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Program:
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Chronic Pain Self Management Program
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Address:
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PO Box 398
Atikokan, ON
P0T 1C0
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Map
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Location:
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- Located on the corner of Zuke Rd and MacKenzie Ave E
- Located across from the Atikokan Hydro yard
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Service Description:
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The Atikokan Family Health Team includes: Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, Dietitian, Mental Health Worker, Pharmacist and Administration allow physicians and other allied health providers to work as a team to focus on keeping patients healthyThe vision calls for physicians, nurse practitioners and other members of the team to practice together in a positive working environment, sharing and benefiting from the complementary knowledge and skills of their colleagues
Assists individuals living with chronic pain to better manage their symptoms and their daily livesOffers a free six-week workshop three times per yearTeaches individuals how to:- Use relaxation techniques and exercise
- Deal with frustration and fatigue
- Eat and sleep better
- Use medications effectively
- Evaluate new treatments
Note: Workshop participants receive for free the Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions course book, the Chronic Pain Workbook, and the Moving Easy Program CD
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Application:
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Call office to register for program
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals living with chronic pain
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