| Record #: NIA2417 |
Last Modified: 06 Mar 2013 |
Last Full Update: 08 Nov 2012 |
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| Description & Services |
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| Areas Served | Niagara Region |
| Description | A Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) funded foot care program.
Offers free foot care to diabetic or pre-diabetic seniors who do not have the resources to access foot care. Services are provided by Registered Chiropodists (licensed foot and ankle specialists) and Registered Practical Nurses.
Clinics are held in Welland, Port Colborne, Niagara Falls, St Catharines and Fort Erie. Call for more details. |
| Hours | Irregular, call for details |
| Dates | All year |
| Eligibility | Diabetic or pre-diabetic seniors and others, who may have risk factors including peripheral neuropathy, decreased sensation, foot deformities, evidence of peripheral vascular disease, boney prominences, plantar callus, absent pedal pulses, diabetes and have barriers (e.g. income, language) to using existing services. |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Application | Referral by family doctor or health professional. Priority is based on the severity of risk factors. |
| Fees | None - no cost to eligible clients |
| Contact Information |
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| Address & Map | |
| Located In Community | Welland |
| Intersection | Woodlawn Rd and Rice Rd |
| Office Phone | 289-820-7024 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-361-3338 |
| Fax | 289-820-7855 |
| Website | www.nhchc.ca |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Other Details |
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| Service Level | (30) Provincial Government ; (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 2010 |
| Elections | Sep |
| Funding | Provincial - Hamilton, Niagara, Haldimand, Brant Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) |
| Subjects |
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| Subjects | Diabetes ; Foot care ; Seniors |
| Broader Terms | Adults ; Age groups ; Diseases ; Endocrine diseases ; Health ; Health services ; Metabolic diseases ; Treatments |
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