Hamilton. Public Health Services

Family Health Division, Health Connections Information Line

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Record #: HAM5500 Last Modified: 30 Nov 2012 Last Full Update: 30 Nov 2012
Early Years Information
Early Years HeadingsParent/Caregiver Support
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
2 King St W, 3rd Flr
Dundas, ON L9H 6Z1
 
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Located In CommunityDundas
Major IntersectionMain St and King St W
Office Phone905-546-3550
Fax905-628-6465
Websitewww.hamilton.ca/publichealth
Description & Services
DescriptionPublic Health Nurses provide information to assist expectant parents and families who have children under 6 years of age on a wide variety of health topics including: 
 
* Breastfeeding/breastfeeding clinics 
* Infant and child safety including car seat inspections 
* Nutrition and child growth and development 
* Pregnancy 
* Postpartum depression 
* Parenting groups and classes 
* Healthy Babies, Healthy Children Program
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
BoundariesThe City of Hamilton including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek
EligibilityAges: 6 year(s) and under 
 
Prenatal, expectant parents and families with children starting from birth.
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish
Other Details
AccessibilityNot Applicable
Record Classification
Service CategoriesFamily Life Education ; General Health Education Programs ; General Mental Health Information/Education ; Medical Information Lines ~ Breastfeeding Women ; Medical Information Lines ~ Developmental Issues ; Medical Information Lines ~ Mental Health Issues ; Medical Information Lines ~ Public Health Issues ; Medical Information Lines ~ Reproductive Issues ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Developmental Issues ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Parenting Issues ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Public Health Issues