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Program:
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Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre - Dietitian and Nutrition Services
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Phone Numbers:
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807-274-3131
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Fax:
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833-479-0721
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Address:
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Box 686
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M9
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Street
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1460 Idylwild Dr
Fort Frances
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Location:
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- Located at Idylwild Dr one block S of Hwy 11
- Closest intersection is at Idylwild Dr and School Rd
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Janet Drennan - Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Lead
jdrennan@gizhac.com
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Service Description:
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Promotes healthy lifestyles and prevention of disease and its complicationsOffers individual and group counsellingHosts baby food making workshopsSupervises individual and group grocery store tours to educate individuals on making healthy food choices, food budgeting and label readingTopics addressed include:
- Celiac disease
- Cholestrol and heart health
- Diabetes prevention and management
- Healthy eating and lifestyle
- Hypertension
- Vitamin and mineral deficiencies
Breast Feeding Program
- Offers nutrition advice during pregnancy
- Offers breast feeding education
- Provides loan of breast pump on first-come basis
Healthy Living Food Box
- Operates a community-based food purchasing system that makes fresh fruits and vegetables available to participants
- Charges a small fee each month from participants in exchange for a large box of fresh fruits and vegetables
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Fees:
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Service fees for Healthy Living Food Box; None for other services
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Application:
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Requires booked appointment
Healthy Living Food Box Program
- $25 fee for each box of produce
- Order and pay for box by first Wed of month at Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre; pick-up third Wed of month; best to call in advance to confirm pick up location (807)274-3131
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Indigenous people living in the Rainy River District both on/off-reserve
- Breast pump loan available to anyone
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, available upon request
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
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Last Updated:
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3/24/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141931
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