Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP)
The Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP)
...aims to improve the health of pregnant women, new mothers and their babies.
Giishkaandago’Ikwe Health Services Community Health Nurses administer the program in Mishkosiminiziibiing, Chima'aganing, Mitaanjigamiing, Zhingwaako Zaaga' Igan, Ojibways of Onigaming, Manidoo Baa Witi Gong, and Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing.
Couchiching, Naicatchewenin, and Nigigoonsiminikaaning administer the CPNP directly.
Services Provided:
Eligible families can access milk coupons redeemable for 2 litres of milk or 1 litre of lactose free milk or dairy alternative and nutrition vouchers for area grocery stores to support healthy nutrition.
Accessing Services:
For more information, please call:
Your Community Health Nurse
Giishkaandago’Ikwe Health Services at
1-807-274-2042, ext. 5273
OR
Couchiching: 1-807-274-3228
Naicatchewenin: 1-807-486-3407
Nigigoonsiminikaaning:
1-807-481-2559
Who is Eligible?
To be eligible you must currently be pregnant; and/or the parent or caregiver of a child under the age of 2 years old; and residing in one of the 10 Anishinaabeg Communities of Southern Treaty 3 served by Gishkaandago’Ikwe Health Services.