Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle, Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle, Niagara Region

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Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle

Site: Niagara Region

Service: Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle, Niagara Region

Record #: IMP0159

Last Modified: 04 Nov 2024

Last Full Update: 31 Oct 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	905-938-2915
Toll Free Phone	1-888-514-1370
Fax	1-866-352-0485
E-Mail	officemanager@idhc.life
Website	www.idhc.life
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube
Primary Contact	Allissa Sims, Office Manager/Human Resources; Phone: 519-350-6789; Email: officemanager@idhc.life
Alternate Contact	Yvette Amor, Director of Operations; Phone: 289-929-7892; Email: operations@idhc.life

Site Information

Located In Community	Thorold
Address & Map	3250 Schmon Pkwy Unit 1B Thorold, ON Canada L2V 4Y6
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Agency Information

Primary Executive

Roslynn Baird, Executive Director; Email: executivedirector@idhc.life

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	IDHC provides programs and services focusing on the development, and enhancement of programs and services focusing on the education, prevention, and management of diabetes in Indigenous communities, both on and off-reserve. The high prevalence of diabetes in Indigenous society has placed it among the top health priorities. Develop and distribute culturally appropriate education, promotion and prevention resources based on community needs Advocate, support and promote access to treatment and care options Establish and maintain appropriate networking, through coordination and recommendation of services Identify local and regional service needs related to diabetes, through data collection Act as a resource for other health and education service providers Gather, share, and support relevant diabetes research
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Barrie ; Brampton ; Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) ; Mississauga ; Niagara Region ; Sudbury ; Toronto Downtown
Eligibility	Indigenous people - inclusive of First nation, Metis, and Inuit communities
Application	Call or visit website
Languages	English
Fees	None

Categories and Classification

Youth Main Categories	Health
Youth Sub-Categories	Health Support Groups
Service Categories	Disease Prevention Programs ~ Diabetes ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Diabetes ; Health Related Advocacy Groups ~ Diabetes

Agency Overview