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Program:
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Fort Severn First Nation - Nursing Station - Healthy Babies Healthy Children
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Phone Numbers:
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807-478-2575
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Fax:
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807-478-2541
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Address:
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c/o c/o Nursing Station
PO Box 151 Nursing Station
Fort Severn, ON
P0V 1W0
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Street
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Nursing Station 644 Niska Rd
Fort Severn First Nation
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Location:
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- Nursing Station is located in the community of Fort Severn
- Situated next door to the Band Office
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Accessibility Notes:
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Not accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Lydia Matthews - Healthy Babies Healthy Children Coordinator
Connie Thomas - Health Director
807-478-2560 * conniethomas@knet.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 Fort Severn 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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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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4/11/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=147500
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