Public Health - Newborn Programs

Provided by: Health PEI

Provides programs for parents of newborns from birth to 8 weeks. Includes:

New Beginnings Program: Public Health Nurses provide home visits shortly after new parents and babies leave the hospital so new parents have an opportunity to ask questions about breastfeeding, your health, and your baby's health. Extra supports can be provided if needed.
Best Start Program: A voluntary in-home program for new parents that provides information and support to promote the healthy development of your child during a child's first three years.
Period of PURPLE Crying Program: Introduced in hospital after your baby is born to help parents and caregivers better understand normal crying and provide information on coping strategies.
Born to Read: A Public Health Nurse provides you with a book and library card for your new baby during your 2-month scheduled home visit.

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Service Description

Provides programs for parents of newborns from birth to 8 weeks. Includes:

New Beginnings Program: Public Health Nurses provide home visits shortly after new parents and babies leave the hospital so new parents have an opportunity to ask questions about breastfeeding, your health, and your baby's health. Extra supports can be provided if needed.
Best Start Program: A voluntary in-home program for new parents that provides information and support to promote the healthy development of your child during a child's first three years.
Period of PURPLE Crying Program: Introduced in hospital after your baby is born to help parents and caregivers better understand normal crying and provide information on coping strategies.
Born to Read: A Public Health Nurse provides you with a book and library card for your new baby during your 2-month scheduled home visit.

Products specifications

Description:	Provides programs for parents of newborns from birth to 8 weeks. Includes: New Beginnings Program: Public Health Nurses provide home visits shortly after new parents and babies leave the hospital so new parents have an opportunity to ask questions about breastfeeding, your health, and your baby's health. Extra supports can be provided if needed. Best Start Program: A voluntary in-home program for new parents that provides information and support to promote the healthy development of your child during a child's first three years. Period of PURPLE Crying Program: Introduced in hospital after your baby is born to help parents and caregivers better understand normal crying and provide information on coping strategies. Born to Read: A Public Health Nurse provides you with a book and library card for your new baby during your 2-month scheduled home visit.
Eligibility:	Parents with babies who are newborn to 8 weeks
Fees:	No fees
How to Access:	Call your local Public Health Nursing Office for information * Some programs are offered automatically to parents of newborns born in hospital
Documents Required:	Not applicable
Language:	English * French available at Wellington location
Website:	https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-pei/public-health-nursing#PrenatalHealth
Coverage Area:	Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Program Hours:	Varies by program * Call for information

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Coverage Area: West Prince
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 8am - 4pm
Tue: 8am - 4pm
Wed: 8am - 4pm
Thu: 8am - 4pm
Fri: 8am - 4pm

Sherwood Business Centre, 161 St Peters Road, Charlottetown, PE C1A 5P6
Back Entrance C
Coverage Area: Queens County
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 8am - 4pm
Tue: 8am - 4pm
Wed: 8am - 4pm
Thu: 8am - 4pm
Fri: 8am - 4pm

Kensington Medical Centre, 55 Victoria Street, Kensington, PE C0B 1M0
Coverage Area: East Prince
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 8am - 4pm
Tue: 8am - 4pm
Wed: 8am - 4pm
Thu: 8am - 4pm
Fri: 8am - 4pm
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/building/kensington-health-centre

Community Hospital, 14 MacKinnon Drive, O'Leary, PE C0B 1V0
Coverage Area: West Prince
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 8am - 4pm
Tue: 8am - 4pm
Wed: 8am - 4pm
Thu: 8am - 4pm
Fri: 8am - 4pm

Souris Hospital, 17 Knights Avenue, Souris, PE C0A 2B0
Lower level off Green Street
Coverage Area: Kings County
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 8am - 4pm
Tue: 8am - 4pm
Wed: 8am - 4pm
Thu: 8am - 4pm
Fri: 8am - 4pm

Tyne Valley Health Centre, 6905 Route 12, Tyne Valley, PE C0B 2C0
Coverage Area: West Prince
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 8am - 4pm
Tue: 8am - 4pm
Wed: 8am - 4pm
Thu: 8am - 4pm
Fri: 8am - 4pm
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/building/tyne-valley-health-centre

Wellington Health Centre, 48 Mill Road, Wellington Station, PE C0B 2E0
Coverage Area: East Prince
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 8am - 4pm
Tue: 8am - 4pm
Wed: 8am - 4pm
Thu: 8am - 4pm
Fri: 8am - 4pm