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Program:
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Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre - Maternity Care
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Phone Numbers:
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807-684-6228
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Fax:
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807-344-8581
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Address:
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984 Oliver Rd Suite 402
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 7C7
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Location:
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Located on the fourth floor in the Regional Medical Centre on Oliver Rd
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Office Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Program hours vary
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Public Contacts:
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Debra Bishop - Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner and Program Coordinator
807-684-6388 * bishopd@tbh.net
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Service Description:
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Offers prenatal and post natal care to women from a nurse practitioner, midwife, family physician and/or obstetricianOffers free appointments with support staff including social work, prenatal education, breast feeding support, dietitian, smoking cessation coach and pre and post natal fitnessRuns a weekly prenatal walk-in clinicProvides prenatal education and fitness classes
Provides breastfeeding support programs including:- Maternity Centre lactation consultant
- Prenatal Breastfeeding Education Classes
- Bosom Buddies breastfeeding support group
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Fees:
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None - with a valid Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) card
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Application:
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- Patients can self-refer; call the office for information
- Regional Patients: Appointments can be arranged through the use of telemedicine equipment
- Bosom Buddies: no application process
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Pregnant women regardless of where their obstetrical care provider works
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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City of Thunder Bay, District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, District of Thunder Bay, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern
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Last Updated:
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7/24/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141506
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