MICITS/2008

 


Tel: 250.360.1148
Located in:
Pearkes Community Recreation Center
3100 Tilliucm Road (Behind Tillicum Mall)
Victoria, BC V9A 6T2





Pre & Post-Natal Programs

Best Babies
Day
Pregnancy until 6 months post-partum
Tuesdays 11:00am-2:00pm


Our Best Babies Day begins with a support and information group for parents of babies under 6 months old. We cover a variety of topics in a relaxed and fun environment. Some of the topics include, infant feeding, crying, nutrition, health, relationships, self-care, infant development, car seats, etc.

Lunch is offered after the group between 11:30 and 12:30. There is a public health nurse, nutritionist and outreach worker available.

At 12:30 our prenatal group begins. We cover a variety of topics around pre and post-natal care, plus you'll get an opportunity to meet other pregnant women!

Come join us and connect over a delicious lunch!

Free Services May Include:
Connections to community resources
Cooking demonstrations and lunch
Pre and post natal education
Nutrition education
Prenatal Vitamins
Food Vouchers

Meet Hope our Nurse Practitioner at SNP
Office Hours: 10am-2pm on most Tuesdays


Q: What is a Nurse Practitioner?
A: Hope is a nurse with advanced training, enabling her to provide a greater ranger of health care services to families and individuals of all ages.

Q: What services can Hope offer my family?
A: Hope can provide many of the services a GP can, from diagnosing and suggesting treatment for many illnesses or conditions, ordering and interpreting tests, and referring to specialists if needed.

Q: How can I access Hope's services?
A: Hope is available Tuesdays at Saanich Neighbourhood Place, 10am till 2pm. You don't need an appointment, and you don't need to have MSP coverage to consult her.

Q: Who can see Hope?
A: Everyone! Women, kids, men, just drop in and put your name on Hope's list. She will find you when your turn comes!

Baby Talk (A VIHA program)
Tuesdays 2:00-3:30 p.m.

Baby Talk is a postpartum group facilitated by a Public Health Nurse that provides infant and maternal health and wellness education. Baby Talk is a drop-in group and topics pertain mostly to new parents of infants under 9 months. Phone 519-5100 for topics or other information.




 

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