Grey Bruce Health Unit, Family Health Programs

Grey Bruce Health Unit

Service: Family Health Programs

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Record #: GRE0247

Last Modified: 20 Oct 2020

Last Full Update: 20 Oct 2020

Description

Description (Service)

Provides information, resources, and support services to help families maintain and improve healthy lifestyles Services include:

Family planning - preconception, pregnancy, prenatal information, breastfeeding, feeding difficulties, reproductive health, child health, healthy babies, toddler and preschool development
Online prenatal education
Parenting education
Immunization - vaccinations and information for all recommended immunizations for adults and children
Injury prevention - primarily related to alcohol and drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs; prevention of domestic violence
Sun protection and skin cancer prevention

Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program Home visiting program for families with children up to school entry age * Public health nurses and parent support workers provide support, information, and referrals to other community resources * Topics include: caring for a new baby * feeding and nutrition * growth and development * discipline Breastfeeding resources available online include:

information for new parents outlining the benefits of and tips for breastfeeding
also offers toolkits for businesses to promote a supportive environment for nursing mothers * Includes tips for staff members to make a mother feel more comfortable about breastfeeding in public, suggestions on dealing with complaining customers and window stickers to let people know that women are welcomed to breastfeed inside

Service Details

Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Bruce County ; Grey County
Eligibility	Varies by program
Application	Call
Languages	English
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Owen Sound
Address & Map	101 17th St E Owen Sound, ON N4K 0A5 View Google Map
Intersection	2nd Ave E and 17th St E
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	519-376-9420
Toll Free Phone	1-800-263-3456
Fax	Admin 519-376-0605 * Vaccines 519-376-7782
E-Mail	publichealth@publichealthgreybruce.on.ca
Website	www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greybrucepublichealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbpublichealth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/10339200/admin Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBPublicHealth YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GreyBruceHealthUnit
Primary Contact	Susan Shular, Interim Manager - Healthy Babies Healthy Children; Phone: ext 1231; Email: S.Shular@publichealthgreybruce.on.ca

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