Atikokan Family Health Team

Site: Atikokan Family Health Team Zuke Rd

Service: Diabetes Program

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Record #: RRD0353 Last Modified: 19 Oct 2018 Last Full Update: 21 Mar 2018
Description & Services
Description (Service) Provides education and services for the prevention, management and treatment of diabetes 
  • Provides case management and screening 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 
  • Communicates patients' concerns to family physician 
  • Assists individuals in finding appropriate services 
  • Provides referrals to other health care professionals and the Northern Diabetes Health Network
 
Compassionate Medication Program 
  • Provides diabetes medications (insulin, test strips etc) for individuals without medical coverage
Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Areas Served Atikokan
Eligibility Individuals diagnosed with diabetes or high-risk
 
Compassionate Medication Program 
Individuals without medical coverage or cannot afford medications
Application Requires referrals from Physician
 
Compassionate Medication Program 
Requires assessment with Diabetes Coordinator to determine need
Languages English
Fees None
Additional Service Sites
Contact Information
Office Phone 807-597-8781
Fax 807-597-6008
Website www.atikokanfht.com
Primary Executive Kristin St Pierre, Diabetes Case Manager and Registered Nurse; Phone: 807-597-8781 ext 2; Email: kristin@atikokanfht.com
Located In Community Atikokan
Address 101 Zuke Rd
Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0
 
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Intersection Zuke Rd and Mackenzie Ave E
Mailing Address c/o Diabetes Program, Keira Lacosse 
PO Box 398 
Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0
Physical Access Fully Accessible
Other Details
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Funding Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) -- North West Local Health Integration Network (NWLHIN)