Iskatewizaagegan #39 Independent First Nation - Isobel Pinesse Memorial Health Centre - Healthy Babies Healthy Children

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Healthy Babies Healthy Children

Isobel Pinesse Memorial Health Centre
Iskatewizaagegan 39 First Nation

807-733-3318

Fax: 807-733-2871

www.shoallake39.ca/

Directions

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Application

Program registration required
Requires prior arrangements for home visits

Eligibility / Target Population

Members of Iskatewizaagegan #39 Independent First Nation with children 6 years of age and younger
Indigenous children at-risk

Fees

None

Contacts

Christina Mandamin - Health Director
807-733-3318 Ext 202 * christinamandamin@gmail.com

Languages

English

Language Notes

Ojibway, available upon request

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

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
Milk coupon program
Home visits during child's early years to offer development guidance
Referrals to other programs and services

Last Updated: Aug 15, 2025: Suggest an edit

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