Program: Deer Lake First Nation - Deer Lake Health Centre - Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program
Organization: Deer Lake First Nation
Deer Lake First Nation - Deer Lake Health Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-775-2226
Fax: 807-775-9772
Website: www.deerlake.firstnation.ca
Address:
c/o c/o Health Centre
Box 352 c/o Health Centre
Deer Lake, ON
P0V 1N0
Street
Address
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Deer Lake Health Centre
Deer Lake First Nation
Location:
  • Serves as the Health Centre for Deer Lake First Nation
  • Co-located in the same building as the Nursing Station
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Public Contacts: Leslie Beardy - Health Director
807-775-2226

Service Description:
  • Provides supports and services to help families improve maternal and infant nutritional health
  • Focuses on the following 3 areas:
    Maternal Nourishment that may include:
    • Baby food making and nutritional cooking sessions
    • Healthy snacks and meal information
    • Milk and food vouchers as well as vitamin supplements
    Nutrition Screening, Education and Counselling includes:
    • Education on prenatal nutrition
    • Understanding food labels
    • Presentations by dietitians and health specialists
    • Nutrition screening by Community Health Representative
    • Individual counselling by nutritionists
    Breastfeeding Program includes:
    • Promotion of breastfeeding initiation and duration
    • Support groups
    • Breastfeeding videos and resource materials



    Fees: None
    Application: Program registration required
    Eligibility / Target Population:
    • Members of Deer Lake First Nation who are pregnant, new mothers or with infants younger than 12 months of age

    • Vitamin supplements, milk and food vouchers are only available to women enrolled in the program
    Languages: English
    Language Notes: Cree, Oji-Cree; available upon request
    Area Served: Northern
    See Also: Breastfeeding
    Prenatal Classes and Programs
    Last Updated: 8/26/2025
    Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=141753

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