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Hastings and Prince Edward Public Health
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Positive Parenting

Positive parenting is an approach to raising kids that aims to promote development and manage behaviour and emotions in a positive, non-hurtful way. Positive parenting creates a lifelong warm, respectful, loving relationship between parents and their children. All parents can benefit from parenting education and support.

There are many resources and programs in Hastings Prince Edward to support families on their road to positive parenting. If you have questions about parenting support in the community, you can contact our Child Health CARELine by calling 613-966-5500 or 1-800-267-2803, ext. 223. You can also email the CARELine at CARELine@hpeph.ca.

Other local resources are listed below.

Involved Fathers

Learning to be a father can take time and practise. You will develop your own special way of caring for your child. As an involved dad, you have a powerful influence on your child’s growth and development. Dads are invited to contact our Child Health CARELine at 613-966-5500 or 1-800-267-2803, ext. 223 to speak with a Public Health Nurse. You can also email the CARELine at CARELine@hpeph.ca.. Additional resources and information are listed below.

Healthy Babies Healthy Children

Having a baby can be both an exciting and challenging time. You may have a lot of questions, and need help preparing for and adjusting to life with a new baby. The Healthy Babies Healthy Children program provides home visits from Public Health Nurses and home visitors to expectant mothers and new parents who need extra support. Home visits help you learn about:

  • having a healthy pregnancy and birth
  • connecting with your baby
  • how children grow and develop, and what you can do to help
  • being a parent
  • breastfeeding, food and healthy nutrition
  • taking care of yourself and your family
  • other services available to you and your child in your community (health services, parenting programs, family literacy programs and financial aid)

There is no cost to you for the program and it is your choice if you want to participate. Fill out our referral form and a public health nurse will determine your eligibility for our home visiting program.

Need More Information About Positive Parenting?

For more information about positive parenting and involved fathers, call 613-966-5500 or 1-800-267-2803, ext. 223, or text 450-990-5551.

For more information about Healthy Babies Healthy Children, call 613-966-5500 or 1-800-267-2803, ext. 269.

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COVID-19 vaccines in HPE

Eligible individuals can receive their vaccination at many participating local pharmacies by contacting the pharmacy directly. Please visit covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations for location and registration information.

Vaccine ordering for health care providers

Vaccine orders for routine immunizations and STI medications continue to be available through HPEPH by using our vaccine order forms; however, please note that our vaccine delivery/pickup procedure has changed. For the most up to date pick up schedule please visit hpePublicHealth.ca/vaccine-orders-info-healthcare-providers/.