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Program:
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Maternal Child Health Program
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Address:
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c/o c/o Medical Clinic
PO Box 1850 c/o Medical Clinic
Kenora, ON
P9N 3X8
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Street Address:
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Golf Course Rd
Wauzhushk Onigum/Rat Portage First Nation
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Location:
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- Wauzhushk Onigum Medical Building is located at the end of Golf Course Rd
- Situated near Biindigen Learning Centre
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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 Wauzhushk Onigum Nation- Tribal Council: Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council
(AKRC)Political Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)Treaty #3
Provides services and programs to enhance the lives of pregnant women and families with infants and young children- Provides screening of new mothers
- Offers individual counselling services for pregnancy, child development concerns and related issues
- Promotes breast feeding
- Offers welcome home bags with baby supplies to all new mothers
- Provides baby supplies to low-income families
Offers education and information on various topics including:- Early childhood development
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) awareness
- Child nutrition issues
- Healthy cooking and shopping for families
- Prenatal nutrition
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Application:
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Intake assessment required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Members of Wauzhushk Onigum Nation who are pregnant or new parents with children up to 18 months of age
- Provides long term support for families who require additional services
- Low-income families eligible for baby supplies; contact Program Coordinator
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretive Services
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Area Served:
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Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum
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