Public Health Postpartum

Alberta Health Services - North Zone


Description
Provides postpartum nursing care, education, and support to parents, guardians, individuals, and families with babies younger than 2 months.

Provides nursing care and support which may include:

  • postpartum primary caregiver health assessment and infant assessment
  • health education and promotion related to parenthood, normal growth and development, etc
  • breastfeeding support
  • infant feeding support
  • information about parenting and baby care
  • referrals to healthcare providers or community resources as needed.

You will be contacted after you are discharged from the hospital to arrange an initial assessment


Key Provider: Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
Eligibility
N/A
Application Process
Service Access: See below, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information. Contact your local (specific) Community Health Services location for more information.
Referral Process: N/A


Waiting Period: N/A,
Telephone
780-624-7260
Fax
780-618-3405
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: N/A
Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Parking stalls and ramps.
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
December 8, 2023
Address
10101 68 Street
Peace River, AB, T8S 1T6

This facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24/7 emergency department. The Peace River Community Cancer Centre is located within this facility.


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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 04:30 PM

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