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Program:
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Pikangikum First Nation - Nursing Station - Diabetes Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-773-5550
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Fax:
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807-773-5923
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Address:
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c/o c/o Nursing Station
PO Box 323 c/o Nursing Station
Pikangikum, ON
P0V 2L0
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Pikangikum Nursing Station Main St
Pikangikum First Nation
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Location:
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- Functions as the Nursing Station for the Pikangikum First Nation
- Located along Main St across from the Community Hall
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-4 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Diabetes Worker
807-773-5354
Billy Joe Strang - Health Director
Cell 807-728-3321 * billyjoestrang@hotmail.com
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Service Description:
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Provides education and services for the prevention, management and treatment of diabetes- Provides case management and screening services
- Offers basic foot care
- Offers walking programs and exercise programs tailored to meet the needs of the individual
- Works 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
- Assists individuals in finding appropriate services
- Provides referrals to other health care professionals
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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- Appointments highly recommended
- Appointments required for basic foot care sessions
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Pikangikum First Nation living with diabetes or at-risk
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Languages:
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English ; Ojibwe
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Area Served:
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Northern
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Last Updated:
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6/16/2023
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=143664
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