Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation - Nigigoonsiminikaaning Anishinabaag Health Centre - Healthy Babies Healthy Children - Behavioural Supports Ontario

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Program:	Healthy Babies Healthy Children

Organizations:	Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation - Band Office Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation - Nigigoonsiminikaaning Anishinabaag Health Centre - Health Services

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) 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 development guidance Referrals to other programs and services


Fees:	None

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Members of Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation with children younger than 6 years of age Indigenous children at risk

Application:	Program registration required Requires prior arrangements for home visits

Accessibility:	Not Wheelchair Accessible

Languages:	English


Phone Numbers:	807-481-2559

Fax:	807-481-2578


Email:	chr@nigig.ca

Website:	www.nigigoonsiminikaaning.ca

Address:	c/o c/o Health Services PO Box 68 c/o Health Services Fort Frances, ON P9A 3M5

Street Address:	Health Office Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation

Location:	Health Department is located in the community of Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation Known as the Health Office to community members under the supervision of a Community Health Nurse

Hours:	Health Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Payday Fri bi-weekly 8:30 am-2 pm

This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 6/23/2025

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