Southern Ontario Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (SOADI)

Niagara Region
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Record #: NIA1910 Last Modified: 24 Sep 2012 Last Full Update: 24 Sep 2012
Contact Information
Address & Map
8 Clairmont St, Unit 2
Thorold, ON L2V 1R1
 
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Office Phone905-938-2915
Toll Free Phone1-888-514-1370
FaxToll free 1-866-352-0485
Websitewww.soadi.ca
Description & Services
Areas ServedBrampton ; Halton Region ; Hamilton ; Mississauga ; Niagara Region
DescriptionThe Southern Ontario Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care, which provides financial assistance for the development, and enhancement of programs and services focusing on the education, prevention, and management of diabetes in Aboriginal communities, both on and off-reserve. The high prevalence of diabetes in Aboriginal society has placed it among the top health priorities. 
 
The following are the prioritized strategic objectives of SOADI: 
* 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.
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
DatesAll year
LanguagesEnglish
Subjects
Service CategoriesDiabetes Management Clinics ~ First Nations Communities
See Also TermsDiabetes Screening ; Foot Screening ; Insulin Injection Supplies ; Wound Clinics
SubjectsDiabetes ; Native peoples