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Program:
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Rainy River First Nations - Administration Centre - Diabetes Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-482-2479
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Fax:
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807-482-2603
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Address:
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PO Box 450
Emo, ON
P0W 1E0
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Street
Address:
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6 Manitou Rapids Dr
Emo
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Location:
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- Band Office is located at Manitou Rapids Dr in Emo
- Community of Rainy River First Nations is located 3 miles W of Emo on Hwy 11/71
- Consists of 2 reserves, the main reserve Manitou Rapids 11 with a land area of 22.67 sq km
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm * Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3 pm
Hours subject to change
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Public Contacts:
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Juanita Hunter-Connon - Community Health Director
807-482-2479 Ext 232 * juanita.connon@manitourapids.ca
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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
- 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
Provides programs and services including:
- Annual poker walk for all ages with grand prizes
- Basic foot care clinics
- Breakfast and lunch programs
- Community kitchen
- Fitness and nutrition programs
- Glucose monitoring
- Pre-natal education
- School diabetes program
- Support groups
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Appointments recommended
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Rainy River First Nations living with diabetes or at-risk
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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District of Rainy River
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Last Updated:
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6/25/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=146065
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