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Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative

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Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre
Neskantaga First Nation
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807-479-2533
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Fax: 807-479-2505
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neskantaga.com/
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm

Application

Appointments recommended

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Neskantaga First Nation living with diabetes or at-risk

Fees

None

Contacts

Joseph Missewace - Diabetes Worker
807-479-2576 * josephmissewace@gmail.com
Gloria Atlookan - Community Health Representative
807-479-1147 * gloriaatlookan@hotmail.com

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
  • Offers basic foot care
  • 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
Last updated: Jul 29, 2024: Suggest an edit
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