Whitesand First Nation - Health Office

Application

Appointments required; contact the Community Health Representative

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Whitesand First Nation living with prediabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, or who are at-risk

Fees

None

Contacts

Brenda Kwandibens - Community Health Representative
brenda.kwandibens@whitesandfirstnation.com
Angela Nodin - Health Coordinator
angela.nodin@whitesandfirstnation.com

Languages

English

Language Note

Interpretive Services

Accessibility

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Supports for individuals living with prediabetes or diabetes
Provides education and services for the prevention, management and treatment of diabetes

Provides case management and screening services in cooperation with the Diabetes Team from the St Joseph's Care Group in Thunder Bay
Offers basic foot care services
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

Diabetes Program