Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation - Band Office - Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative

Application

Program registration required

Eligibility / Target Population

Members of Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation living with diabetes or at-risk

Fees

None

Contacts

Ruby Gray - Health Director
807-548-5876 Ext 1003 * healthdirector@niisaachewan.ca

Languages

English

Accessibility

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

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