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Giishkaandago'Ikwe Health Services - Diabetes Education and Awareness Program

Diabetes Education and Awareness Program

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540 King's Hwy Rainy Lake Plaza
Fort Frances
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807-274-2042
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Fax: 807-274-2050
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Mon-Thu 8 am-4 pm, Fri 8 am-3:30 pm
Last updated: Apr 3, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

  • Accepts walk-ins or booked appointments; no referral required

  • Booked appointments required for visiting Chiropodist

  • Clients can be seen in office, home or community visits

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Individuals 18 years of age and older and/or families from any of the 10 First Nation communities in the Fort Frances Tribal area


Serves individuals with the following:

  • Type 1/Type 2 Diabetes

  • Gestational Diabetes

  • Type 1/Type 2 Pregnancy

  • Impaired Glucose Tolerance

  • Impaired Fasting Glucose

  • Pediatric Type 2

Fees

None

Contacts

Tracey Roach - Diabetes Program Manager and Registered Nurse
807-274-2042 Ext 2229 * troach@fftahs.org

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Supports for people living with pre-diabetes or diabetes
Offers a diabetes management clinic to assist individuals in understanding and managing their illness
  • Provides access to consultations with Registered Dietitian
  • Cooperates with assistance from Registered Nurse
  • Offers basic, advanced and diabetic foot care
  • Offers foot screening clinics
  • Coordinates services of a visiting Chiropodist once per month for three days
  • Provides referrals to other foot care service providers
  • Coordinates group grocery shopping tours to help individuals make healthy food choices and to learn about reading labels
  • Offers presentations and printed material for public education and awareness
Program services are provided through:
  • Individual sessions
  • Group sessions
  • Health promotion activities

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