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Program: Healthy Babies Healthy Children  
Organization: North Spirit Lake First Nation
Band Office
Stanley Rae Memorial Health Station
Phone Numbers: 807-776-0065
Fax: 807-776-0063
Website: nsl.firstnation.ca/
Address:
c/o c/o General Delivery, Stanley Rae Memorial Health Station
General Delivery Stanley Rae Memorial Health Station
North Spirit Lake, ON
P0V 2G0
Street Address:
Airport Rd Stanley Rae Memorial Health Station
North Spirit Lake First Nation
 
Location:
  • Stanley Rae Memorial Health Station is located at Airport Rd in North Spirit Lake First Nation
  • Situated near Lakeside Loop Rd
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible    Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Public Contacts: Eddie Meekis, Eda Rae - Health Directors
807-776-0065 * meekis67@gmail.com
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the North Spirit Lake First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Keewaytinook Okimakanak/Northern Chiefs
  • Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)
  • Treaty #5


Delivers a parenting support program and promotes healthy child development
  • Provides group information and educational sessions on topics about healthy pregnancy, birth and taking care of baby at home
  • Provides information on the stages of pregnancy
  • Offers parents handbook of pregnancy and baby care (Baby's Best Chance)
Program 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 development guidance
  • Referrals to other programs and services

Fees: None
Application:
  • Program registration required

  • Requires prior arrangements for home visits
Eligibility / Target Population:
  • Members of North Spirit Lake First Nation with children younger than 6 years of age

  • Indigenous children at-risk
Languages: English
Language Notes: Oji-Cree, available upon request
Area Served:
North Spirit Lake First Nation  
See Also: Community Health Programs for Children and Youth
Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples
Parenting Education
Prenatal Classes and Programs

This information was last completely updated on June 25, 2025

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