Sandy Lake Health Authority - Diabetes Prevention Program

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Program:	Sandy Lake Health Authority - Diabetes Prevention Program

Organizations:	Sandy Lake First Nation

Phone Numbers:	807-774-3461

Fax:	807-774-4513


Address:	PO Box 20 Sandy Lake, ON P0V 1V0

Street Address:	Sandy Lake Health Authority Sandy Lake First Nation

Location:	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

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:	Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm

Contacts:	Joan Rae - Health Director 807-774-1133

Service Description:	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

Fees:	None

Application:	Program registration recommended

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Members of Sandy Lake First Nation living with or at-risk of developing diabetes

Languages:	English

This information was last completely updated on: 8-18-2025

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