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Program: Diabetes Program
Organizations: Nibinamik First Nation
Nibinamik First Nation - Band Office
Nibinamik First Nation - Nibinamik Health Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-593-2211
Fax: 807-593-2253
Email: health@summerbeaver.com
Website: www.nibinamik.ca/
Address: c/o c/o Nursing Station, Nibinamik
PO Box 116 c/o Nibinamik Health Centre
Summer Beaver, ON
P0T 3B0
Street
Address:
Nibinamik Health Centre
Nibinamik First Nation
Location:
  • Functions as a Nursing Station/Health Centre for the community of Nibinamik First Nation
  • Located near the Band Office
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Contacts: Johnny Yellowhead - Health Director
Service Description: 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
Coordinates activities including but not limited to:
  • Fitness programs with monthly weigh-in
  • Foot care clinics
  • Health displays in community
  • Healthy snacks workshops in school
  • Nutrition bingos and programs
  • Walks
Fees: None
Application: Program registration required
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Nibinamik First Nation living with diabetes or at-risk
Languages: English

This information was last completely updated on: 8-1-2025


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