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Program:
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Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative
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Address:
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c/o c/o Health Centre
Box 352 c/o Health Centre
Deer Lake, ON
P0V 1N0
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Street Address:
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Deer Lake Health Centre
Deer Lake First Nation
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Location:
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- Serves as the Health Centre for Deer Lake First Nation
- Co-located in the same building as the Nursing Station
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
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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 Deer Lake First Nation- Tribal Council: Keewaytinook Okimakanak/Northern Chiefs
- Political Territorial
Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #5
Supports for people living with prediabetes or diabetes- 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
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Deer Lake First Nation with prediabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, or are at-risk
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Area Served:
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Deer Lake First Nation
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