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Program:
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Wapekeka First Nation - Wapekeka Health Administration Building - Healthy Babies Healthy Children
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Phone Numbers:
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807-537-2475
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Fax:
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807-537-2599
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Address:
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c/o c/o Health Administration
PO Box 1 c/o Health Administration
Wapekeka, ON
P0V 1B0
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Street
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Health Administration Building
Wapekeka First Nation
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Location:
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- Operates as the location for administering health programs for the community
- Co-located at the opposite end of the Nursing Station building
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Accessibility:
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Not 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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Beatrice Anderson - Health Director
807-537-2475 * beatricea@wapekeka.ca
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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 Wapekeka 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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4/3/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=146051
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