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Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Nursing Station 644 Niska Rd
Fort Severn First Nation
Fort Severn First Nation
807-478-2575
Fax: 807-478-2541
Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Last update: Apr 27, 2026: Suggest an edit
Application
- Program registration required
- Requires prior arrangements for home visits
Eligibility / Target Population
- Members of Fort Severn First Nation with children younger than 6 years of age
- Indigenous children at-risk
Fees
None
Contacts
Lydia Matthews - Healthy Babies Healthy Children Coordinator
Connie Thomas - Health Director
807-478-2560 * connie.thomas@fortsevernfn.ca
Connie Thomas - Health Director
807-478-2560 * connie.thomas@fortsevernfn.ca
Languages
English
Language Notes
Cree, available upon request
Accessibility Note
Not 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)
- 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
Last Updated: Apr 27, 2026: Suggest an edit