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Program: Diabetes Program

Organizations: Rainy River First Nations
Rainy River First Nations - Administration Centre
Rainy River First Nations - Administration Centre - Health Services
Description of Services: Provides education and services for the prevention, management and treatment of diabetes
  • Provides case management and screening 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
Provides programs and services including:
  • Annual poker walk for all ages with grand prizes
  • Basic foot care clinics
  • Breakfast and lunch programs
  • Community kitchen
  • Fitness and nutrition programs
  • Glucose monitoring
  • Pre-natal education
  • School diabetes program
  • Support groups

Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Rainy River First Nations living with diabetes or at-risk
Application: Appointments recommended
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English

Phone Numbers: 807-482-2479
Fax: 807-482-2603
Email: health.reception@manitourrapids.com
Website: www.rainyriverfirstnations.com
Address: PO Box 450
Emo, ON
P0W 1E0
Street
Address:
6 Manitou Rapids Dr
Emo
Location:
  • Band Office is located at Manitou Rapids Dr in Emo
  • Community of Rainy River First Nations is located 3 miles W of Emo on Hwy 11/71
  • Consists of 2 reserves, the main reserve Manitou Rapids 11 with a land area of 22.67 sq km
Hours: Office: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm * Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3 pm


Hours subject to change
Contacts: Juanita Hunter-Connon - Community Health Director
807-482-2479 Ext 232 * juanita.connon@manitourapids.ca

 
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