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Program:
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Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek - Rocky Bay First Nation Medical Centre - Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative
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Phone Numbers:
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807-885-3204
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Fax:
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807-885-3206
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Address:
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502 Spirit Bay Rd Rocky Bay Reserve
Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek First Nation, ON
P0T 2B0
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Location:
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- Located at Spirit Bay Rd in the community of Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek
- Closest intersection is at Spirit Bay Rd and Fraser St
- Serves as the community Medical Centre situated near the Band Office
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm, Fri 9 am-4 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Marian Mickelson - Community Health Representative
807-885-3204 Ext 2002 * communityhealthrep@rockybayfn.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 Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (Rocky Bay 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 Thunder Bay
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Last Updated:
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8/7/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=159114
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