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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
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
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
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
Service Description:	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
Application:	Appointments recommended
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Members of Neskantaga First Nation living with diabetes or at-risk
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 6-18-2025
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