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Program:
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Grassy Narrows First Nation - Grassy Narrows Medical Centre - Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative
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Phone Numbers:
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807-925-2850
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-790-8887
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Fax:
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807-925-2182
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Address:
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c/o c/o Medical Centre
Box 211 c/o Medical Centre
Grassy Narrows, ON
P0X 1B0
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Street
Address:
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Upper Core
Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek First Nation
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Location:
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Medical Centre is located in the community of Grassy Narrows First Nation
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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-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm * Fri 8:30 am-12 noon
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Public Contacts:
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Wayne Hyacinthe - Health Director
wghyacinthe@gmail.com
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Service Description:
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Education and services for the prevention, management and treatment of diabetes provided by 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 Grassy Narrows First 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
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Last Updated:
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2/24/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=152392
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