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Pays Plat First Nation - Pays Plat Health Centre - Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program

Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program

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10 Pow Wow Dr Business Centre, Unit C
Thunder Bay Unorganized
P0T 3C0
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807-824-1112
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Fax: 807-824-4623
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Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Last updated: May 5, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

Program registration required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Members of Pays Plat First Nation who are pregnant, new mothers or with infants younger than 12 months of age

  • Vitamin supplements, milk and food vouchers are only available to women enrolled in the program

Fees

None

Contacts

Debbie Bouchard - Community Health Representative
807-824-1112 Ext 230

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Provides supports and services to help families improve maternal and infant nutritional health with a focus on:
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
Nutrition Screening, Education and Counselling includes:
  • Education on prenatal nutrition
  • Understanding food labels
  • Presentations by dietitians and health specialists
  • Nutrition screening by Community Health Representative
  • Individual counselling by nutritionists
Breastfeeding Program includes:
  • Promotion of breastfeeding initiation and duration
  • Support groups
  • Breastfeeding videos and resource materials
Last updated: May 5, 2025: Suggest an edit
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