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Program:
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Obashkaandagaang First Nation - Health Office - Healthy Babies Healthy Children
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Phone Numbers:
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807-543-2532
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Fax:
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807-543-2964
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Address:
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c/o c/o Health Office
PO Box 571 c/o Health Office
Keewatin, ON
P0X 1C0
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Street
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McKenzie Portage Rd Health Office
Keewatin
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Location:
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- Health Services Office is located in the community of Washagamis Bay First Nation
- Situated within the same building as the Band Office
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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-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Crystal Sinclair - Healthy Babies Healthy Children Coordinator
807-407-1554
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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 Obashkaandagaang 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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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
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Last Updated:
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8/29/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=157603
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