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Healthy Growth and Development

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1230 Talbot St
St Thomas, ON
N5P 1G9
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519-631-9900 ext 1400
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Toll-Free: 1-800-922-0096
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Fax: 519-633-0468
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Excluding holidays
Application
Visit website, email, or call for details
Eligibility / Target Population
Varies depending on service
Fees
Free
Languages
English
Language Notes
Interpretation available upon request
Area Served
St Thomas, Elgin County
Accessibility
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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
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  • Breastfeeding Support Breastfeeding support and assistance from a Public Heath Nurse * phone support, office visit, or home visit available
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  • Healthy Babies Healthy Children Home visits and information for expectant and new parents who may want extra support * voluntary participation
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  • Know and Grow Line Public health nurse available in person or by phone to discuss and provide resources
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  • 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
Last Updated: Apr 20, 2026: Suggest an edit