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Program:
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Long Lake 58 First Nation - Long Lake #58 Health Centre - Healthy Babies Healthy Children
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Phone Numbers:
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807-876-4553
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Fax:
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807-876-1615
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Address:
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c/o c/o Health Centre
PO Box 609 c/o Health Centre
Longlac, ON
P0T 2A0
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Street
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209B Otter St
Long Lake 58 First Nation
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Location:
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- Located at Otter Rd in the community of Long Lake 58 First Nation
- Functions as the Health Centre for the community
- Situated at one end of the Band Office/Administration building
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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-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Kristy Muckaday - Interim Health Director
807-876-2292 Ext 244 * kristian.muckaday@longlake58fn.ca
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Service Description:
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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)
- Organizes prenatal classes as needed
- Operates a children's library to encourage child literacy
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 child 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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- Program registration required
- Requires prior arrangements for home visits
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Members of Long Lake 58 First Nation with children younger than 6 years of age
- Indigenous children at-risk
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, available upon request
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Area Served:
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District of Thunder Bay
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Last Updated:
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4/3/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141343
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