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Program:	Diabetes Education and Awareness Program
Organizations:	Giishkaandago'Ikwe Health Services
Phone Numbers:	807-274-2042
Fax:	807-274-2050
Website:	www.fftahs.com/diabetes-education-footcare
Address:	PO Box 608 Fort Frances, ON P9A 3M9
Street Address:	540 King's Hwy Rainy Lake Plaza Fort Frances
Location:	Located at Rainy Lake Plaza across the street from Tim Horton's Closest intersection is at King's Hwy/Hwy 11 and Wright Ave Serves as the office for community health programs, diabetes programs and foot care
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Mon-Thu 8 am-4 pm, Fri 8 am-3:30 pm
Contacts:	Tracey Roach - Diabetes Program Manager and Registered Nurse 807-274-2042 Ext 2229 * troach@fftahs.org
Service Description:	Supports for people living with pre-diabetes or diabetes Offers a diabetes management clinic to assist individuals in understanding and managing their illness Provides access to consultations with Registered Dietitian Cooperates with assistance from Registered Nurse Offers basic, advanced and diabetic foot care Offers foot screening clinics Coordinates services of a visiting Chiropodist once per month for three days Provides referrals to other foot care service providers Coordinates group grocery shopping tours to help individuals make healthy food choices and to learn about reading labels Offers presentations and printed material for public education and awareness Program services are provided through: Individual sessions Group sessions Health promotion activities
Fees:	None
Application:	Accepts walk-ins or booked appointments; no referral required Booked appointments required for visiting Chiropodist Clients can be seen in office, home or community visits
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Individuals 18 years of age and older and/or families from any of the 10 First Nation communities in the Fort Frances Tribal area Serves individuals with the following: Type 1/Type 2 Diabetes Gestational Diabetes Type 1/Type 2 Pregnancy Impaired Glucose Tolerance Impaired Fasting Glucose Pediatric Type 2
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 4-3-2025
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