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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 Wabauskang Health Office
PO Box 418 c/o Wabauskang Health Office
Ear Falls, ON
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Street Address:
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Health Office 131 Main St, Wabauskang 21
Wabauskang First Nation
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Location:
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- Health Office is located at Main St in the community of Wabauskang First Nation
- Situated next to the Band Office building
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 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 Wabauskang First Nation- Tribal Council: Bimose Tribal Council (BTC)
- Provincial Territorial
Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)Treaty #3
Provides supports and services to help families improve maternal and infant nutritional health
Focuses 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 Wabauskang First Nation who are pregnant, new mothers or with infants under 12 months of age
- Vitamin supplements, milk and food vouchers are only available to women enrolled in the program
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Area Served:
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Wabauskang First Nation
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