The Neonatal Follow-Up Clinic provides care for premature infants who were born at less than 29 weeks of pregnancy or with a birth weight less than 1500 grams, after they leave hospital. Other infants from the Neonatal Nurseries may be referred to the clinic because they were very sick at birth or have health problems that could affect their development.
Children who were born preterm or who spent time in the NICU after birth may meet challenges as they grow. The health team at the clinic provides education and assessment of a child’s health, growth, and development until they are three years corrected age.
Care We Provide:
The Neonatal Follow-Up Clinic fosters resilience in families of infants and young children at-risk for neurodevelopmental challenges in order to promote optimal health and wellbeing.
• Provide interdisciplinary support to families.
• Work with families to help infants and children reach their developmental potential.
• Assess areas of growth, physical, motor, cognitive, social, language and learning development.
• Identify any concerns early and facilitate timely referrals to community services and resources.
• Collaborate with community partners to ensure seamless transitions.
• Collect information to measure outcomes to help improve the care of infants and children in the future.
For more information, visit the Neonatal Follow-Up Clinic page for patients and families.
Patients/Conditions To Refer
The referral process is made through a direct referral from a pediatrician or family doctor to a specialist. Referrals can be faxed directly to the clinic. The clinics are not for emergencies. If your child needs to be seen on an urgent basis, please contact your family doctor or go to your local emergency department.
Referral & Contact Information
Referrals
Phone: 905-521-2100 ext. 78517
Download referral form and fax to 905-521-5056.
Assessment Options
- In-person visits
- Virtual consultations