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Admin fax: 807-274-6280

Program: Diabetes Program  
Organization: Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-274-3131
Fax: 833-479-0721
Email: info@gizhac.com
Website: www.gizhac.com
Address:
Box 686
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M9
Street Address:
1460 Idylwild Dr
Fort Frances
 
Location:
  • Located at Idylwild Dr one block S of Hwy 11
  • Closest intersection is at Idylwild Dr and School Rd
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
Public Contacts: Elin Czayka - Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator
eczayka@gizhac.com
Service Description: Provides a primary health care clinic and outreach programs for Indigenous individuals and families

  • Promotes independence and self-management for individuals with diabetes through a new incentive program called "Discovering Diabetes"
  • Focuses on early prevention
  • Provides lunch and learn information sessions on topics including:
    • Exercise and diabetes
    • Gestational diabetes
    • Lab and medication review
    • Wellness strategies
    Also offers:
    • Mobile eye van referrals
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Referrals to foot care

    Fees: None
    Application: Requires booked appointment
    Eligibility / Target Population: Indigenous people living in the Rainy River District both on/off-reserve
    Languages: English
    Area Served:
    Big Grassy River First Nation, Couchiching First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Naicatchewenin First Nations, Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, and Ojibways of Onigaming  
    See Also: Diabetes
    Diabetes Education Programs
    Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples

    This information was last completely updated on March 24, 2025

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