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Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora - Healthy Babies Healthy Children

Healthy Babies Healthy Children

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210 First St N
Kenora, ON
P9N 2K4
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807-468-3147
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Toll-Free: 1-800-465-4377
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Fax: 807-468-4934
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Last updated: Dec 27, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Milk Coupons

  • Requires verbal interview with Public Health Nurse to determine need

  • Limit of 5 litres per week

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

Fees

None

Languages

English

Accessibility

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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
Last updated: Dec 27, 2024: Suggest an edit
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