| Program: | Period of Purple Crying Education Program | ||
| Organizations: |
London Health Sciences Centre Victoria Hospital Maternal Newborn Care |
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| Phone Numbers: | 519-685-8500 ext 56041 | ||
| Crisis: | Call 911 in emergencies | ||
| Fax: | 519-667-6518 | ||
| Website: | www.lhsc.on.ca/trauma/the-period-of-purple-crying-... | ||
| Address: |
800 Commissioners Rd E London, ON N6A 5W9 |
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| Intersection: | Wellington Rd and Commissioners Rd E | ||
| Location: | London (Central) * parking lot P8 (off Baseline Rd) * enter through Zone B * Obstetrical Preadmit 5th Fl * Birthing Centre 4th Fl | ||
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Wheelchair Accessible
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| Hours: | Mon-Fri 8am-4pm | ||
| Contacts: |
Jennifer Britton - Injury Prevention Specialist jennifer.britton@lhsc.on.ca |
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| Service Description: |
Helps parents and caregivers understand the features of normal crying patterns in infants to prevent shaken baby syndrome Nurses provide one-on-one education to families ahead of discharge home from hospital after baby's birth * education includes a booklet and DVD or app code, focused on infant development and coping strategies for infant crying |
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| Fees: | Most services covered by OHIP | ||
| Application: | Call * no referral required | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | New parents and caregivers of infants | ||
| Languages: | English ; French ; Arabic ; Many other languages | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Southwestern Ontario | ||
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