Fort Frances - Riverside Community Health Services - Valley Diabetes Education Centre

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206 Victoria Ave
Fort Frances
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807-274-4828
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Fax: 807-274-4838
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Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm

Application

Open to referrals from any source including self-referral

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Individuals with any type of diabetes including gestational diabetes, type 1 / type 2 pregnancy, impaired glucose tolerance, impaired fasting glucose

  • Individuals who are at high risk

Fees

None

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Community-based diabetes education centre offering supports for people living with pre-diabetes or diabetes
  • Offers public presentations regarding type 2 diabetes prevention
  • Offers outreach clinics located in Emo and Rainy River
  • Provides services through individual education sessions and health promotion activities
  • Partners with other organizations to provide the Healthy Food Box program
Health promotion activities may include:
  • Community screening
  • Cooking classes
  • Exercise programs
  • Foot care workshops
  • Grocery tours
  • Health fairs
Health promotion activities provided:
  • Media events
  • Presentations to health care providers
  • Presentations to the public
  • School Programs/Visits
  • Student placement
Last updated: Jul 16, 2024: Suggest an edit