Zhiibaahaasing First Nation

Site: Zhiibaahaasing Health Clinic

Service: Diabetes Program

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Record #: MAN0372 Last Modified: 23 Feb 2017 Last Full Update: 23 Feb 2017
Description & Services
Public Comments Tribal Council: United Chiefs & Councils of Mnidoo Mnising (UCCMM)  
Political Territorial Organization: Union of Ontario Indians (UOI)  
Manitoulin Island Treaty
Description (Service) Provides education and services for the prevention, management and treatment of diabetes  
  • Provides case management and screening services  
  • Provides 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 including monitoring blood sugar levels, medications, healthy eating, exercise, and other lifestyle choices 
  • Assists individuals in finding appropriate services  
  • Provides referrals to other health care professionals as needed
Hours Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-12 noon
Areas Served Zhiibaahaasing First Nation
Eligibility
  • Members of Zhiibaahaasing First Nation 
  • Adults 18 years and older with pre-diabetes, type 1 diabetes, and type 2 diabetes
Application
  • Registration required 
  • Does not require a referral
Languages English ; Interpretive Services - Ojibway, available upon request
Fees None
Additional Service Sites
Contact Information
Office Phone 705-283-3963
Fax 705-283-3964
E-Mail zhiiband@manitoulin.net
Primary Contact Receptionist
Primary Executive Eleanor Antoine, Community Health Representative
Alternate Executive Eleanor Debassige, Diabetes Health Promoter, Mnaamodzawin Health Services; Phone: 705-368-2182 ext 229; Email: eleanor@mnaamodzawin.com
Site Location Community is located off Hwy 540 just W of Silver Water in NW corner of Manitoulin Island, adjacent to Sheshegwaning First Nation
Located In Community Zhiibaahaasing First Nation
Address 36 Sagon Rd
Zhiibaahaasing, ON P0P 1Y0
 
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Mailing Address c/o Diabetes Program 
Box 1 
Zhiibaahaasing, ON P0P 1Y0
Physical Access Fully Accessible
Other Details
Legal Status (10) Local Government ; (50) Non Profit
Funding Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC); North East Local Health Integration Network (NELHIN) ; Federal - Health Canada -- First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB)