WellFort Community Health Services

Bramalea Community Health Centre, Diabetes Education Program and Community Outreach

Record #: CWL0274
Last Modified: 04 Jun 2024
Last Full Update: 15 May 2024

Address/Location Info

Address & Map
40 Finchgate Blvd, Suite 224
Brampton, ON L6T 3J1
Located In Community Brampton
Intersection Bramalea Rd and Queen St E
Accessibility Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-451-6959
Fax For Doctor referrals: 905-451-0458 * For Clients: 905-451-9774
E-Mail 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

Description/Eligibility/Service Details

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

Record Details

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Other Info

Service Level (50) Non Profit

Subjects

Publication CCAC ; CCAC310 ; CDRCP-CIP ; INFOPEEL-PUBLIC ; OACCAC-CW ; SPECIALNEEDS-PUBLIC