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Program:	Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program
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:	Provides supports and services to help families improve maternal and infant nutritional health Focuses on the following 3 areas: Maternal Nourishment that may include: Baby food making and nutritional cooking sessions Healthy snacks and meal information Milk and food vouchers as well as vitamin supplements Nutrition Screening, Education and Counselling includes: Education on prenatal nutrition Understanding food labels Presentations by dietitians and health specialists Nutrition screening by Community Health Representative Individual counselling by nutritionists Breastfeeding Program includes: Promotion of breastfeeding initiation and duration Support groups Breastfeeding videos and resource materials
Fees:	None
Application:	Program registration required
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Members of Deer Lake First Nation who are pregnant, new mothers or with infants younger than 12 months of age Vitamin supplements, milk and food vouchers are only available to women enrolled in the program
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 8-26-2025
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