Maternal Child Health Program

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Golf Course Rd
Wauzhushk Onigum/Rat Portage First Nation
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807-548-6340
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Fax: 807-548-5035
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Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm

Application

Intake assessment required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Members of Wauzhushk Onigum 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

Nicole Garrow - Maternal Child Health Coordinator
Linda Copenace - Health Director
linda.copenace@yahoo.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Interpretive Services

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 counselling 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:
  • Early childhood development
  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) awareness
  • Child nutrition issues
  • Healthy cooking and shopping for families
  • Prenatal nutrition
Last updated: Nov 18, 2024: Suggest an edit