WellFort Community Health Services
Bramalea Community Health Centre, Diabetes Education Program and Community Outreach
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Record #:
CWL0274
Last Modified:
04 Jun 2024
Last Full Update:
15 May 2024
Record Details
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BramaleaCHC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellfortchs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BramaleaCHC Website: https://www.wellfort.ca/home/programs-services/diabetes-education-and-support/diabetes-education YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/bramaleachc |
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Description & Services
| Description | Comprehensive diabetes education for people living with type 2 diabetes and those at risk of developing diabetes (pre-diabetes) The program and services are provided by certified diabetes nurse educators and certified diabetes registered dietitians * group or private appointments are available Educating people with type 2 diabetes to: reduce risk of complications deal with emotions connected to the disease manage blood sugar levels cope with stress control weight prevent and manage foot problems take medications correctly develop a healthy eating plan meet and learn from other people with diabetes Educates people at risk of developing diabetes to: reduce blood sugar levels lose weight label read /make healthy food choices create a realistic physical activity plan take medications correctly Contact the Diabetes Education Program for information. In person appointments are available if required. Currently individual appointments are in person, by phone or Zoom Diabetes Community Outreach: diabetes health education provided at community locations (religious, community organization, school, or work place), for groups of five or more adults living with Type 2 Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes |
| Hours | Mon, Wed, Fri 8am-4pm * Tue, Thu 8am-8pm |
| Areas Served | Brampton |
| Eligibility | Over the age of 18 years, living with type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes or at high risk for developing diabetes |
| Application | Complete a client assessment form in person or via phone * call to make an appointment. Self referral or Doctor referral |
| Fees | Most services covered by OHIP |
| Languages | English ; Hindi ; Marathi ; Polish ; Punjabi ; Urdu |
Contact Information
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Bramalea Rd and Queen St E |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | 905-451-6959 |
| Fax | For Doctor referrals: 905-451-0458 * For Clients: 905-451-9774 |
| info@wellfort.ca | |
| Website | https://www.wellfort.ca/home/programs-services/diabetes-education-and-support/diabetes-education |
| Primary Contact | Bonnie Loranger, Manager; Phone: 905-451-8090 ext 103 |
| Primary Executive | Kimberley Floyd, Chief Executive Officer; Email: kimberley.floyd@wellfort.ca |
Other Details
| Established | 2008 |
| Funding | Provincial |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
Subjects
| Subjects | Community health centres ; Diabetes ; Educational counselling ; Health clinics |