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Program:
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Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation - Band Office - Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative
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Phone Numbers:
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807-548-5876
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Toll-Free:
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1-888-767-4960
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Fax:
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807-548-2337
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Address:
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Dalles Rd RR 1
Kenora, ON
P9N 3W7
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Street
Address:
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22 Band Office Rd
Ochiichagwe'babigo'ining First Nation
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Location:
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- Band office is located at Band Office Rd in the community of Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation, formerly known as Dalles First Nation
- Community is approx 27 km NW of Kenora off Hwy 17A and along Hwy 658
- Consists of 2 settlements:
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Health Services: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Alternating Fri 9 am-1 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Diabetes Coordinator and Community Health Representative
807-548-5876 Ext 228 * health2@niisaachewan.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 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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Program registration required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Niisaachewan Anishinaabe 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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4/3/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=152439
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