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Programme:
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Sandy Lake First Nation - Sandy Lake Health Authority - Diabetes Prevention Program
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Numéros de téléphone:
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807-774-3461
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Télécopie:
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807-774-4513
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Adresse
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PO Box 20
Sandy Lake, ON
P0V 1V0
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Adresse:
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Sandy Lake Health Authority
Sandy Lake First Nation
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Point géographique:
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- Operates as the site for the administration of health programs for the community
- Also houses the Community Health Representative, and mental health and addictions programs
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Accessibilité:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Heures d’ouverture:
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Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm
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Personnes-ressources publiques:
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Joan Rae - Health Director
807-774-1133
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Description des services:
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Provides education and services for the prevention, management and treatment of diabetes- Works in partnership between the community and diabetes/health researchers to address the challenges of diabetes
- Collects diabetes and related data from community members through a diabetes research team twice annually
School-Based Diabetes Prevention Program (SBDPP)- Provides a culturally-sensitive diabetes prevention program to students in grades 3 and 4
- Offers a curriculum consisting of information on diabetes, healthy eating and daily physical activities
Community-Wide Diabetes Prevention Activities- Provides education and information to community members through health fairs, music festivals, sports tournaments, nutrition awareness weeks and other special events
- Offers a morning snack program for all students at both the elementary and high school
- Collaborates with the Northern Store to provide shelf labels on healthy food choices
- Holds 2 weekly radio broadcasts, one geared to youth, to educate and raise awareness about diabetes and other health issues
- Maintains walking trails around the community
- Sponsors a walking club and various special events such as the poker walk
Also offers the following services:- 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
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Frais:
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None
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Procédé et formulaires:
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Program registration recommended
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Admissibilité / population desservie:
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Members of Sandy Lake First Nation living with or at-risk of developing diabetes
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Langues:
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English
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Zone desservie:
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Northern
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Dernière mise à jour:
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8/18/2025
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Adresse Web du profil de service:
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fre/displayService.aspx?id=224485
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