Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora - Healthy Babies Healthy Children - Behavioural Supports Ontario

Program:	Healthy Babies Healthy Children

Organizations:	Northwestern Health Unit Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora

Description of Services:	Delivers a parenting support program and promotes child development Offers group and 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) Program participants are provided with: 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


Fees:	None

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Parents and/or guardians with children preconception to 6 years of age Pre-natal and/or post-partum women Milk Coupons: Breastfeeding and/or pregnant women in need

Application:	Milk Coupons Requires verbal interview with Public Health Nurse to determine need Limit of 5 litres per week

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Languages:	English


Phone Numbers:	807-468-3147

Toll-Free:	1-800-465-4377

Fax:	807-468-4934


Website:	www.nwhu.on.ca

Address:	210 First St N Kenora, ON P9N 2K4

Location:	Located at First St N within the former Mount Carmel School Closest intersection is at First St N and Matheson St S

Hours:	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 12/27/2024

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