Grande Prairie Family Centered Coalition
Audiology Services
This service:
- 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.