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Program:
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Fort William First Nation - Band Office - Diabetes Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-623-9543
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Fax:
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807-623-8312
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Address:
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90 Anemki Dr Suite 200
Fort William First Nation, ON
P7J 1L3
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Location:
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- Band Office is located at Anemki Dr in Fort William First Nation near the base of Mount McKay
- Closest intersection is at Anemki Dr and Mission Rd
- Fort William Reserve is located on W shore of Lake Superior, south of and adjacent
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Accessibility:
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Partially Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Partially Accessible - Entrance -- Not Accessible; Parking -- Accessible with designated parking space; Washroom -- Not Accessible
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Hours:
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Health Centre: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Diabetes Clinic: First Tue of month 9 am-4 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Julie Fair - Diabetes Education Worker
807-623-9543 Ext 262 * juliefair@fwfn.com
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Service Description:
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Provides education and services for the prevention, management and treatment of diabetes- Coordinates monthly clinics provided by Diabetes Health Thunder Bay at the FWFN Health Centre
- 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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Diabetes clinics require booked appointments
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Fort William 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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City of Thunder Bay
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Last Updated:
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10/3/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=224578
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