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Program: Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative  
Organization: Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
Band Office
Health Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-938-6464
Fax: 807-938-6565
Email: HC.Reception@wlon.org
Website: www.wabigoonlakeon.ca
Address:
c/o c/o Health Centre
PO Box 300, RR 1 Site 115 c/o Health Centre
Dryden, ON
P8N 2Y4
Street Address:
31 Main St
Wabigoon Lake First Nation
 
Location:
  • Health Centre is located in the community of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
  • Situated on Main St near the Band Office
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Public Contacts: Debbie Leckner - Community Health Representative
Corrina Brown - Health Director
health@drytel.net
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway 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
  • Coordinates chiropody clinics
  • 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 Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation living with diabetes or at-risk
Languages: English
Area Served:
Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation  
See Also: Diabetes
Diabetes Education Programs
Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples

This information was last completely updated on October 7, 2024

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