Record #: BAR0192
Last Modified: 11 Jul 2024
Last Full Update: 10 Jul 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Offered in a variety of communities in Simcoe County and District of Muskoka.

A Public Health Nurse will provide a variety of supports to help parents raise healthy children, including:

Health Connection

  • answers questions about healthy growth and development, child behaviour, safety and more

Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program

  • for pregnant individuals and families with children newborn until transition to school (see separate record)

Breastfeeding Support Groups

  • breastfeeding support groups at community locations and online (see separate records)

Service Details

Public Comments Secure email is available from the website - an online form on the Contact Us page
Hours Health Connection Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Muskoka District ; Simcoe County
Eligibility Parents, caregivers
Application Call Health Connection 1-877-721-7520 or visit  
Health Connection
Languages English; French - Reception, Programs, service in additional languages can be arranged
Fees None

Address and Location

Site Location Behind plaza at St Vincent St and Cundles Rd E
Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - Barrie Head Office
15 Sperling Dr
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 6K9
Intersection St Vincent St and Cundles Rd E
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-721-7520, Health Connection
Toll Free Phone 1-877-721-7520, Health Connection
Fax 705-721-1495
Website www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simcoe.muskoka
Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/SMDhealthunit
Mailing Address Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - Barrie Head Office 
15 Sperling Dr 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 6K9

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