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Program:
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Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative
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c/o c/o Health Centre
PO Box 104 c/o Health Centre
Lansdowne House, ON
P0T 1Z0
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Street Address:
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Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre
Neskantaga First Nation
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Location:
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- Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre is located in the community of Neskantaga First Nation
- Serves as the health clinic and social services office
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Service Description:
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Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Neskantaga First Nation- Tribal Council: Matawa First Nations Management
- Political Territorial
Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #9
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
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Neskantaga First Nation living with diabetes or at-risk
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Area Served:
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Neskantaga First Nation
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