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Program:
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Diabetes Education Services
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Address:
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c/o c/o Kenora Satellite Clinic
301 First Ave S
Kenora, ON
P9N 1W5
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Location:
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Located in the Bannister Centre on First Ave S
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Service Description:
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Offers primary health care and complementary, preventative services for the Anishinaabe and Métis populations in and around the Kenora area
Supports for individuals living with prediabetes or diabetes- Provides education and services for the prevention, management and treatment of diabetes
- Incorporates both traditional and contemporary healthy living services focused on reducing the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes
- Works to reduce the number of avoidable complications that can arise from uncontrolled diabetes
Collaborates with other primary care team members to offer:- Case management and screening services
- Dental screening
- Diabetes and preventative education
- Foot care and chiropody services
- Insulin adjustments
- Medical treatment
- Nutritional counselling
- Referrals to other health care professionals
- Regular bloodwork
- Retinal screening
- Traditional healing services
Services are delivered through:- Individual counselling
- Couples and family sessions
- Group sessions
- Community workshops
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Application:
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- Call to book appointment
- No referral required
- Diabetes Education Services clinics held in participating communities on regular basis with schedule posted on website calendar
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Anishinaabe individuals 18 years and older with pre-diabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes or at-risk and their families
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Area Served:
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Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum, Grassy Narrows First Nation, Iskatewizaagegan 39 Independent First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Northwest Angle 33 First Nation, and Northwest Angle 37 First Nation
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