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Program:
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Wauzhushk Onigum Nation - Wauzhushk Onigum Medical Building - Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative
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Phone Numbers:
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807-548-6340
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Fax:
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807-548-5035
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Address:
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c/o c/o Medical Clinic
PO Box 1850 c/o Medical Clinic
Kenora, ON
P9N 3X8
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Street
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Golf Course Rd
Wauzhushk Onigum/Rat Portage First Nation
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Location:
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- Wauzhushk Onigum Medical Building is located at the end of Golf Course Rd
- Situated near Biindigen Learning Centre
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Linda Copenace - Health Director
linda.copenace@yahoo.ca
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Service Description:
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Education and services for the prevention, management and treatment of diabetes provided by two agencies
- Kenora Chiefs Advisory - Anishnaabe Diabetes Education Program (807)467-8144
- Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe'iyewigamig (WYNHAC) - Diabetes Education Services
(807)467-8770, Confidential fax line (807)467-2666
Services:
- Provides case management and screening services
- 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 management of diabetes
- Promotes increased physical activity and knowledge of healthy eating
- Provides workshops, presentations and hands-on training for cultural activities and traditions
- 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 recommended
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Wauzhushk Onigum Nation 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 Kenora, District of Rainy River
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Last Updated:
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12/5/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=146494
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