Sault Ste. Marie Diabetes Directory
A Guiding Light to Diabetes Services in Algoma!
Algoma Diabetes Education and Care Program 541-2670
83 Willow Avenue http://www.ghc.on.ca “programs” link
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-4pm, Noon hour appointments available on Monday and Tuesday
Located on a bus route and has free parking.
83 Willow Avenue http://www.ghc.on.ca “programs” link
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-4pm, Noon hour appointments available on Monday and Tuesday
Located on a bus route and has free parking.
Algoma Diabetes Education and Care Program (ADEC), a member program of the Northern Diabetes Health Network (NDHN) ( http://www.ndhn.com) is hosted by the Group Health Centre. It is open to the general public who have been diagnosed with diabetes. Self referrals as well as referrals from your health care provider. The program offers a full range of services including:
• Nurses, dietitians, physicians and social workers who are available to work with you and your physician in managing your diabetes.
• Adult, pediatrics, pregnancy and diabetes prevention.
• Individual assessment, education, care and follow-up is provided to all clients through a combination of individual and group sessions.
• Specialty education classes are available to all clients, these include label reading, active living, stress management and portion control.
• Adult, pediatrics, pregnancy and diabetes prevention.
• Individual assessment, education, care and follow-up is provided to all clients through a combination of individual and group sessions.
• Specialty education classes are available to all clients, these include label reading, active living, stress management and portion control.
ADEC also engages in diabetes outreach to satellite communities in the Algoma region. This program provides health promotion and diabetes awareness to service groups, schools and other health care agencies.
Canadian Diabetes Association 759-1233
134 Northern Avenue East http://www.diabetes.ca/
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-4pm, resource centre hours vary - please call for more information.
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-4pm, resource centre hours vary - please call for more information.
Established over 50 years ago, the Canadian Diabetes Association is a charitable organization that has grown to include a presence in more than 150 communities across the country. The Canadian Diabetes Association promotes the health of Canadians through diabetes research, education, service and advocacy.
The Canadian Diabetes Association works in communities across the country to promote the health of Canadians and eliminate diabetes through our strong nationwide network of volunteers, employees, healthcare professionals, researchers, partners and supporters. In the struggle against this global epidemic, our expertise is recognized around the world. The Canadian Diabetes Association: setting the world standard.
The Canadian Diabetes Association offers:
• Toll free information line available to answer your questions 1-800–BANTING (226-8464)
• CDA spent 6.7 million dollars on diabetes research in fiscal 2008
• Education sessions and speakers for groups and workplaces
• Books, pamphlets, videotapes, and cookbooks etc. available at your local office
• Advocacy: working with municipal, provincial, territorial and federal governments to ensure they recognize diabetes as one of the most significant public health issues in Canada today and take action to address it
• Kid’s Camp Huronda information - http://www.diabetes.ca/ under “Get Involved”, “Helping You”
• Financial assistance information - see the financial assistance section on this web site or on the diabetes resource directory homepage.
• CDA spent 6.7 million dollars on diabetes research in fiscal 2008
• Education sessions and speakers for groups and workplaces
• Books, pamphlets, videotapes, and cookbooks etc. available at your local office
• Advocacy: working with municipal, provincial, territorial and federal governments to ensure they recognize diabetes as one of the most significant public health issues in Canada today and take action to address it
• Kid’s Camp Huronda information - http://www.diabetes.ca/ under “Get Involved”, “Helping You”
• Financial assistance information - see the financial assistance section on this web site or on the diabetes resource directory homepage.
Heart and Stroke Foundation 253-3775
59 Great Northern Road, http://www.heartandstroke.ca
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am– 4:30pm
Located on a bus route and provides free parking
59 Great Northern Road, http://www.heartandstroke.ca
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am– 4:30pm
Located on a bus route and provides free parking
• Provides a resource center focused on educating the public about risk factors and prevention of heart disease and stroke. Also administers information and resources to the survivors of stroke and heart attacks
• Free weekly blood pressure screening is available to the public on Thursdays from 1pm–4pm
• Free weekly blood pressure screening is available to the public on Thursdays from 1pm–4pm
The Kidney Foundation of Canada 949-0400
514 Queen Street East - 2nd Floor http://www.kidney.ca
Hours: Monday to Wednesday 8am–3pm
514 Queen Street East - 2nd Floor http://www.kidney.ca
Hours: Monday to Wednesday 8am–3pm
(Closed Thursday-Sunday)
email: ssmkidney@shaw.ca
Located on a bus route and free parking can be found nearby
email: ssmkidney@shaw.ca
Located on a bus route and free parking can be found nearby
The Kidney Foundation of Canada provides information and educational materials on the following topics:
• Travel loans
• Peer support programs
• Patient symposia and education days
• Medical research
• Peer support programs
• Patient symposia and education days
• Medical research
Health Agencies and Associations
- Top 3 Things Everyone with Diabetes Should Know
- Health Agencies and Associations
- Kids Camp Huronda
- Native Centres
- Workplace Presentations
- Helpful Links
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