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Program:
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Sandy Lake Health Authority - Diabetes Prevention Program
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Address:
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PO Box 20
Sandy Lake, ON
P0V 1V0
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Sandy Lake Health Authority
Sandy Lake First Nation
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Location:
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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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Service Description:
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Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Sandy Lake First Nation- Independent First Nation (No Tribal Council affiliation)
- Political Territorial
Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #5
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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Application:
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Program registration recommended
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Members of Sandy Lake First Nation living with or at-risk of developing diabetes
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