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Program:	Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Organizations:	Deer Lake First Nation Deer Lake First Nation - Deer Lake Health Centre
Phone Numbers:	807-775-2226
Fax:	807-775-9772
Website:	www.deerlake.firstnation.ca
Address:	c/o c/o Health Centre Box 352 c/o Health Centre Deer Lake, ON P0V 1N0
Street Address:	Deer Lake Health Centre Deer Lake First Nation
Location:	Serves as the Health Centre for Deer Lake First Nation Co-located in the same building as the Nursing Station
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Contacts:	Leslie Beardy - Health Director 807-775-2226
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) 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
Application:	Program registration required Requires prior arrangements for home visits
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Members of Deer Lake First Nation with children 6 years of age and younger Indigenous children at-risk
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 8-26-2025
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