Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora - Child Health

Program:	Child Health

Organizations:	Northwestern Health Unit Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora

Phone Numbers:	1-800-465-4377


Email:	hbhc@nwhu.on.ca

Website:	www.nwhu.on.ca

Address:	210 First St N Kenora, ON P9N 2K4

Location:	Located at First St N within the former Mount Carmel School Closest intersection is at First St N and Matheson St S

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Service Description:	Provides information, support and workshops that address child and youth development Focuses on emotional, nutritional, physical and social well-being Works with various committees and coalitions addressing child health issues Promotes importance of breastfeeding for first 6 months Provides information and support on topics related to breastfeeding Provides breastfeeding mentors through mothers who have successfully breastfed Produces and distributes newsletter about child health issues Public health nurses can provide information on topics including: Healthy eating Home safety Interacting with your child Involving fathers in child rearing Parenting Picky eaters Sleep Temper tantrums Toilet training

Fees:	None

Application:	Call, email or visit

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Families and/or caregivers with children Preconception up to 6 years of age Prenatal and postpartum women

Languages:	English


This information was last completely updated on: 9-8-2025

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