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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 Nellie Fiddler Health Centre
PO Box 132 c/o Nellie Fiddler Health Centre
Muskrat Dam, ON
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Street Address:
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Nellie Fiddler Memorial Health Centre
Muskrat Dam First Nation
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Location:
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- Operates as a community health centre in the community of Muskrat Dam Lake First Nation
- Community is located approx 370 km N of Sioux Lookout
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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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 Muskrat Dam First Nation- Tribal Council: Independent First Nations Alliance (IFNA)
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Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #9
Supports for individuals living with prediabetes or diabetes- Provides education and services for the prevention, management and treatment of diabetes
- Provides case management and screening services
- Offers basic foot care
- Offers walking programs and exercise programs tailored to meet the needs of the individual
- 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 Muskrat Dam First Nation living with diabetes or at-risk
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Area Served:
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Muskrat Dam First Nation
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