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Program:	Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Organizations:	Eabametoong First Nation Eabametoong First Nation - Band Office Eabametoong First Nation - Health Services
Phone Numbers:	807-242-1333
Fax:	807-242-1250
Address:	c/o c/o Health Services PO Box 281 c/o Health Services Eabamet Lake, ON P0T 1L0
Street Address:	Health Office Eabametoong First Nation
Location:	Main Health Office is located in the community of Eabametoong First Nation Situated near the Fort Hope Airport
Accessibility Notes:	Fully accessible
Hours:	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Contacts:	Melanie Waswa - Health and Social Services Director 807-242-1333 Ext 213 * melanie.waswa@eabametoongfn.ca
Service Description:	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
Fees:	None
Application:	Program registration required Requires prior arrangements for home visits
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Members of Eabametoong First Nation with children younger than 6 years of age Indigenous children at-risk
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 5-21-2025
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