Program: Wunnumin Lake First Nation - Wanapetum Memorial Health Centre - Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Organization: Wunnumin Lake First Nation
Wunnumin Lake First Nation - Band Office
Wunnumin Lake First Nation - Wanapetum Memorial Health Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-442-2573
Fax: 807-442-2532
Website: www.wunnumin.ca
Address:
c/o c/o Wanapetum Memorial Health Centre
PO Box 101 c/o Wanapetum Memorial Health Centre
Wunnumin Lake, ON
P0V 2Z0
Street
Address
:
Wanapetum Memorial Health Centre Main Rd
Wunnumin Lake First Nation
Location:
  • Operates as the community health centre for Wunnumin Lake First Nation
  • Located at Main Rd near the Band Office
Accessibility:
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm, Sep-Jun


Mon-Fri 10 am-3 pm, Jul-Aug
Public Contacts: Rachel Mamakwa - Health Director
807-442-2573 Ext 218 * rachelm@wunnumin.ca

Service Description: 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



Fees: None
Application:
  • Program registration required

  • Requires prior arrangements for home visits
Eligibility / Target Population:
  • Members of Wunnumin Lake First Nation with children younger than 6 years of age

  • Indigenous children at-risk
Languages: English
Language Notes: Oji-Cree, available upon request
Area Served: Northern
See Also: Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples
Parenting Education
Parenting Groups
Prenatal Classes and Programs
Last Updated: 11/14/2024
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=146061

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