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Healthy Babies Healthy Children

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Health Office
Eabametoong First Nation
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807-242-1333
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Fax: 807-242-1250
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Last update: May 28, 2026: Suggest an edit
Application
  • Program registration required

  • Requires prior arrangements for home visits
Eligibility / Target Population
  • Members of Eabametoong First Nation with children younger than 6 years of age

  • Indigenous children at-risk
Fees
None
Contacts
Melanie Waswa - Health and Social Services Director
807-242-1333 Ext 213 * melanie.waswa@eabametoongfn.ca
Languages
English
Language Notes
Ojibway, available upon request
Accessibility Note
Fully accessible
Description of Services:
  • Delivers a parenting support program and promotes healthy child development
  • Provides group information and educational sessions on topics about healthy pregnancy, birth and taking care of baby at home
  • Provides information on the stages of pregnancy
  • Offers parents handbook of pregnancy and baby care (Baby's Best Chance)
  • Organizes prenatal classes as needed
  • Operates a children's library to encourage child literacy
    • Program participants are provided with:
    • 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 child development guidance
    • Referrals to other programs and services
    Last Updated: May 28, 2026: Suggest an edit