March 15, 2024
GRANDE PRAIRIE — Expectant and new parents are invited to learn more about pregnancy, birth and early childhood at a pregnancy health information fair next week.
The free Alberta Health Services (AHS) event will be held March 21 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Rotary Room at the Grande Prairie Public Library, 9839 103 Ave. AHS healthcare professionals will be available to meet with expectant and new parents to provide information and resources, and answer questions regarding pregnancy, birth and early childhood.
Participants can learn more about routine childhood immunizations, infant feeding and nutrition, infant safety, pelvic health, mental health, local AHS prenatal education classes, and other AHS and community healthcare services.
Representatives from local community organizations will also be available to provide information and resources.
Residents who require pregnancy, birth and/or early childhood support can contact Grande Prairie Public Health Centre at 780-513-7500.
Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our current focus is on reducing emergency department wait times, improving EMS response times, increasing access to surgeries, and improving patient flow.
