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Healthy Babies Healthy Children

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Health Centre
Wabaseemoong Independent Nations
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807-927-2440
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Fax: 807-927-2079
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Mon-Thu 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm * Fri 9 am-12 noon
Last update: Jul 20, 2026: Suggest an edit
Application
  • Program registration required

  • Requires prior arrangements for home visits

Eligibility / Target Population
  • Members of Wabaseemoong (Whitedog) Independent Nations with children younger than 6 years of age

  • Indigenous children at-risk

Fees
None

Languages
English

Language Notes
Cree, Ojibway; available upon request

Accessibility
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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
  • Milk coupon program
  • Home visits during child's early years to offer development guidance
  • Referrals to other programs and services
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