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Maternal Child Health Program

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Deer Lake Health Centre
Deer Lake First Nation
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807-775-2226
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Fax: 807-775-9772
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www.deerlake.firstnation.ca
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Last updated: Aug 2, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Intake assessment required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Members of Deer Lake First Nation who are pregnant or new parents with children up to 18 months of age


  • Provides long term support for families who require additional services


  • Low-income families eligible for baby supplies; contact Program Coordinator

Fees

None

Contacts

Maternal Child Health Worker

Languages

English

Language Note

Cree, Oji-Cree; available upon request

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

  • Provides services and programs to enhance the lives of pregnant women and families with infants and young children
  • Provides screening of new mothers
  • Offers individual counseling services for pregnancy, child development concerns and related issues
  • Promotes breast feeding
  • Offers welcome home bags with baby supplies to all new mothers
  • Provides baby supplies to low-income families
    • Offers education and information on various topics including:
    • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) awareness
    • Child nutrition issues
    • Healthy cooking and shopping for families
    • Prenatal nutrition

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    Last updated: Aug 2, 2024: Suggest an edit
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