Program operates out of the Band Office in Red Lake; also offered in Thunder Bay on a consistent basis to members living in the city
Program: McDowell Lake First Nation - Band Office - Diabetes Program
Organization: McDowell Lake First Nation
McDowell Lake First Nation - Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-735-1381 Ext 1308
Toll-Free: 1-800-387-3740
Fax: 807-727-9494
Address:
c/o c/o McDowell Lake Band Office
PO Box 321 c/o McDowell Lake Band Office
Red Lake, ON
P0V 2M0
Street
Address
:
146 Howey St Unit 202
Red Lake
Location:
  • Band Office is located at Howey St in Red Lake within Keewaytinook Okimakanak headquarters
  • Reserve land is located approx 155 km NE of Red Lake on central W shore of McDowell Lake
  • Consists of 1 reserve known as MacDowell Lake In
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Public Contacts: Caden Cockcroft - Coordinator of Health Initiatives
Cell 807-727-7048 * caden.cockcroft@mlfn.ca

Service Description: Provides education and services for the prevention, management and treatment of diabetes
  • Provides case management and screening services
  • Provides basic foot care services
  • Works 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
  • Assists individuals in finding appropriate services
  • Provides referrals to other health care professionals



Fees: None
Application:
  • Open to referrals from any source

  • Appointments recommended
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of McDowell Lake First Nation living with or at-risk for diabetes
Languages: English
Area Served: Northern
See Also: Diabetes Education Programs
Last Updated: 5/27/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=176105

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