Hamilton. Public Health Services

Family Health Division, Hamilton Prenatal Nutrition Project, Welcome Baby, Ontario Early Years Centre Ellis Ave Location
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Record #: HAM0043 Last Modified: 21 Sep 2012 Last Full Update: 08 Aug 2012
Early Years Information
Public Bulletin

Prenatal Nutrition Programs

Early Years HeadingsChildren's Health ; Health and wellness ; Parent/Caregiver Support
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
Boys and Girls Clubs of Hamilton
45 Ellis Ave
Hamilton, ON L8H 4L8
 
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Located In CommunityHamilton East
Site LocationOntario Early Years Centre located on Ellis Ave
Major IntersectionKenilworth Ave N and Barton St E
Office Phone905-546-2424 ext 6617
Fax905-628-6465
Websitewww.hamilton.ca/HealthandSocialServices/PublicHealth/Nutrition/PrenatalNutritionProject.htm
Contact Information
Mailing Addressc/o Elizabeth Shaver-Heeney, City of Hamilton, Public Health Services, Dundas Office 
2 King St W, 3rd Flr 
Dundas, ON L9H 6Z1
Primary ContactHealth Connections; Phone: 905-546-3550
Description & Services
DescriptionWelcome Baby is a free weekly program for pregnant women where they can learn about a healthy pregnancy and how to give their babies the healthiest start possible. During the two hour session, new moms will talk/share experiences with other women, discuss concerns with a Public Health Dietitian and a Public Health Nurse, prepare and enjoy a healthy snack, and learn about healthy eating, parenting and infant feeding. A woman must be pregnant to register and participation in the program can continue until her baby is 6 months old.  
 
For more information on hours and location of program, call the number listed above.  
 
A participant can only be registered in the Welcome Baby program if she is not registered with another Hamilton Prenatal Nutrition Project (CPNP) program - Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies.
HoursThu 9:30 am-11:30 am
Areas ServedHamilton East
EligibilityA woman must be pregnant to enter the program and graduates when her baby reaches six months of age.
ApplicationWelcome Baby shares CPNP funding with the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies program at North Hamilton Community Health Centre 
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
FundingRegional / Municipal - Public Health Services ; Federal - Health Canada - Public Health Agency of Canada - Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP)
Record Classification
Service CategoriesFamily Life Education ; Nutrition Education ~ Pregnant Women