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Program:
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Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health - Wabano Diabetes Education Program
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Phone Numbers:
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613-748-0657
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Fax:
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613-748-0550
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Address:
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299 Montreal Rd
Ottawa, ON
K1L 6B8
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Intersection:
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Vanier Pkwy and Montreal Rd
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Location:
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Ottawa
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm
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Executives:
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Allison Fisher - Executive Director
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Public Contacts:
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Joanne Soucie - Director of Health Services
613-748-0657 ext 248
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Service Description:
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Cultural and medical supports for the Indigenous community at risk of developing diabetes, or living with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes * Supports and services offered in a culturally-sensitive environment
- traditional seasonal healthy living activities
- insulin initiation and management
- nutrition and healthy eating
- physical activity (group fitness)
- family support and education
- weekly group education classes and health workshops
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Self-referral or through Diabetes Central Ottawa
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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First Nation, Inuit and Metis peoples 18 years and older at risk of developing diabetes, with diabetes or pre-diabetes
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Ottawa and area
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Last Updated:
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4/28/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=208715
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