New Brunswic. Public Health
Horizon Health Network- Réseau de Santé Horizon, Healthy Families- Healthy Babies Program.
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: HDC4898 | Last Modified: 09 Jul 2020 | Last Full Update: 09 Jul 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 506-778-6335 |
| Fax | 506-773-6611 |
| kim.scott@gnb.ca | |
| Primary Contact | Kim Scott, Public Health Nurse - Program coordinator, Public Health; Phone: 506-778-6335 * 506-778-6102; Fax: 506-773-6611 |
| Mailing Address | c/o Kim Scott 1780 Water Street St, Suite 300 Miramichi, NB Canada E1N 1B6 |
| Description & Services | |
| Cross Reference | Early Childhood Initiatives (ECI) ; Healthy Families- Healthy Babies Program. |
| Description of service(s) | Healthy Families-Healthy Babies (HFHB) is a Public Health initiative, organized into two categories; universal and targeted services. Universally, HFHB aims to create conditions that protect, promote and support breastfeeding, conduct newborn and infant screening, offer Healthy Toddler Assessment (HTA) to all 18-24 month old children residing in New Brunswick, and develop and distribute parenting resources. For those who qualify for targeted services, HFHB offers prenatal and/or postnatal intensive home visiting, prenatal supplements (milk and vitamins) and a Postnatal financial benefit (funded by Department of Health and distributed by Department Social Development). The goals of the HFHB program include: enhanced maternal health, enhanced fetal health and development, enhanced child health and development, increased commitment to healthy lifestyles by families, and use of available community/ social supports |
| Hours | Monday - Friday 8:30-4:30 |
| Dates Program is Offered | Ongoing |
| Areas Served | Northumberland County |
| Eligibility | There are no age restrictions for the prenatal program. We home visit eligible first time parents until the child is 24 months of age |
| Application | Contact area coordinator |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Location information | |
| Site Location | Northumberland County |
| Located In Community | Northumberland County |
| Address & Map | Chatham Town Center |
| Other Details | |
| Service Level | (30) Provincial Government |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | General Expectant/New Parent Assistance Programs ; Postpartum Care ; Prenatal Care |
