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Program:
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Deer Lake First Nation - Deer Lake Health Centre - Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children
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Phone Numbers:
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807-775-2226
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Fax:
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807-775-9772
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Address:
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c/o c/o Health Centre
Box 352 c/o Health Centre
Deer Lake, ON
P0V 1N0
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Deer Lake Health Centre
Deer Lake First Nation
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Location:
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- Serves as the Health Centre for Deer Lake First Nation
- Co-located in the same building as the Nursing Station
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Leslie Beardy - Health Director
807-775-2226
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Service Description:
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Delivers a parenting support program and promotes healthy child developmentProvides group information and educational sessions on topics about healthy pregnancy, birth and taking care of baby at homeProvides information on the stages of pregnancyOffers 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 Deer Lake First Nation with children 6 years of age and younger
- Indigenous children at-risk
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Cree, 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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8/26/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141752
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