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Rainy River First Nations - Administration Centre - Diabetes Program

Diabetes Program

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6 Manitou Rapids Dr
Emo
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807-482-2479
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Fax: 807-482-2603
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Office: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm * Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3 pm

Hours subject to change
Last updated: Aug 1, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Appointments recommended

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Rainy River First Nations living with diabetes or at-risk

Fees

None

Contacts

Juanita Hunter-Connon - Community Health Director
807-482-2479 Ext 232 * juanita.connon@manitourapids.ca

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Provides education and services for the prevention, management and treatment of diabetes
  • Provides case management and screening services
  • Works to reduce the number of avoidable complications that can arise from uncontrolled diabetes
  • Advises on developing and implementing an approach to care and management of diabetes
  • Assists individuals in finding appropriate services
  • Provides referrals to other health care professionals
Provides programs and services including:
  • Annual poker walk for all ages with grand prizes
  • Basic foot care clinics
  • Breakfast and lunch programs
  • Community kitchen
  • Fitness and nutrition programs
  • Glucose monitoring
  • Pre-natal education
  • School diabetes program
  • Support groups
Last updated: Aug 1, 2024: Suggest an edit
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