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Program: Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative
Organizations: Grassy Narrows First Nation
Grassy Narrows First Nation - Band Office
Grassy Narrows First Nation - Grassy Narrows Medical Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-925-2850
Toll-Free: 1-800-790-8887
Fax: 807-925-2182
Address: c/o c/o Medical Centre
Box 211 c/o Medical Centre
Grassy Narrows, ON
P0X 1B0
Street
Address:
Upper Core
Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek First Nation
Location: Medical Centre is located in the community of Grassy Narrows First Nation
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm * Fri 8:30 am-12 noon
Contacts: Wayne Hyacinthe - Health Director
wghyacinthe@gmail.com
Service Description: Education and services for the prevention, management and treatment of diabetes provided by Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe'iyewigamig (WYNHAC) - Diabetes Education Services
(807)467-8770, Confidential fax line (807)467-2666
Services:
  • 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
Fees: None
Application: Appointments recommended
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Grassy Narrows First Nation living with diabetes or at-risk
Languages: English

This information was last completely updated on: 2-24-2025


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