Brampton - New parents have many questions when their baby is sick – do they go to the emergency room, walk in clinic or care for their child at home? This question and many more will be answered at an upcoming free community health session.

Healthy from the Start is a health session designed for new parents that are looking for trusted health information on how to support their baby’s development.

Healthy from the Start is the second in a series of free community health sessions. This health session will help in answering the day to day health questions that parents encounter. Topics will include: breastfeeding basics, best sleeping techniques and when to bring your baby to the emergency room. The goal of Healthy from the Start is to support parents in building a healthy lifestyle for their child.


What: William Osler Health System’s community health session –
Healthy from the Start

When:

Monday, January 24, 2011 at 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Rexdale Community Health Centre, 8 Taber Rd. Etobicoke

Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Brampton Civic Hospital – auditorium, 2100 Bovaird Drive East, Brampton

Space is limited, please RSVP: 905-494-2120 Ext. 59940 or email publicrelations@williamoslerhs.ca. 

Parking and admission are free.

Healthy from the Start is part of an ongoing education series designed to educate and engage the public on health issues affecting the community. Over the next several months, Osler will be hosting further community health sessions to engage with community members and provide them with information about important health care issues.

To view upcoming health sessions, please go to www.williamoslerhs.ca  and click Learn to Live Well With Osler.