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Program:
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Neskantaga First Nation - Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre - Healthy Babies Healthy Children
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Phone Numbers:
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807-479-2570
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Fax:
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807-479-2505
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Address:
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c/o c/o Health Centre
PO Box 104 c/o Health Centre
Lansdowne House, ON
P0T 1Z0
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Street
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Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre
Neskantaga First Nation
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Location:
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- Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre is located in the community of Neskantaga First Nation
- Serves as the health clinic and social services office
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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-5 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Rebecca Sakanee - Healthy Babies Healthy Children Coordinator
807-479-2530 * rebecca.sakanee2020@gmail.com
Sharon Sakanee - Health and Social Services Director
807-479-2570 * sharon.sakanee@neskantaga.com
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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)
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 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 Neskantaga 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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Oji-Cree, available upon request
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Area Served:
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Northern
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Last Updated:
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6/18/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141616
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