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Program:	Maternal Child Health 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 services and programs to enhance the lives of pregnant women and families with infants and young children Provides screening of new mothers Offers individual counseling services for pregnancy, child development concerns and related issues Promotes breast feeding Offers welcome home bags with baby supplies to all new mothers Provides baby supplies to low-income families Offers education and information on various topics including: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) awareness Child nutrition issues Healthy cooking and shopping for families Prenatal nutrition
Fees:	None
Application:	Intake assessment required
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Members of Deer Lake First Nation who are pregnant or new parents with children up to 18 months of age Provides long term support for families who require additional services Low-income families eligible for baby supplies; contact Program Coordinator
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 8-26-2025
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