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Métis Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Fort Frances
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Office: 807-274-1386
426 Victoria Ave
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 2C3
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 2C3
Short Description
Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch
Delivers a parenting support program and promotes child development
Delivers a parenting support program and promotes child development
- Offers individual prenatal classes on an as needed basis
- Provides information on the stages of pregnancy
- Offers parents handbook of pregnancy and baby care (Baby's Best Chance)
- Advocacy and support
- Emergency supplies for child's basic needs (diapers, formula, baby food and milk)
- 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
- Educational and promotional workshops and presentations to schools, community groups and parents
- Hosts cultural events
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Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Ojibways Of Onigaming First Nation (68km)
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Office: 807-484-2339
Medical Building, 703 Ketemiikana Dr
Ojibways Of Onigaming First Nation, ON, P0X 1K0
Ojibways Of Onigaming First Nation, ON, P0X 1K0
Short Description
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)
- 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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Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program
Naotkamegwanning/Whitefish Bay First Nation (98km)
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Office: 807-226-1048
Sabatise Vision Child Care Centre, 1805 Pawitik St
Naotkamegwanning/Whitefish Bay First Nation, ON, P0X 1L0
Naotkamegwanning/Whitefish Bay First Nation, ON, P0X 1L0
Short Description
Provides supports and services to help families improve maternal and infant nutritional health
Focuses on the following 3 areas:
Maternal Nourishment that may include:
Focuses on the following 3 areas:
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
- Education on prenatal nutrition
- Understanding food labels
- Presentations by dietitians and health specialists
- Nutrition screening by Community Health Representative
- Individual counselling by nutritionists
- Promotion of breastfeeding initiation and duration
- Support groups
- Breastfeeding videos and resource materials
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Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Northwest Angle 37 First Nation (95km)
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Office: 807-733-2900
Windigo Island Health Office
Northwest Angle 37 First Nation, ON, P9N 3X7
Northwest Angle 37 First Nation, ON, P9N 3X7
Short Description
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)
- 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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Indigenous Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Lac La Croix First Nation (95km)
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Office: 807-485-2541
140 Main St
Lac La Croix First Nation, ON, P0T 1C1
Lac La Croix First Nation, ON, P0T 1C1
Short Description
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)
- 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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Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Anishinaabeg Of Naongashiing/Big Island First Nation (86km)
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Office: 807-488-5602
AON Administration Building
Anishinaabeg Of Naongashiing/Big Island First Nation, ON, P0W 1J0
Anishinaabeg Of Naongashiing/Big Island First Nation, ON, P0W 1J0
Short Description
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)
- 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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Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Mishkosiminiziibiing/Big Grassy First Nation (85km)
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Office: 807-488-5457
Office: 807-488-5606
509 Beach Rd, Esiniiwab Health Centre
Mishkosiminiziibiing/Big Grassy First Nation, ON, P0W 1J0
Mishkosiminiziibiing/Big Grassy First Nation, ON, P0W 1J0
Short Description
Delivers a parenting support program and promotes healthy child development
Teaches a cooking class to parents with a focus on healthy nutritious meals
- 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)
- 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
Teaches a cooking class to parents with a focus on healthy nutritious meals
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Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Seine River First Nation (72km)
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Office: 807-599-2224
37 Riverside Rd W
Seine River First Nation, ON, P0W 1H0
Seine River First Nation, ON, P0W 1H0
Short Description
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)
- 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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Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Emo (38km)
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Office: 807-482-2479
6 Manitou Rapids Dr
Emo, ON, P0W 1E0
Emo, ON, P0W 1E0
Short Description
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)
- 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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Indigenous Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Fort Frances
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Office: 807-274-8541
821 McIrvine Rd
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3X7
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3X7
Short Description
Delivers a parenting support program and promotes child development
- Offers individual prenatal classes on an as needed basis
- Provides information on the stages of pregnancy
- Provides assistance with transportation to appointments and other services
- Free milk coupons
- 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
- Provides trained inspections for child and infant car seats
- Provides information on regulations concerning child car seats
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Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation (35km)
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Office: 807-481-2559
Health Office
Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, ON
Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, ON
Short Description
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)
- 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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Healthy Babies Healthy Children
La Vallée (20km)
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Office: 807-486-3407
RR 1
La Vallée, ON, P0W 1C0
La Vallée, ON, P0W 1C0
Short Description
Delivers a parenting support program and promotes healthy child development under the Brighter Futures Program
- 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)
- 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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Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Mitaanjigamiing First Nation (11km)
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Office: 807-274-2188
108 Main St
Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, ON, P9A 3M9
Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, ON, P9A 3M9
Short Description
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)
- 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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Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Fort Frances
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Office: 807-274-1918
201 Frog Creek Rd, Multi-Use Facility
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3M3
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3M3
Short Description
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)
- 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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Find a La Leche League Group
Ontario
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Toll Free: 1 800-665-4324
Office: 613-238-5919
Short Description
Information on breastfeeding
- discussion groups
- speakers
- publications, information sheets, including print materials in several languages
- toolkit for health professionals
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Home Health Services
Fort Frances
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Office: 807-274-3151
505 McIrvine Rd, Suite 201
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3X7
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3X7
Short Description
Provides a variety of in-home health care services
Home Support
Home Support
- Acquired Brain Injury
- Companion Aide
- Dementia Care
- Homemaking
- Palliative Care
- Personal Care
- Respite Care
- Acute care post hospitalization
- Chronic disease management
- Foot care
- Intravenous Care
- Mental Health
- Palliative Care
- Pediatric
- School Health
- Wound Care
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Indigenous Prenatal Nutrition Program
Fort Frances
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Office: 807-274-8541 Ext 286
821 McIrvine Rd
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3X7
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3X7
Short Description
Provides culturally appropriate education, programs and support to improve the health of expectant Indigenous women and their babies
- Promotes pre/post natal nutrition and healthy lifestyles
- Provides information and support for all stages of pregnancy, including preparation for labour and delivery
- Provides breastfeeding education and information
- Offers adult and teen individual and group prenatal classes
- Offers home and hospital visits
- Provides infant formula and baby food to individuals in an emergency situation
- Provides an infant weigh scale for use anytime
- Provides referrals to other supports and services
- Provides cultural craft times and teachings
- Teaches about shopping on a budget
- Advises on pre/postnatal nutrition and food supplements
- Offers information and education about gardening
- Offers fellowship and information on parenting and related topics for parents
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Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Naotkamegwanning/Whitefish Bay First Nation (98km)
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Office: 807-226-1026
Sabatise Vision Child Care Centre, 1805 Pawitik St
Naotkamegwanning/Whitefish Bay First Nation, ON, P0X 1L0
Naotkamegwanning/Whitefish Bay First Nation, ON, P0X 1L0
Short Description
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)
- 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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