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Program:
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Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre - Diabetes Education
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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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Elin Czayka - Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator
807-274-3131 * eczayka@gizhac.com
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Service Description:
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Offers education and self-management support to fit an individual's lifestyleProvides access to a Registered Nurse and Registered DietitianIndividual and group diabetes education provided for:
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Community Clinic
- Community Kitchen
- Foot Care education and examinations
- Gestational Diabetes education
- Grocery tours
- Managing your diabetes
- Managing diabetes medication
- Meal planning
- Nutrition education
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Requires booked appointment
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Indigenous people 18 years of age and older living in the Rainy River District both on/off-reserve with pre-diabetes, type 1 and type 2 diabetes
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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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3/24/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=152004
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