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Program: Diabetes Program
Organizations: Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-274-3131
Fax: 833-479-0721
Email: info@gizhac.com
Website: www.gizhac.com
Address: Box 686
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M9
Street
Address:
1460 Idylwild Dr
Fort Frances
Location:
  • Located at Idylwild Dr one block S of Hwy 11
  • Closest intersection is at Idylwild Dr and School Rd
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
Contacts: Elin Czayka - Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator
eczayka@gizhac.com
Service Description: Provides a primary health care clinic and outreach programs for Indigenous individuals and families

  • Promotes independence and self-management for individuals with diabetes through a new incentive program called "Discovering Diabetes"
  • Focuses on early prevention
  • Provides lunch and learn information sessions on topics including:
    • Exercise and diabetes
    • Gestational diabetes
    • Lab and medication review
    • Wellness strategies
    Also offers:
    • Mobile eye van referrals
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Referrals to foot care
    Fees: None
    Application: Requires booked appointment
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Indigenous people living in the Rainy River District both on/off-reserve
    Languages: English

    This information was last completely updated on: 1-28-2026


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