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Program: Diabetes Program  
Organization: Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
Band Office
Biigtigong Mno-zhi-yaagamig Health Centre - Health Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-229-1836
Fax: 807-229-3367
Website: www.picriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PicRiv...
Address:
c/o c/o Biigtigong Mno-zhi-yaagamig
PO Box 215 c/o Biigtigong Mno-zhi-yaagamig
Heron Bay, ON
P0T 1R0
Street Address:
11 Lynx Rd
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
 
Location:
  • Biigtigong Mno-zhi-yaagamig Health Centre is located at Lynx Rd in the community of Heron Bay on Biigtinging Nishnaabeg reserve land
  • Situated across from the Children and Family Learning Centre (Day Care)
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Public Contacts: Tammi Shaw - Diabetes Coordinator
807-229-1836 Ext 607 * tammi.shaw@picriver.com
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Unaffiliated
  • Political Territorial Organization: Anishinabek Nation, Union of Ontario Indians (UOI)
  • Robinson-Superior Treaty


Provides education and services for the prevention, management and treatment of diabetes
  • 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

Fees: None
Application: Program registration required
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg living with/at-risk of developing diabetes
Languages: English
Area Served:
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg  
See Also: Diabetes
Diabetes Education Programs
Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples

This information was last completely updated on October 11, 2024

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