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Program:
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Obashkaandagaang First Nation - Health Office - Diabetes Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-543-2532
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Fax:
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807-543-2964
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Address:
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c/o c/o Health Office
PO Box 571 c/o Health Office
Keewatin, ON
P0X 1C0
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Street
Address:
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McKenzie Portage Rd Health Office
Keewatin
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Location:
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- Health Services Office is located in the community of Washagamis Bay First Nation
- Situated within the same building as the Band Office
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Dolores Sinclair - Community Health Representative and Diabetes Coordinator
807-407-1021 * doloressinclair71@hotmail.com
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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 Obashkaandagaang 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, District of Rainy River
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Last Updated:
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8/29/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=153039
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