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Program:
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Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora - Healthy Babies Healthy Children
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Phone Numbers:
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807-468-3147
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-465-4377
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Fax:
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807-468-4934
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Address:
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210 First St N
Kenora, ON
P9N 2K4
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Location:
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- Located at First St N within the former Mount Carmel School
- Closest intersection is at First St N and Matheson St S
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Service Description:
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Delivers a parenting support program and promotes child development- Offers group and individual prenatal classes on an as needed basis
- Provides information on the stages of pregnancy
- Offers parents handbook of pregnancy and baby care (Baby's Best Chance)
Program participants are provided with:- Free milk coupons
- 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
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Milk Coupons
- Requires verbal interview with Public Health Nurse to determine need
- Limit of 5 litres per week
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Parents and/or guardians with children preconception to 6 years of age
- Pre-natal and/or post-partum women
Milk Coupons: Breastfeeding and/or pregnant women in need
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern
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Last Updated:
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12/27/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141162
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