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Program: Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative

Organizations: Neskantaga First Nation
Neskantaga First Nation - Band Office
Neskantaga First Nation - Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre - Health and Social Services
Description of Services: Provides education and services for the prevention, management and treatment of diabetes
  • Provides case management and screening services
  • Offers basic foot care
  • 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
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Neskantaga First Nation living with diabetes or at-risk
Application: Appointments recommended
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English

Phone Numbers: 807-479-2533
Fax: 807-479-2505
Website: neskantaga.com/
Address: c/o c/o Health Centre
PO Box 104 c/o Health Centre
Lansdowne House, ON
P0T 1Z0
Street
Address:
Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre
Neskantaga First Nation
Location:
  • Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre is located in the community of Neskantaga First Nation
  • Serves as the health clinic and social services office
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Contacts: Joseph Missewace - Diabetes Worker
807-479-2576 * josephmissewace@gmail.com
Gloria Atlookan - Community Health Representative
807-479-1147 * gloriaatlookan@hotmail.com

 
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