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Program:
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Paawidigong First Nations Forum - Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative
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Phone Numbers:
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807-223-5080
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Fax:
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807-223-5012
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Address:
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PO Box 326
Dryden, ON
P8N 2Z1
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Street
Address:
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105 King St
Dryden
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Location:
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- Located at King St just down the street from the Dryden Post Office
- Closest intersection is at King St and Kirkpatrick Ave
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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-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Brittni Trudgen - Diabetes Strategy Nurse
807-223-5080 ext.227
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Service Description:
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Education and services for the prevention, management and treatment of diabetes- 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 self-management of diabetes
- Promotes increased physical activity and knowledge of healthy eating
- Provides workshops, presentations and education for school children and community members
- Provides services of a chiropodist
- Offers individual, group and school counselling sessions
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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- Appointments recommended
- No referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- First Nation individuals living with any type of diabetes
- Individuals with impaired glucose tolerance and/or impaired fasting glucose
- High risk individuals
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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City of Thunder Bay, District of Kenora, Northern
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Last Updated:
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12/10/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141176
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