Food and nutrition in Hamilton, Ontario
Compass Community Health - Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies
Offered by Compass Community Health - Rehabilitation Services
438 Hughson St N, Hamilton, ON L8L 4N5
In short
Open to all pregnant women and new mothers. Program is beneficial for social interaction, nutrition education, and pre- and post-natal education.
- Hours
- Tuesdays 10 am-12 pm or Thursdays 12:30pm- 2:30 pm
- Who it is for
- Women
- Where
- 438 Hughson St N, Hamilton, ON L8L 4N5
- How to reach
- Website
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About this service
Open to all pregnant women and new mothers. Program is beneficial for social interaction, nutrition education, and pre- and post-natal education.
Goals:
- To improve food security
- To encourage health-enhancing behaviours of pregnant women and new mothers
- To provide opportunities to meet other new mothers (and soon-to-be mothers)
Description of Program:
- Supportive and culturally-sensitive services are provided in a weekly informal drop-in.
- Promotion of healthy eating during pregnancy and lactation is facilitated through hands-on food preparation.
- A public health nurse and a dietitian provide prenatal and post-natal education as needed.
- Participants receive a $10 food voucher each week. Bus tickets are available. Childcare is available for children 1-5 years, by a qualified Early Childhood Educator.
Graduates are given the opportunity to train as parent facilitators.
For more information, please call (905) 523-6611 ext. 3047
When is it open?
Compass Community Health - Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies is open Tuesdays 10 am-12 pm or Thursdays 12:30pm- 2:30 pm.
How do I get in touch?
Use the website.
Listed in Hamilton, Ontario.
438 Hughson St N, Hamilton, ON L8L 4N5
438 Hughson St N, Hamilton, ON L8L 4N5Hamilton, Ontario
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