Program: Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative
Organizations: Pays Plat First Nation
Pays Plat First Nation - Band Office
Pays Plat First Nation - Pays Plat Health Centre
Description of Services: 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 that can include:
  • Community Kitchen
  • Information sessions
  • Nutrition Bingo
Requirements
Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Pays Plat First Nation living with diabetes or at-risk
Application: Program registration required
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 807-824-1112
Fax: 807-824-4623
Email: pphealth@tbaytel.net
Website: ppfn.ca/
Address: 10 Pow Wow Dr Business Centre, Unit C
Thunder Bay Unorganized
P0T 3C0
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Location:
  • Located at Pow Wow Rd in the community of Pays Plat First Nation
  • Situated at the Business Centre
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Contacts: Debbie Bouchard - Community Health Representative
807-824-1112 Ext 230

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