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 Program Objectives
To plan, develop, promote and deliver quality holistic services to address the effects of related conditions on the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional aspects of the individual, family
Services
• Nutrition counseling with a registered dietitian (office or home visit)
• Physician or self-referrals accepted
• Available for one-on-one, with family members or groups
• Nutrition/healthy lifestyles display
Programs
Group presentations:
Possible target groups – toddlers, pre-schoolers, teens, adults and elderly. Any nutrition topic may be covered upon request
Healthy Nutrition Classes:
Topics covered: label reading, dietary fats, budgeting, cooking for health and taste.
 Diabetes Education Program:
Taught by Certified Diabetes Educator and other Health Care Professionals i.e. Dietitians, Community Health Nurse, Social Workers and periodic guest speakers.
Program Manager
Sheila Parekh, RD, CDE
Phone: 519 445-2809, Fax: 519 445-0441
Diabetes Education Program Nurse
Kimberly Davey, RN
Diabetes Education Program Nurse
Katie Morey, RN
Diabetes Education Program Dietitian
Hema Mahesh Kumar, RD, CDE
Diabetes Education Program Dietitian
Jodi John, RD
Program Secretary
Karen Hill
Location: White Pines Wellness Centre
Phone number: 519-445-2226
Fax: 519-445-0801
Baby Food Making Classes:
Learn to prepare baby food to a consistency suitable to a baby’s ability to swallow. Learn how to introduce new foods, how to recognize the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction.
Breastfeeding Support Group:
Mothers and babies gather to discuss the changes and pleasures of breastfeeding. Educate yourself/baby on good nutrition. Have your breastfeeding questions answered. Share your breastfeeding successes!
Feeding Your Baby Café
Got questions about breastfeeding, introducing solids, or your child’s changing nutritional needs?? Ask the Dietitian! Feeding Your Baby Café is an extension of Breastfeeding Support Group which allows moms with infants the opportunity to learn more about infant nutrition and feeding, while socializing with other mothers in the community. Enjoy a light, healthy lunch while discussing questions or concerns, or sharing success stories! Feeding Your Baby Café is open between 11-12 pm the last Thursday of every month at Child Resource, 18 Stoneridge Circle. Toddlers welcome! Questions? Call 519-445-0119.
Prenatal Classes:
Learn about nutrition, physical changes during pregnancy, labour and delivery, breastfeeding, baby care, traditional teachings, etc. All women are encouraged to attend as early in their pregnancy as possible!
Diabetes Support Group:
Meets every last Wednesday of the month. Socialize and learn about diabetes.
Canning/Preserving Workshop:
available upon request
Active Lifestyles Program
• Diabetes/Cardiac Exercise
• Yoga
• Qigong
• Pilates
• Aqua Fit
• Leisure walking
• Youth Exercise
• Heart Health Walk
• “Walk with Me” Diabetes Walk
• Tom Longboat Run
• Rez Race Triathlon
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