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Program:
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Period of Purple Crying Education Program
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Phone Numbers:
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519-685-8500 ext 56041
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Crisis:
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Call 911 in emergencies
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Fax:
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519-667-6518
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Address:
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800 Commissioners Rd E
London, ON
N6A 5W9
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Intersection:
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Wellington Rd and Commissioners Rd E
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Location:
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London (Central) * parking lot P8 (off Baseline Rd) * enter through Zone B * Obstetrical Preadmit 5th Fl * Birthing Centre 4th Fl
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
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Public Contacts:
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Jennifer Britton - Injury Prevention Specialist
jennifer.britton@lhsc.on.ca
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Service Description:
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Helps parents and caregivers understand the features of normal crying patterns in infants to prevent shaken baby syndrome
Nurses provide one-on-one education to families ahead of discharge home from hospital after baby's birth * education includes a booklet and DVD or app code, focused on infant development and coping strategies for infant crying
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Fees:
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Most services covered by OHIP
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Application:
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Call * no referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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New parents and caregivers of infants
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Languages:
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English ; French ; Arabic ; Many other languages
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Language Notes:
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Interpretation available upon request
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Area Served:
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Southwestern Ontario
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Last Updated:
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8/1/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=13552
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