Public Health Postnatal Services

Alberta Health Services - Central Zone


Description
Public health nurses offer health assessments, education and support to parents, newborns and their families.

Services are offered to parent, newborns, and their families residing in the Central Zone who:

  • have been discharged with their baby
  • have been discharged while their baby is still in the hospital
  • are adopting
  • have chosen adoption for their baby
  • are experiencing the loss of their baby

Public health nurses contact families within 48 hours after discharge from the hospital. Services are offered according to the situation and discussion with the family and may include health assessments of the newborn, mother and family; information about what to expect and when to seek medical attention; feeding support and referrals to community services.


Key Provider: registered nurses (RNs)
Eligibility
Yes, Parent(s) and baby from discharge after birth to 2 months of age, who reside in Central Zone. Delivering parent whose baby remains in hospital after birth. Parent who delivered a baby and does not have the baby in their care (bereavement, surrogate, chose adoption)
Application Process
Service Access: By Appointment, If you have not been contacted by a public health nurse within 48 hours after discharge, phone your local Community Health Centre. Contact the Community Health Centre for information and support.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
403-783-4491
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
July 17, 2024
Address
5900 2A Highway
Ponoka, AB, T4J 1P5
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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Tue
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Wed
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Thu
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Fri
08:30 AM to 04:00 PM

Closed from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for Lunch.