Program: Healthy Growth and Development
Organization: Southwestern Public Health - St Thomas Site
Description of Services: Information, referrals and support on child and family health topics such as:
  • having a healthy pregnancy and birth
  • connecting with baby
  • how children grow and develop as well how to support growth and development
  • being a parent
  • breastfeeding, food, and healthy nutrition
  • taking care of themselves and their family
  • other services available in the community
 
Breastfeeding Support Breastfeeding support and assistance from a Public Heath Nurse * phone support, office visit, or home visit available
 
Healthy Babies Healthy Children Home visits and information for expectant and new parents who may want extra support * voluntary participation
 
Know and Grow Line Public health nurse available in person or by phone to discuss and provide resources
 
Prenatal Classes Free online prenatal classes for residents of Oxford, Elgin and St Thomas * information on breastfeeding, physical and emotional changes during pregnancy and after birth, parenting and baby care, labour and birth
Requirements
Fees: Free
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Varies depending on service
Application: Visit website, email, or call for details
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: St Thomas, Elgin County
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 519-631-9900 ext 1400
Toll-Free: 1-800-922-0096
Fax: 519-633-0468
Email: info@swpublichealth.ca
Website: www.swpublichealth.ca/en/my-health/child-and-famil...
Address: 1230 Talbot St
St Thomas, ON
N5P 1G9
Map
Intersection: Centennial Ave and Talbot St
Location: St Thomas (Elgin Mall)
Hours: Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Dates: Excluding holidays

About Us

Elgin St. Thomas Public Health is dedicated to building a healthy community by promoting and supporting the health of the people who live, work and play in Elgin County through the delivery of effective public health programs and services.


This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: Jan 20, 2025