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Programs & Services


Public Health Postnatal Services

Public health nurses offer health assessments, education and support to parents, newborns and their families.

Services are offered to parent, newborns, and their families residing in the Central Zone who:

  • have been discharged with their baby
  • have been discharged while their baby is still in the hospital
  • are adopting
  • have chosen adoption for their baby
  • are experiencing the loss of their baby

Public health nurses contact families within 48 hours after discharge from the hospital. Services are offered according to the situation and discussion with the family and may include health assessments of the newborn, mother and family; information about what to expect and when to seek medical attention; feeding support and referrals to community services.

Contact Details

Lacombe Community Health Centre

Address
4580 46 Street
Lacombe, Alberta
T4L 2K6
Telephone
403-782-3218
Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wednesday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Friday
8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Note

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

Access
Service Providers May Include
registered nurses (RNs)
Eligibility

Parent(s) and baby from discharge after birth to 2 months of age, who reside in Central Zone.

Delivering parent whose baby remains in hospital after birth.

Parent who delivered a baby and does not have the baby in their care (bereavement, surrogate, chose adoption)

Service Access

If you have not been contacted by a public health nurse within 48 hours after discharge, phone your local Community Health Centre. Contact the Community Health Centre for information and support.


Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Service Locations
Also Known As
Acronym
PPCS
Previous
Postpartum Community Services, Postpartum Community Services - Urban
Other
Maternity Care, Newborn Care, Postpartum Community Services, Public Health Nursing