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Address:
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c/o c/o Nursing Station, Nibinamik
PO Box 116 c/o Nibinamik Health Centre
Summer Beaver, ON
P0T 3B0
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Street Address:
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Nibinamik Health Centre
Nibinamik First Nation
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Location:
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- Functions as a Nursing Station/Health Centre for the community of Nibinamik First Nation
- Located near the Band Office
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
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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 Nibinamik First Nation also known as Summer Beaver- Tribal Council: Matawa First Nations
ManagementPolitical Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #9
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
Coordinates activities including but not limited to:- Fitness programs with monthly weigh-in
- Foot care clinics
- Health displays in community
- Healthy snacks workshops in school
- Nutrition bingos and programs
- Walks
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Application:
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Program registration required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Nibinamik First Nation living with diabetes or at-risk
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretive Services
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Area Served:
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Nibinamik First Nation
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