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Diabetes Program

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90 Anemki Dr Suite 100
Fort William First Nation, ON
P7J 1L3
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807-622-8802
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Fax: 807-623-8312
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healthcentrereception@fwfn.com
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fwfn.com/departments/health/diabetes-education/
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Health Centre: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm


Diabetes Clinic: First Tue of month 9 am-4 pm

Application

Diabetes clinics require booked appointments

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Fort William First Nation living with diabetes or at-risk

Fees

None

Contacts

Julie Fair - Diabetes Education Worker
807-622-8802 Ext 262 * juliefair@fwfn.com

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Provides education and services for the prevention, management and treatment of diabetes
  • Coordinates monthly clinics provided by Diabetes Health Thunder Bay at the FWFN Health Centre
  • Provides case management and screening services
  • Works to increase early detection and 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
  • Promotes increased physical activity and knowledge of healthy eating
  • Provides workshops, presentations and hands-on training for cultural activities and traditions
  • Assists individuals in finding appropriate services
  • Provides referrals to other health care professionals
Last updated: Jul 24, 2024: Suggest an edit
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