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Organization:
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Halton Healthcare
Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
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Address:
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3001 Hospital Gate, Area H - Halton Diabetes Program, 2C-112
Oakville, ON
L6M 0L8
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Intersection:
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Third Line and Dundas St W
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Hours:
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| Mon | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Tue | 12noon-8pm | |
| Wed | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Thu | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Fri | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
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Service Description:
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Provides outpatient care, education and support to children and adults with type 1 and 2 diabetes, prediabetes and gestational diabetes * team consists of diabetes educators (nurse educators and dietitian educators), social worker, kinesiologist (exercise specialist), endocrinologists, nurse practitioner, and support staff * supports patients learning knowledge and skill on diabetes management and staying on track with healthy living behaviours * education is provided through individual appointments, group programs, and workshops at a variety of locations in the Halton region
Adult Education Program- one-to-one teaching and group sessions
- initial individual assessment
- follow-up visits
- one-to-one appointment a Nurse Practitioner in Endocrinology or an endocrinologist
- all types of diabetes and prediabetes
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Application:
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Primary care providers (family doctor or nurse practitioner) or community endocrinologists can refer a patient by contacting the Mississauga Halton Central Intake Program at 905-338-2983 ext 4872 * adults interested in attending a Diabetes Education Program can also contact the Mississauga Halton central Intake Program to initiate the referral process (self-referral)
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults 18 years and older with pre-diabetes, type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes * pediatric patients 5 to 18 years
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Languages:
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English * Arabic * Chinese (Mandarin) * Hindi * Korean * Portuguese * Gujarati
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Language Notes:
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Interpretive Services
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Area Served:
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Halton Region and area
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