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Program:
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Whitesand First Nation - Health Office - Diabetes Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-583-2671
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Fax:
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807-583-2513
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Address:
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c/o c/o Whitesand Band Office
PO Box 68 c/o Whitesand Health Office
Armstrong, ON
P0T 1A0
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Street
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Doug's Dr
Whitesand First Nation
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Location:
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- Health Office is located at Doug's Dr in the community of Armstrong
- Situated near the Band Office/Administration building
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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-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Brenda Kwandibens - Community Health Representative
brenda.kwandibens@whitesandfirstnation.com
Angela Nodin - Health Coordinator
angela.nodin@whitesandfirstnation.com
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Service Description:
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Supports for individuals living with prediabetes or diabetes
Provides education and services for the prevention, management and treatment of diabetes- Provides case management and screening services in cooperation with the Diabetes Team from the St Joseph's Care Group in Thunder Bay
- Offers basic foot care services
- 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 required; contact the Community Health Representative
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Whitesand First Nation living with prediabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, or who are at-risk
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretive Services
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Area Served:
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City of Thunder Bay, Northern
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Last Updated:
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8/25/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=143960
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