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Program:
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Aroland First Nation - Aroland Health Centre - Healthy Babies Healthy Children
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Phone Numbers:
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807-329-8787
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Fax:
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807-329-8778
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Address:
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c/o c/o Health Centre
PO Box 10 c/o Aroland Health Centre
Aroland, ON
P0T 1B0
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Street
Address:
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124 Rolland Rd Aroland Health Centre
Aroland First Nation
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Location:
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- Health Centre is located at Rolland Rd in the community of Aroland First Nation
- Situated N off Hwy 643 with closest intersection at Rolland Rd and Sunset Dr
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Health Centre: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Katherine Atlookan - Healthy Babies Healthy Children Coordinator
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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)
- Organizes prenatal classes as needed
- Operates a children's library to encourage child literacy
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 child 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 Aroland First Nation with children younger than 6 years of age
- First Nation children at-risk
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, available upon request
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Area Served:
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District of Thunder Bay
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Last Updated:
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11/6/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=148715
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