KFL&A Public Health Programs and Referrals

Blind-Low Vision 

• Southeastern Ontario Blind-Low Vision Program Referral Form 

Dental

Dental screening and fluoride varnish programs -  KFL&A Public Health Dental Program provides these programs in elementary schools, community settings, and community dental hygiene clinics for children and youth ages 0 to 17.

Community Dental Hygiene Clinics - Screening, assessment and preventive treatment for children and youth 17 and under are available at KFL&A Public Health.  Treatment recommendations are based on the needs of the child or youth.  Call KFL&A Public Health 613-549-1232, ext. 1218 for clinic locations or to book an appointment.

Healthy Smiles Ontario - A government-funded dental program that provides free preventive, routine, and emergency dental services for children and youth 17 years old and under from low-income households.  Families can apply online or call KFL&A Public Health 613-549-1232, ext. 1218 for information and eligibility.

Dental Treatment Assistance Fund (DTAF) -  A charitable resource created by KFL&A Public Health to provide financial assistance to adults in the KFL&A area who need emergency dental treatment, but can’t afford it. Call KFL&A Public Health 613-549-1232, ext. 1218 for information or to apply.

Fee schedules

• Schedule of Services and Fees for Dentist Providers (PDF) - Healthy Smiles Ontario
• Healthy Smiles Ontario - Schedule of Services and Fees for Non-Dentist Providers (PDF) - Healthy Smiles Ontario
• January 2019 Amendment to Schedule of Services and Fees (PDF) - Healthy Smiles Ontario

Food For You, Food For Two prenatal program

Food for You, Food for Two is a free prenatal program for pregnant people and their support person(s). Each week participants will connect with other pregnant people, learn about food, nutrition, pregnancy and taking care of a baby.

Due to our COVID-19 response, Food For You, Food For Two is being offered virtually, in the form of a private Facebook Group.

If you have a client that would benefit from this program, please complete a referral form.

Healthy Babies Healthy Children (HBHC)

• Screening and assessments to identify any needs  that could affect a child's healthy development
• Supports for new parents
• Help in finding community programs and resources on various subjects such as:  breastfeeding, nutrition and health services, parenting and family literacy programs

To access the Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program, patients can self-refer, or referrals may be made on their behalf by community service or health care providers.  To refer to Healthy Babies Healthy Children:

• call our Child and Babytalk Phone Line at 613-549-1154, or
• send a completed Referral Form for Service Providers, or Self-Referral Form is completed by a patient) to KFL&A Public Health.

KFL&A Public Health's home visiting team consists of registered nurses and family home visitors.

Prenatal

• Public health nurses assess patients and provide information and support to promote a healthy pregnancy and baby. Patients who may require more support during or after pregnancy will be offered the home visiting program

Postpartum

• Registered Nurses screen new mothers and provide teaching and support.  Families who need ongoing support will be offered the HBHC home visiting program.

Families with children 0 to 6 years

• A public health nurse will offer home visiting to families based on an in-depth assessment. Families are key participants in identifying goals that direct service provision, which includes linking to community services and supports. 

Speech and Language

Health care providers monitor growth and development, including a child's speech and language skills. For example, at the 18-month well baby visit, parents are encouraged to self-refer for speech and language support when concerns are present.

Early Expressions is the system of partner agencies in KFL&A that provides speech and language services to children and their families from birth up to the end of junior kindergarten.

Substances 

Tobacco

Health care providers can play a major role in helping patients to stop smoking. It is important to provide an open and non-judgemental practice where patients can be honest about their tobacco use. A quick conversation regarding a patient's tobacco use can actively contribute to them quitting.

5 A's of Tobacco Cessation

Use the 5 A's of tobacco cessation as a helpful tool to guide you through the smoking cessation conversation with your patients:

• Ask your patient if he or she smokes.
• Advise a smoker to quit.
• Assess if the patient is ready to make a quit attempt now.
• Assist the patient in making a quit attempt.
• Arrange for follow-up contact, either in person at your practice, or make a referral over the telephone.

Tobacco resources:

• Telehealth Ontario Tobacco Cessation Program Referral - Telehealth Ontario - Or call 1-866-797-0000
• 5 A's Tobacco Use Intervention Printable Pocket Card (PDF)
• Canadian Cancer Society - Smokers' Helpline
• Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Tobacco Cessation TEACH Program
• University of Ottawa Heart Institute -Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation
• City of Kingston No Smoking By-law (PDF)

Tobacco Information Line

KFL&A Public Health's Tobacco Information Line (TIL) provides support for your patients who are trying to quit, who are supporting someone who is quitting, or are trying to understand how smoke-free laws affect businesses and buildings in the KFL&A area.