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Organization:
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Ontario Health atHome - North West Area - NorWest Community Health Centres - Northwest Self-Management Program
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Address:
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525 Simpson St
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 3J6
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Location:
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- Located at Simpson St in the S ward of Thunder Bay in the Simpson-Ogden area
- Closest intersection is at Simpson St and Heron St
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Workshop times vary; see "Upcoming Workshops" on the website
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Service Description:
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Manages the planning, integration, performance and funding of the health care system in Northwestern Ontario
Offers various workshops for individuals living with chronic or long-term health conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, stroke, cancer, colitis, lung disease, fibromyalgia, Parkinson's, heart disease and other conditionsEducates individuals on how to manage their symptoms to become more confident and improve their quality of lifeOffers workshops onlinePrograms include:- Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (6-week program)
- Diabetes Self-Management Program (6-week program)
- Chronic Pain Self-Management Program (6-week program)
- Getting the Most from Your Healthcare Appointment (1.5 hrs)
- ABC Health Matters workshops (90 mins each):
- Organizing Care
- Managing Stress with a Rare or Chronic Disease
- Healthy Caregiving
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Application:
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Registration is required; call for information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Individuals 18 years of age and older with chronic or long-term health conditions and their caregivers
- Participants must be able to set goals and function in a group setting; for example, the program would not be appropriate for someone with significant dementia or memory impairment, or for someone who would be disruptive in a group
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Area Served:
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Geraldton, Vermilion Bay, Dryden, Fort Frances, Kenora, Nipigon, and Eabametoong First Nation
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