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Program: Child Health

Organizations: Northwestern Health Unit
Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora
Description of Services:
  • Provides information, support and workshops that address child and youth development
  • Focuses on emotional, nutritional, physical and social well-being
  • Works with various committees and coalitions addressing child health issues
  • Promotes importance of breastfeeding for first 6 months
  • Provides information and support on topics related to breastfeeding
  • Provides breastfeeding mentors through mothers who have successfully breastfed
  • Produces and distributes newsletter about child health issues

    • Public health nurses can provide information on topics including:
    • Healthy eating
    • Home safety
    • Interacting with your child
    • Involving fathers in child rearing
    • Parenting
    • Picky eaters
    • Sleep
    • Temper tantrums
    • Toilet training

    Fees: None
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
    • Families and/or caregivers with children

    • Preconception up to 6 years of age

    • Prenatal and postpartum women
    Application: Call, email or visit
    Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
    Languages: English

    Phone Numbers: 1-800-465-4377
    Email: hbhc@nwhu.on.ca
    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: 8/30/2024

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