group information and educational sessions on topics about healthy pregnancy, birth and taking care of baby at homeProvides information on the stages of pregnancyOffers parents handbook of pregnancy and baby care (Baby's Best Chance)Organizes prenatal classes as neededOperates a children's library to encourage child literacyProgram participants are provided with:
- Follow up via telephone within 48 hours of discharge from hospital
- Home visits pre birth to prepare family for new arrival
- Home visits post birth to offer support to new mothers
- Home visits during child's early years to offer child development guidance
- Referrals to other programs and services
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Application:
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- Program registration required
- Requires prior arrangements for home visits
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Members of Eabametoong First Nation with children younger than 6 years of age
- Indigenous children at-risk
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, available upon request
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Area Served:
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Eabametoong First Nation
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