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Rehabilitative Care in North West
Soins de réadaptation en Ontario du Nord-Ouest
Program: Diabetes Health Thunder Bay
Organizations: St Joseph's Care Group
St Joseph's Care Group - St Joseph's Heritage
Description of Services: Supports for people living with prediabetes or diabetes
  • Provides the knowledge and skills for people with diabetes to take control of their health
  • Designated as an Assistive Devices Program registered for the provision of insulin infusion pump training in Northwestern Ontario

Pediatric Diabetes
  • Offers education and clinic services to families of children and youth with diabetes
  • Provides necessary survival skills to allow the patient to manage their diabetes at home
  • Provides ongoing medical care and support
  • Offers educational and social events, including support groups

Pregnancy Program
  • Provides education in meal planning, blood glucose monitoring, use of insulin pens, and recording results
  • Offers preconception counseling to ensure good control of diabetes before pregnancy
  • Provides follow up during the pregnancy as well as post-partum, providing further support as required

Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes in Adults
  • Provides education and support as well as access to the tools and resources to help clients self-manage

Prediabetes Program
  • Teaches individuals who are at risk for diabetes the skills to help them to prevent or delay diabetes
  • Provides information in a group setting on topics such as activity, cholesterol, weight management, and healthy eating
Requirements
Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Individuals with prediabetes, at high risk for diabetes, or living with diabetes
Application:
  • Open to referrals from any source including self-referrals

  • Call to schedule an appointment for initial intake

  • Bring glucose monitor, blood sugar records and list of current medications to each appointment
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 807-344-3422
Toll-Free: 1-800-489-3422
Fax: 807-346-8006
Email: sjcg@tbh.net
Website: www.sjcg.net/services/complex-physical-rehab/diabe...
Address: 63 Carrie St St Joseph's Heritage
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A 4J2
Map
Location:
  • Located on Carrie St in the N ward of Thunder Bay within the first block N of Red River Rd
  • Closest intersection is at Carrie St and Martha St
  • St Joseph's Heritage includes Bethammi Nursing Home, Diabetes Health, The Manor House
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm

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