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Program:	Child Health
Organization:	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  Map
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
Public Contacts:	Tekla Rundle - Program Manager
Service Description:	Addresses public health issues and promotes healthy living Administers health promotion and disease prevention programs within the Kenora and Rainy River Districts Provides information, education and support relating to healthy growth and development Provides breastfeeding and infant feeding information and workshops Works with various community partners, committees and coalitions addressing child health topics Public health nurses can provide information on topics including: Preconception health Healthy pregnancies Breastfeeding, infant feeding and healthy eating Sleep Home safety Healthy growth and development Parent-child relationships Parental health and well-being Help with establishing and practicing routines Advise to support independence with potty-training, dressing and other skills Home visiting services
Fees:	None
Application:	Call, email or visit Complete online referral form: Healthy Babies, Healthy Children Referral Form - Northwestern Health Unit
Eligibility / Target Population:	Families and/or caregivers with children Preconception up to 6 years of age Prenatal and postpartum women
Languages:	English
Area Served:	Kenora and Rainy River  Map
See Also:	Breastfeeding Parenting Education Public Health Promotion
This information was last completely updated on March 17, 2026
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