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Collaboration of physicians, resident physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, a dietitian and a pharmacist working together to provide patient-centered care

• two downtown clinic locations: 220 Bagot St and 115 Clarence St
• not accepting new patients

Interdisciplinary team providing quality and patient-centered health care

• medical doctors, nurses practitioners, nurses, social workers, dietitian, pharmacist, administrative staff and medical residents on the job training for a specialization in family medicine

Programs include:

• anti-coagulation management
• mental health care and counselling
• diabetes
• obstetrics and prenatal care
• foot care
• smoking cessation
• immunization
• well baby
• lactation support
• nutrition and healthy lifestyle
• wound care

COVID-19 (Aug 26, 2021): The centre is open to in-person appointments and drop-ins. If in need of assistance, contact the Centre by calling 613-545-0425 or texting 343-363-8966, or emailing info@kingstonpcc.com * one of their team members will respond quickly

Crisis pregnancy centre

• offers free confidential pregnancy testing, counselling and support
• information and referrals for adoption
• education resources on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) available
• post-abortion support and counselling
• material parenting support: diapers, wipes, formula, clothes and other baby items

COVID-19 (April 27, 2020): Office is closed, but working from home and seeing moms at a safe distance * messages are being checked everyday during office hours * 24/7 hour staffed Helpline 1-800-550-4900 still in effect

Charitable organization which offers

• free and confidential support to pregnant women
• free pregnancy testing
• counseling and support
• referrals to community agencies
• maternity and baby clothing
• volunteers are trained in non-judgmental and empathetic listening

Midwifery services include

• primary care of women and their babies during pregnancy
• labour and birth
• six weeks after birth
• home or hospital births

Centre for complex-acute and specialty care, and home to the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario

• research and teaching hospital affiliated with Queen's University
• critical care, trauma care and in-patient overnight stays
• offers a full-service 24-hour emergency department and many specialized programs

COVID-19: (22 September 2021) All classes have gone virtual into condensed classes that last 5 weeks for the 7 weeks classes. A COVID style variation of the original weekend series will be offering one session each month for 2 registrations. This class will still use some of the virtual format and require an element of self directed learning, but will include one day of in-person

Prenatal courses

• 7-week series
• weekend condensed series
• private tuition

Childbirth and parenting education group

• provides prepared childbirth and breastfeeding classes, and childbirth educator training
• promotes family-centred maternity care options
• offers seven week courses, intensive weekend courses, and private tuition
• doula registry available on the website

Public health nurses answer prenatal, infant, and child care questions

• connects callers with community resources

COVID-19 (10 Apr 2020): Organisation continue to provide home visits when feasible. If a nurse or family home visitor is not able to visit, they will connect with families directly, such as by phone. Families can call the Healthy Babies Healthy Children intake line for information at 613-549-1232, ext. 1524

Home visiting program for families who are expecting, or with children from birth to transition to school

• team consists of registered nurses and family home visitors
• parenting peer support

Helps families with:

• having a healthy pregnancy
• being a parent
• helping their children grow
• finding helpful services in their community
• feeding their baby, mental and physical well-being, and others

COVID-19 (10 Apr 2020): Program suspended until further notice. Visit the Program and Service Interruptions information page on the website for up-to-date details.

Parents meet a public health nurse to discuss topics

• parenting
• infant and child health
• nutrition
• development

COVID-19 (10 Apr 2020): Visit the Program and Service Interruptions information page on the website for up-to-date details. Any events that include large groups of people have been suspended until further notice.

Responsible for protecting the public from disease and promoting good health. Provides services in homes, communities, schools, nurseries, restaurants, recreational facilities, nursing homes, workplaces, etc. * not all programs available at all locations * see separate program descriptions

Branch offices phone numbers:
* Napanee 613-354-3357
* Sharbot Lake 613-279-2151
* Cloyne 613-336-8989

Extreme Heat events: For information on coping with extreme heat, such as cooling centres, suggestions and general information, click here.

COVID-19 (13 Apr 2020): In-person prenatal education classes suspended until further notice. Online prenatal education program is available here. Visit the Program and Service Interruptions information page on the website for full up-to-date details.

Prenatal classes:

• classes will highlight tips for a healthy pregnancy, a healthy delivery, and a healthy baby and family
• best to start prenatal classes early in the pregnancy

COVID-19 (10 Apr 2020): In-person prenatal breastfeeding classes suspended until further notice. Breastfeeding clinics available Mon-Fri. To make breastfeeding clinic appointment please contact Child and Babytalk at 613-549-1154; toll free 1-800-267-7875, ext. 1555. Visit the Program and Service Interruptions information page on the website for up-to-date details. Breastfeeding education classes by a public health nurse give parents-to-be basic information for successful breastfeeding

Financial assistance and employment supports including training and skills development, academic upgrading and work placements

Financial Assistance

• monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income
• monthly drug benefit card

Employment Start-Up Benefit

• covers costs related to starting a job or work placement

Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative

• help with housing or moving costs

Health-Related Benefits

• may include dentures, emergency dental services, eyeglasses, special diet allowance, health care supplies, medical transportation funds, prosthetic devices, funerals and burials

Employment Assistance

• clients 18-65 years who are not caring for pre-school age children or who do not have a serious disability or illness must participate in employment assistance activities

Employment Resource Centre

• walk-in job search centre
• access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone, resource materials, job banks, labour market information
• assistance with resumes
• referrals to job counselling and training

Community Participation

• volunteer placements

Job Search Programs

• based on individual's skills, experience and circumstances

Employment Placement

• job matching service

Job Skills Training

• development of skills for specific jobs
• on-the-job training

Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP)

• helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment

Other services:

Addiction Services Initiative

• assistance for recipients whose substance abuse makes it difficult to become/stay employed

Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268

• automated information and payment details, payment history, file status
• information and announcements about Ontario Works
• service not available to TTY users

Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867

• to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance (ODSP)

COVID-19 (13 Apr 2020): In-person prenatal education classes suspended until further notice. Online prenatal education program is available here. Visit the Program and Service Interruptions information page on the website for full up-to-date details.

Prenatal classes:

• classes will highlight tips for a healthy pregnancy, a healthy delivery, and a healthy baby and family
• best to start prenatal classes early in the pregnancy

COVID-19 (10 Apr 2020): In-person prenatal breastfeeding classes suspended until further notice. Breastfeeding clinics available Mon-Fri. To make breastfeeding clinic appointment please contact Child and Babytalk at 613-549-1154; toll free 1-800-267-7875, ext. 1555. Visit the Program and Service Interruptions information page on the website for up-to-date details. Breastfeeding education classes by a public health nurse give parents-to-be basic information for successful breastfeeding

Two types of assistance for people in financial need: Financial assistance: income support to help with the costs of basic needs, like food, clothing and shelter health benefits for clients and their families Employment assistance: to help clients find, prepare for and keep a job may include workshops on resume writing and interviewing, job counselling, job-specific skills training and access to basic education

Support for women who are breastfeeding

• information pertaining to child growth and development is provided
• moms receive a $40 monthly food voucher

Prenatal program for expecting moms

• expecting moms receive a $40 monthly food voucher

Provides primary health care services, education and health promotion including chronic disease prevention and management programs

• Variety of Onsite Partners onsite (Audiology, Euclid, Chiropody, Foot Care, Ontario Works, Arthritis Society, Developmental Services, Children's Mental Health, Telemedicine, Physiatry)

Programs:

• Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program
• Living Life to the Full Program
• Intuitive Eating
• Diabetes Support Group
• Senior Exercise
• Early Years Drop in Groups
• Good Food Box
• Community Kitchen
• Youth (after-school programs, cooking sessions, childcare training

Provides primary health care services, education and health promotion including chronic disease prevention and management programs

• Variety of Onsite Partners onsite (Audiology, Euclid, Chiropody, Foot Care, Ontario Works, Arthritis Society, Developmental Services, Children's Mental Health, Telemedicine, Physiatry)

Programs:

• Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program
• Living Life to the Full Program
• Intuitive Eating
• Diabetes Support Group
• Senior Exercise
• Early Years Drop in Groups
• Good Food Box
• Community Kitchen
• Youth (after-school programs, cooking sessions, childcare training

Provides licensed child care and early learning programs.

Four main program areas

• Licensed Child Care Centres (Picton & Massassauga-Rednersville Sites)
• Licensed Home Child Care, Licensed Middle Years (2 - 1/2 days per week Preschool & School Age) programs
• Family Resource Centre & Ontario Early Years Centre
• Child Care Fee Subsidy assistance is available for those who qualify

Public Health Unit

Services include:

• direct care in community clinics for vaccinations, pregnancy screening, dental services, and cervical screening
• one-on-one counselling to clients regarding safer sexual health, communicable diseases, quitting smoking, and more
• information to residents about how their choices affect their health
• assistance to help make workplaces safer
• inspection and prevention services to control sources of disease in the environment
• advocacy - together with schools, municipalities, employers, and community groups - for change in public policy that enhances the well-being and health of our community
• protection of the public by continually monitoring and reporting on the safety of water supplies, beaches, restaurants, and the general health of the population
• education to clients about such subjects as prenatal care, infant and child care, nutrition, safe food handling, health hazard prevention, and more

Social Assistance - Financial and Employment assistance - programs to help people in temporary financial need find sustainable employment and achieve self-reliance through the provision of effective, integrated employment services and financial assistance

• Financial and Obtaining Employment Services
• Coordinate linkages with community services
• Linkage to employment services and opportunities
• Provide financial assistance to those who have been determined eligible
• Linkage to child care supports and social housing