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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 Medical Clinic
PO Box 1850 c/o Medical Clinic
Kenora, ON
P9N 3X8
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Street Address:
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Golf Course Rd
Wauzhushk Onigum/Rat Portage First Nation
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Location:
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- Wauzhushk Onigum Medical Building is located at the end of Golf Course Rd
- Situated near Biindigen Learning Centre
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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 Wauzhushk Onigum Nation- Tribal Council: Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council
(AKRC)Political Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)Treaty #3
Education and services for the prevention, management and treatment of diabetes provided by two agencies
- Kenora Chiefs Advisory - Anishnaabe Diabetes Education Program (807)467-8144
- Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe'iyewigamig (WYNHAC) - Diabetes Education Services
(807)467-8770, Confidential fax line (807)467-2666
Services:
- Provides case management and screening services
- Works to increase early detection and 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
- Promotes increased physical activity and knowledge of healthy eating
- Provides workshops, presentations and hands-on training for cultural activities and traditions
- 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 Wauzhushk Onigum Nation living with diabetes or at-risk
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Area Served:
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Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum
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