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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 437 c/o Health Services
Nestor Falls, ON
P0X 1K0
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Street Address:
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Medical Building 701 Ketemiikana Dr
Ojibways Of Onigaming First Nation
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Location:
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- Operates as a health services centre for the community of Onigaming
- Co-located at the Multi-Purpose facility with the Onigaming Band Office but has separate entrance and parking
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Alt Payday Fri 9 am-12 noon
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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 Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation- Tribal Council: Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council
(AKRC)Political Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)Treaty #3
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
- Milk coupon program
- Home visits during child's early years to offer 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 Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation with children younger than 6 years of age
- Indigenous children at-risk
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Area Served:
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Ojibways of Onigaming
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