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Program:
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Wabaseemoong Independent Nation - Health Centre - Healthy Babies Healthy Children
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Phone Numbers:
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807-927-2440
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Fax:
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807-927-2079
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Address:
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c/o c/o Health Centre, General Delivery, Whitedog Post Office
General Delivery c/o Health Centre, Whitedog Post Office
Whitedog, ON
P0X 1P0
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Street
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Health Centre
Wabaseemoong Independent Nations
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Location:
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- Health Centre is located in the community of Wabaseemoong/Whitedog First Nation
- Situated across the road from the Band Office
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
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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
- Milk coupon program
- 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 Wabaseemoong (Whitedog) Independent Nations 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, Ojibway; available upon request
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora
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Last Updated:
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7/31/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=152431
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