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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 Health Centre, General Delivery, Whitedog Post Office
General Delivery c/o Health Centre, Whitedog Post Office
Whitedog, ON
P0X 1P0
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Street Address:
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Health Centre
Wabaseemoong Independent Nations
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Location:
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- Health Centre is located in the community of Wabaseemoong/Whitedog First Nation
- Situated across the road from the Band Office
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 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 Wabaseemoong Independent Nation
- Tribal Council: Bimose Tribal Council (BTC)
- Political
Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)Treaty #3
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
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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 Wabaseemoong (Whitedog) Independent Nations 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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Wabaseemoong Independent Nations
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