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Program:
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Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program
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Address:
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c/o c/o Health Centre
Box 352 c/o Health Centre
Deer Lake, ON
P0V 1N0
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Street Address:
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Deer Lake Health Centre
Deer Lake First Nation
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Location:
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- Serves as the Health Centre for Deer Lake First Nation
- Co-located in the same building as the Nursing Station
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
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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 Deer Lake First Nation- Tribal Council: Keewaytinook Okimakanak/Northern Chiefs
- Political Territorial
Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #5
Provides supports and services to help families improve maternal and infant nutritional healthFocuses on the following 3 areas:
Maternal Nourishment that may include:- Baby food making and nutritional cooking sessions
- Healthy snacks and meal information
- Milk and food vouchers as well as vitamin supplements
Nutrition Screening, Education and Counselling includes:- Education on prenatal nutrition
- Understanding food labels
- Presentations by dietitians and health specialists
- Nutrition screening by Community Health Representative
- Individual counselling by nutritionists
Breastfeeding Program includes:- Promotion of breastfeeding initiation and duration
- Support groups
- Breastfeeding videos and resource materials
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Application:
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Program registration required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Members of Deer Lake First Nation who are pregnant, new mothers or with infants younger than 12 months of age
- Vitamin supplements, milk and food vouchers are only available to women enrolled in the program
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Cree, Oji-Cree; available upon request
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Area Served:
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Deer Lake First Nation
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