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Supporting families in a safe housing community by providing early parenting interventions and skill development while putting Christ's love into action.
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Supports to help parents complete high school, enhance their parenting skills, and prepare them to enter the workforce
Learning - Promotes high school graduation * requires participants to regularly attend an educational program that leads to a high school diploma
Earning - Encourages participants to enter school co-op programs and well as part-time or summer employment
Parenting - Supports parents to become effective caregivers * provides list of available parenting programs
Participants in the program may be eligible for:
Learning - Promotes high school graduation * requires participants to regularly attend an educational program that leads to a high school diploma
Earning - Encourages participants to enter school co-op programs and well as part-time or summer employment
Parenting - Supports parents to become effective caregivers * provides list of available parenting programs
Participants in the program may be eligible for:
- financial assistance with school activities
- planned parenting activities
- subsidized child care
- transportation cost assistance
- $500 incentive upon graduation
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Women and Children's Program, Pediatrics, Having a baby at STEGH, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
519-631-2030 ext 2196Visit Website
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Pre-natal, intrapartum, post-partum, neonatal, and pediatric care
- birthing rooms
- breastfeeding support
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (for premature and sick infants)
- partnership with Infant Hearing Screening Program
- in-hospital visits with a public health nurse
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Provides care throughout pregnancy, labour, delivery and postpartum * attends births at St Thomas Elgin General Hospital , and offers the choice to have a home birth
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Sexual health clinic * health professionals test for and treat sexually transmitted infections * family planning services * confidential services * no health card required for many services
- sexual health information
- condoms, dental dams and lubricant
- sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing (Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Syphilis)
- STI treatment
- blood borne infection testing (HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C), and referrals to specialists as needed
- anonymous, rapid HIV testing
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pregnancy testing, options counselling and referrals as needed (prenatal care, adoption and abortion) -
emergency contraception at cost or prescription provided to access through pharmacy -
birth control at cost or prescriptions can be provided to access through pharmacy -
pap test (for individuals with no health care provider, appointment and health card required) -
herpes testing and treatment (appointment may be required) -
visuals for lumps/bumps (appointment required) -
HPV genital warts treatment (appointment required) -
Needle Exchange Program (NEP) -
Naloxone training and kits
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Resources to help quit smoking * participating local pharmacies partner with Southwestern Public Health to provide free nicotine replacement therapy and counselling to OW or ODSP recipients
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Home visits and information for expectant and new parents who may want extra support * voluntary participation
A public health nurse and parent resource worker support families with information on topics such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, postpartum mood disorder, healthy eating, baby care, growth and development, immunizations and positive parenting
A public health nurse and parent resource worker support families with information on topics such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, postpartum mood disorder, healthy eating, baby care, growth and development, immunizations and positive parenting
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Health agency that addresses public health issues and promotes healthy living
Services include but are not limited to:
Emergency Preparedness - Organized plans to protect the health and safety of people in the case of a public hazard, or to limit damage to property or the environment
Smoking Cessation Program - One-on-one counseling with health promoters and public health nurses to develop a plan to assist smokers with quitting
Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention - Enhance well-being and reduce health risks, contributing to better population health * support population health through local data collection, research, health literacy, community engagement strategies and good governance for health * incorporate health in everyday settings * provide information, education, services, and resources on the prevention of chronic diseases and injuries
Healthy Growth and Development - Provides Information, referrals and support on child and family health topics such as:
Infectious Diseases - Communicable disease control and infection prevention and control * monitors and follows up with reported cases and outbreaks of communicable diseases in both the community and in health care settings
Sexual Health Services - Sexual health clinic * health professionals test for and treat sexually transmitted infections * family planning services * confidential services * no health card required for many services
Services and Programs:
Services include but are not limited to:
- immunization and screening for communicable diseases
- family and child health
- breastfeeding and infant care support
- dental health
- sexual health
- injury prevention
- environmental health
- physical activity
- public health standards enforcement
- research and population-based health research
- food safety
Emergency Preparedness - Organized plans to protect the health and safety of people in the case of a public hazard, or to limit damage to property or the environment
Smoking Cessation Program - One-on-one counseling with health promoters and public health nurses to develop a plan to assist smokers with quitting
Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention - Enhance well-being and reduce health risks, contributing to better population health * support population health through local data collection, research, health literacy, community engagement strategies and good governance for health * incorporate health in everyday settings * provide information, education, services, and resources on the prevention of chronic diseases and injuries
Healthy Growth and Development - Provides Information, referrals and support on child and family health topics such as:
Infectious Diseases - Communicable disease control and infection prevention and control * monitors and follows up with reported cases and outbreaks of communicable diseases in both the community and in health care settings
Sexual Health Services - Sexual health clinic * health professionals test for and treat sexually transmitted infections * family planning services * confidential services * no health card required for many services
- sexual health information
- condoms, dental dams and lubricant
- sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing (Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Syphilis)
- STI treatment
- blood borne infection testing (HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C), and referrals to specialists as needed
- anonymous, rapid HIV testing
- pregnancy testing, options counselling and referrals as needed (prenatal care, adoption and abortion)
- emergency contraception at cost or prescription provided to access through pharmacy
- birth control at cost or prescriptions can be provided to access through pharmacy
- pap test (for individuals with no health care provider, appointment and health card required)
- herpes testing and treatment (appointment may be required)
- visuals for lumps/bumps (appointment required)
- HPV genital warts treatment (appointment required)
- Needle Exchange Program (NEP)
- Naloxone training and kits
Services and Programs:
- Environmental Health
- Needle Exchange and Harm Reduction Program
- Oral Health Services
- School Health
- Smoke-Free Ontario Act Enforcement
- Vaccine Preventable Diseases
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Free online prenatal classes for residents of Oxford, Elgin and St Thomas * information on breastfeeding, physical and emotional changes after birth, parenting and baby care, labour and birth
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Breastfeeding support and assistance from a Public Heath Nurse * phone support, office visit, or home visit available
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Offers emergency shelter for up to 6 weeks for people and families who are at risk of or in a violent family situation * offers supports, outreach, referrals and advocacy * activities for children * assistance with goal planning and safety planning * year round workshop training and information sessions
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Community-based service to support women during pregnancy and families with infants and young children
- Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP)
- breastfeeding education and support
- parenting program
- home visiting
- drop-in programs
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Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups available on and off reserve
Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health * culturally appropriate programs and services for First Nations, combining traditional healing and Western medical practices
Community Diabetes Program - Promotes healthy living, diabetes prevention and self management through nutrition education and physical activity to community members of all ages
Community Health - Public health programs and services that involves health promotion, illness and injury prevention, and health maintenance
Home and Community Care Program - Supports for people with chronic and acute illness, disabilities * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * culturally appropriate services for Aboriginals
Human Wellness Services - Promotes recovery and healing in safe environment * incorporates holistic and traditional cultural practices with contemporary western approaches * collaboration with community-based programs and external services * NNADAP counsellors
Maternal Child Health Program - Community-based service to support women during pregnancy and families with infants and young children
Medical Transportation - Assists and coordinates transportation to appointments and other health care services outside of the community
Mental Health - Community-based program, providing mental health programs and services
Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health * culturally appropriate programs and services for First Nations, combining traditional healing and Western medical practices
Community Diabetes Program - Promotes healthy living, diabetes prevention and self management through nutrition education and physical activity to community members of all ages
Community Health - Public health programs and services that involves health promotion, illness and injury prevention, and health maintenance
Home and Community Care Program - Supports for people with chronic and acute illness, disabilities * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * culturally appropriate services for Aboriginals
Human Wellness Services - Promotes recovery and healing in safe environment * incorporates holistic and traditional cultural practices with contemporary western approaches * collaboration with community-based programs and external services * NNADAP counsellors
Maternal Child Health Program - Community-based service to support women during pregnancy and families with infants and young children
Medical Transportation - Assists and coordinates transportation to appointments and other health care services outside of the community
Mental Health - Community-based program, providing mental health programs and services
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Maternal Newborn Care
Office: Mother Baby Wellness: 519-685-8438 Obstetrical Preadmit: 519-685-8500 ext 55307
Birthing Centre: 519-685-8500 ext 58438
Mother Baby Care Unit: 519-685-8500 ext 52140 or 52147
Crisis: Call 911 in emergencies
Emergency Department: 519-685-8141
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Family birthing centre
Preadmission consultation with a nurse to discuss birthing plan and medical history * birthing services include 24 hour obstetrical consultant coverage, co-operative arrangements with midwives, 24 hour infant rooming-in
Mother/Baby Care Unit - Post-delivery nursing care for mothers and their new babies * mothers and babies are kept together in same room whenever possible
Sibling Tours - For children 3-6 years old who are expecting a sibling * allows children to become familiar with the hospital and newborns * classes are held on Saturdays once a month from 10am-11am * no charge * call main number to book a tour
Home Safety Program - New parents provided with a safety checklist and nine-piece safety kit
Period of Purple Crying Education Program - Helps parents and caregivers understand the features of normal crying patterns in infants to prevent shaken baby syndrome
Preadmission consultation with a nurse to discuss birthing plan and medical history * birthing services include 24 hour obstetrical consultant coverage, co-operative arrangements with midwives, 24 hour infant rooming-in
Mother/Baby Care Unit - Post-delivery nursing care for mothers and their new babies * mothers and babies are kept together in same room whenever possible
Sibling Tours - For children 3-6 years old who are expecting a sibling * allows children to become familiar with the hospital and newborns * classes are held on Saturdays once a month from 10am-11am * no charge * call main number to book a tour
Home Safety Program - New parents provided with a safety checklist and nine-piece safety kit
Period of Purple Crying Education Program - Helps parents and caregivers understand the features of normal crying patterns in infants to prevent shaken baby syndrome
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Pregnancy options counselling, therapeutic abortions, resource and community outreach speakers and educators
Dating ultrasound available on day of assessment with the nurse * must have medical confirmation of pregnancy to book ultrasound * if ultrasound has been done prior to booking, a copy of results must be brought to nursing assessment appointment
Obstetrical Self Referral Clinic - Prenatal care for women without a family doctor
Dating ultrasound available on day of assessment with the nurse * must have medical confirmation of pregnancy to book ultrasound * if ultrasound has been done prior to booking, a copy of results must be brought to nursing assessment appointment
Obstetrical Self Referral Clinic - Prenatal care for women without a family doctor
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Clinical consultants provide education and support best practice and standards of care for health care providers involved in the delivery of maternal newborn child and youth care in Southwestern Ontario * offers professional education and consultation services
Regional Perinatal Program - Perinatal Departments in Southwestern Ontario with continuing medical and nursing education related to the care of mothers and newborns
Regional Pediatric Program - Continuing medical and nursing education in relation to pediatric care
Regional Perinatal Program - Perinatal Departments in Southwestern Ontario with continuing medical and nursing education related to the care of mothers and newborns
Regional Pediatric Program - Continuing medical and nursing education in relation to pediatric care
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Outpatient medical and diagnostic interventions and treatments
Specialty clinics and services:
Cystic Fibrosis Paediatric Clinic - Care and support to children and youth with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), and their families * multidisciplinary team includes physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, social workers, dietitians, genetics counsellors, pulmonary function technicians and pharmacists
Developmental Follow-Up Clinic - Follow-up services for infants who have been in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) who were born at less than 1250 g or at high-risk
Diabetes Clinic - Diabetes education for children and adolescents
Endocrinology Clinic - Offers services for children and adolescents with conditions that affect their endocrine system
Gastroenterology, Transplant, Hepatology and Nutrition - Medical and nutrition services for conditions involving the stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder and pancreas * liver and bowel transplants * Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinic
Neurology Clinic - Provides interdisciplinary care to children with neurological conditions
Paediatric Nephrology and Hypertension - Clinical services for children with kidney disease, congenital renal abnormalities and hypertension, including:
Specialty clinics and services:
- Cystic Fibrosis
- developmental follow up clinic
- Diabetes
- endocrinology
- feeding and swallowing
- gastroenterology
- gynecology
- haematology and oncology
- healthy eating and activity program
- hemophilia
- infectious disease
- nephrology
- neurology
- pharmacology
- pre-admit services
- respirology
- rheumatology
- RSV
- surgery, including neurosurgery
- transplant
Cystic Fibrosis Paediatric Clinic - Care and support to children and youth with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), and their families * multidisciplinary team includes physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, social workers, dietitians, genetics counsellors, pulmonary function technicians and pharmacists
Developmental Follow-Up Clinic - Follow-up services for infants who have been in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) who were born at less than 1250 g or at high-risk
Diabetes Clinic - Diabetes education for children and adolescents
Endocrinology Clinic - Offers services for children and adolescents with conditions that affect their endocrine system
Gastroenterology, Transplant, Hepatology and Nutrition - Medical and nutrition services for conditions involving the stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder and pancreas * liver and bowel transplants * Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinic
Neurology Clinic - Provides interdisciplinary care to children with neurological conditions
Paediatric Nephrology and Hypertension - Clinical services for children with kidney disease, congenital renal abnormalities and hypertension, including:
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42-bed, Level III care centre for premature, sick and at-risk newborns
- Developmental follow-up clinic, ext 66120
- Post-discharge infant nutrition clinic, ext 66120
- Fetal development clinic, ext 64946
- Paediatric and neonatal transport team
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Genetic testing, assessment, counselling, treatment and screening programs for infants, children and youth and their families
General Genetics Clinic - Provides assessment and genetic counselling to families with infants and children who have birth defects and/or developmental delay or family history of a known or potential genetic disease
Inherited Metabolic Disorders - Specialized team offers intervention and treatment care to patients with inherited metabolic disorders and their families
Newborn Screening Program - Identifies newborns at risk of disorders that can lead to significant health concerns * newborns are screened for metabolic, endocrine and hematological conditions * screening is available to every newborn in Ontario
General Genetics Clinic - Provides assessment and genetic counselling to families with infants and children who have birth defects and/or developmental delay or family history of a known or potential genetic disease
Inherited Metabolic Disorders - Specialized team offers intervention and treatment care to patients with inherited metabolic disorders and their families
Newborn Screening Program - Identifies newborns at risk of disorders that can lead to significant health concerns * newborns are screened for metabolic, endocrine and hematological conditions * screening is available to every newborn in Ontario
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Midwifery services * includes prenatal care, labour and birth at home or hospital, postpartum care up to six weeks
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Medical fertility treatments and care * diagnostic testing
- ultrasound
- inseminations
- IVF, intracytoplasmic sperm injection
- fertility preservation, cryopreservation
- hysteroscopy
- minimally invasive gynecology
- general gynecology
- erectile and ejaculatory dysfunction
- men's reproductive health
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Pregnancy care clinic run by all-female family physicians * prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care for low risk pregnancies * birth control counselling and IUD insertions
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Prenatal and postnatal support for at-risk pregnant Aboriginal women and babies up to six months of age * holistic and culturally sensitive programming
Information, classes, food supplements, transportation, support, scheduled drop-in times and outings
Information, classes, food supplements, transportation, support, scheduled drop-in times and outings
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Parent resource centre that offers education, information, support and outreach * drop-in playroom has staff-guided activities, one-on-one discussion and advice on parenting skills and child development
Resource and toy-lending library * parent education seminars and workshops for early years professionals
EarlyON Community Playgroups - Childreach is the lead agency for the Central Library EarlyON Program
Parent Connect - Phone, in-person, and email support for people with questions about parenting and children
Resource and toy-lending library * parent education seminars and workshops for early years professionals
EarlyON Community Playgroups - Childreach is the lead agency for the Central Library EarlyON Program
Parent Connect - Phone, in-person, and email support for people with questions about parenting and children
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Variety of breastfeeding supports available:
- Breastfeeding home visits in the first few weeks after birth, for those having challenges
- Telephone support from Public Health Nurses
- Breastfeeding videos library on website at www.healthunit.com/breastfeeding-videos
- Online resources: www.healthunit.com/breastfeeding
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