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Program:
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Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora - Child Health
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Phone Numbers:
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1-800-465-4377
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Address:
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210 First St N
Kenora, ON
P9N 2K4
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Location:
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- Located at First St N within the former Mount Carmel School
- Closest intersection is at First St N and Matheson St S
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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-4:30 pm
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Service Description:
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Provides information, support and workshops that address child and youth developmentFocuses on emotional, nutritional, physical and social well-beingWorks with various committees and coalitions addressing child health issuesPromotes importance of breastfeeding for first 6 monthsProvides information and support on topics related to breastfeedingProvides breastfeeding mentors through mothers who have successfully breastfedProduces and distributes newsletter about child health issues
Public health nurses can provide information on topics including:- Healthy eating
- Home safety
- Interacting with your child
- Involving fathers in child rearing
- Parenting
- Picky eaters
- Sleep
- Temper tantrums
- Toilet training
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call, email or visit
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Families and/or caregivers with children
- Preconception up to 6 years of age
- Prenatal and postpartum women
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern
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Last Updated:
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8/30/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141967
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