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Program:	Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative
Organizations:	Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation - Band Office Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation - Health Office
Phone Numbers:	807-548-5876
Toll-Free:	1-888-767-4960
Fax:	807-548-2337
Email:	health1@niisaachewan.ca
Website:	www.niisaachewan.ca/programs/health/aboriginal-dia...
Address:	Dalles Rd RR 1 Kenora, ON P9N 3W7
Street Address:	22 Band Office Rd Ochiichagwe'babigo'ining First Nation
Location:	Band office is located at Band Office Rd in the community of Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation, formerly known as Dalles First Nation Community is approx 27 km NW of Kenora off Hwy 17A and along Hwy 658 Consists of 2 settlements:
Accessibility:	Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Health Services: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm Alternating Fri 9 am-1 pm
Contacts:	Diabetes Coordinator and Community Health Representative 807-548-5876 Ext 228 * health2@niisaachewan.ca
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
Fees:	None
Application:	Program registration required
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Members of Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation living with diabetes or at-risk
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 4-3-2025
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