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Program:
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Family and Community Health
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Organization:
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Middlesex-London Health Unit
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Phone Numbers:
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519-663-5317
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Fax:
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519-663-9581
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Email:
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health@mlhu.on.ca
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Website:
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www.healthunit.com
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Address:
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Citi Plaza
355 Wellington St, Suite 110
London, ON
N6A 3N7
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Intersection:
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Clarence St and King St
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Location:
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London (Central)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Executives:
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Jennifer Proulx - Director
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Service Description:
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Public health programs, services, information and support for parents and families before pregnancy, during pregnancy, after baby is born and until children start school
Services include:- information and support
- home visits
- assessment and screening
- group sessions and telephone support
Services also provided to healthcare providers, licensed child care centres, and community service providers * website with information and resources on many topics
Breastfeeding Support
- Variety of breastfeeding supports available:
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Healthy Babies Healthy Children
- Home visiting program * public health nurses provide health information and support related to healthy eating, pregnancy, breastfeeding, infant care, child development, safety and parenting * assist people in connecting to community supports and resources * services provided for pregnant mothers and families with young children up to the transition to school
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Nurse-Family Partnership
- Home visiting program for pregnant young women expecting their first child
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Parent Resources
- Free, confidential information and phone support from a Public Health Nurse about topics such as pregnancy, postpartum recovery, postpartum mental health, breastfeeding, infant feeding and nutrition, early child development, safety, sleep, positive parenting, community supports and resources
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Prenatal Health Education
- Online e-learning education program, information, and resources for pregnant individuals and their support * visit www.healthunit.com/pregnancy
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Smart Start for Babies
- A free prenatal group education and nutrition support program for pregnant individuals and young adults (teens) who have a difficult time accessing healthy food * partners or a support person are also encouraged to attend
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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No referral required * appointments or registration required for certain programs or classes
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Families * varies per program
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Language Note:
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French and other languages are available on request * some printed and online materials available in other languages
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Area(s) Served:
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London and Middlesex
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See Also:
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Child Safety
Community Health Programs for Children and Youth
Information Services for Children and Youth
Public Health Promotion
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Last Updated:
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11/14/2024
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Service Record URL:
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http://thehealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=13810
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