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Program:
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Pays Plat First Nation - Pays Plat Health Centre - Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-824-1112
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Fax:
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807-824-4623
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Address:
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10 Pow Wow Dr Business Centre, Unit C
Thunder Bay Unorganized
P0T 3C0
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Location:
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- Located at Pow Wow Rd in the community of Pays Plat First Nation
- Situated at the Business Centre
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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-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Debbie Bouchard - Community Health Representative
807-824-1112 Ext 230
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Service Description:
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Provides supports and services to help families improve maternal and infant nutritional health with a focus on:
Maternal Nourishment that may include:- Baby food making and nutritional cooking sessions
- Healthy snacks and meal information
- Milk and food vouchers as well as vitamin supplements
Nutrition Screening, Education and Counselling includes:- Education on prenatal nutrition
- Understanding food labels
- Presentations by dietitians and health specialists
- Nutrition screening by Community Health Representative
- Individual counselling by nutritionists
Breastfeeding Program includes:- Promotion of breastfeeding initiation and duration
- Support groups
- Breastfeeding videos and resource materials
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Program registration required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Members of Pays Plat First Nation who are pregnant, new mothers or with infants younger than 12 months of age
- Vitamin supplements, milk and food vouchers are only available to women enrolled in the program
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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District of Thunder Bay
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Last Updated:
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5/5/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=153049
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