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Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre - Dietitian and Nutrition Services

Dietitian and Nutrition Services

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1460 Idylwild Dr
Fort Frances
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807-274-3131
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Fax: 833-479-0721
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Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
Last updated: Mar 24, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

Requires booked appointment


Healthy Living Food Box Program

  • $25 fee for each box of produce

  • Order and pay for box by first Wed of month at Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre; pick-up third Wed of month; best to call in advance to confirm pick up location (807)274-3131

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Indigenous people living in the Rainy River District both on/off-reserve


  • Breast pump loan available to anyone

Fees

Service fees for Healthy Living Food Box; None for other services

Contacts

Janet Drennan - Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Lead
jdrennan@gizhac.com

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, available upon request

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

  • Promotes healthy lifestyles and prevention of disease and its complications
  • Offers individual and group counselling
  • Hosts baby food making workshops
  • Supervises individual and group grocery store tours to educate individuals on making healthy food choices, food budgeting and label reading
  • Topics addressed include:
    • Celiac disease
    • Cholestrol and heart health
    • Diabetes prevention and management
    • Healthy eating and lifestyle
    • Hypertension
    • Vitamin and mineral deficiencies
    Breast Feeding Program
    • Offers nutrition advice during pregnancy
    • Offers breast feeding education
    • Provides loan of breast pump on first-come basis
    Healthy Living Food Box
    • Operates a community-based food purchasing system that makes fresh fruits and vegetables available to participants
    • Charges a small fee each month from participants in exchange for a large box of fresh fruits and vegetables

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    Last updated: Mar 24, 2025: Suggest an edit
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