Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

Application

Patients can self-refer; call the office for information
Regional Patients: Appointments can be arranged through the use of telemedicine equipment
Bosom Buddies: no application process

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Pregnant women regardless of where their obstetrical care provider works

Fees

None - with a valid Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) card

Contacts

Debra Bishop - Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner and Program Coordinator
807-684-6388 * bishopd@tbh.net

Languages

English

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Offers prenatal and post natal care to women from a nurse practitioner, midwife, family physician and/or obstetrician

Offers free appointments with support staff including social work, prenatal education, breast feeding support, dietitian, smoking cessation coach and pre and post natal fitness

Runs a weekly prenatal walk-in clinic

Provides prenatal education and fitness classes

Provides breastfeeding support programs including:

Maternity Centre lactation consultant
Prenatal Breastfeeding Education Classes
Bosom Buddies breastfeeding support group