Primary Health Care

Expectant and new moms living at Massey Centre have access to an on-site staff registered nurse for:
•   pre and post-natal personal health counselling
•   well-baby check-ups
•   breastfeeding support and assistance
•   support dealing with postpartum emotions such as depression, frustration and loneliness
•   medical care referrals
•   information on family planning & protection against sexually transmitted diseases

With on-site health care, our clients can quickly receive a professional opinion on issues concerning their pregnancy, nutrition, fetal development and infant health and may also take part in prenatal classes, labour coaching and classes on infant care and development. Infants are monitored closely to ensure any lags in development are quickly identified and referred to appropriate heath or community agencies.

Massey Facts
In 2008-09 Massey Centre served 2545 client and had 24,558 client contacts across all programs, with more than 1,000 separate families receiving services.