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Audiologist Services:

  • Provides hearing screening and testing
  • Evaluates hearing Aids
  • Offers teaching for hearing devices and auditory training
  • Counsels people and their families who are affected by hearing loss.

You may be referred to an Edmonton clinic if there isn't a local appointment available.

Address

10121 97 Avenue

Grande Prairie, Alberta

T8V 0N5

P.780-513-8127 Fax.780-539-1060

Breastfeeding Clinic

Our Public Health Nurses will answer your questions and concerns about breastfeeding.

Appointments Only:

Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, and Friday- Public Health Centre

Thursday: College & Community Health Centre

Call 780-513-7500 for an appointment or for more information

Car Seat Education

Search Child Car Seats at www.myhealth.alberta.ca or call 8-1-1

Early Intervention Program

Are you concerned about your child's development?

  • We provide support and information to families in their home/community and at play groups.
  • We work together with families who have a child from birth to five years of age
  • Our Program is free
  • Program participation is voluntary and confidential
  • Your Early Intervention Worker will provide information about other services available to help you in your community
  • Your Early Intervention Worker may assist you in planning for your child's preschool years.
  • For more information Please call 780-513-7500

Family Health and Immunization Clinics

  • Protect your family and yourself
  • Clinics run Monday to Saturday
  • Growth and development
  • Nutritional information
  • Children's general health

Call 780-513-7500 for an appointment.

Oral Health

  • Keep your child's teeth healthy

  • Oral health information and counselling
  • Fluoride programs for one and two years old

Call 780-513-7500 for more information

Pediatric Weight Management services offer family centered counselling and support for families interested in making positive lifestyle changes. Available for children aged 2-17 years above a healthy weight. A referral from a doctor or nurse practitioner is needed.

Contact your health care provider for more information.

Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes

Come and learn specifics about breastfeeding and how to be prepared to breastfeed your baby after birth and within the first week and beyond.

Class is taught by a Certified Lactation Consultant from the Grande Prairie Breastfeeding Clinic.

Cost: Included in Prenatal Class fee or $25 if taken separately (If there is financial hardship, feel free to speak with Public Health as the classes may be subsidized)

Dates: Classes offered every two months on Saturdays, 4 hour class

Partner/ Support Person welcome!

Call 780-513-7500 to register or for more information

Prenatal Classes

Topics include:
  • Labour & Delivery
  • Relaxation & Comfort Techniques
  • Medical Interventions
  • Breastfeeding & Infant Nutrition
  • Newborn Safety
  • Postpartum Care & Adjustment

Cost: $65.00

Dates: Four Week Evening Classes: Thursdays 6-8 pm

One day intensive class offered once a month: Saturdays 9 am- 4 pm

Please call for specific dates. Call early to register as class sizes are limited.

Call 780-513-7500 to register or for more information

Speech Language Pathology

Women's Wellness Clinics

  • Cervical Screening

  • Breast Exams
  • Birth Control
  • Menopausal Support 

Clinics run at the Community Village on the 3rd Wednesday of every month.

Call 780-513-7504 for more information.

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