WellfFort Community Health Centre

Four Corners Health Centre, Diabetes Education Program and Community Outreach

Record #: CWL1083
Last Modified: 07 Feb 2024
Last Full Update: 19 Apr 2023

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 
 
Currently due to the pandemic all groups are virtual via Zoom. Contact the Diabetes Education Program for information. In person appointments are available if required. Currently individual appointments are 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 Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm 
Diabetes Education Program onsite Tue and Thu only
Areas Served Mississauga - Malton
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 Covered ny OHIP
Languages English ; Hindi ; Polish ; Punjabi ; Urdu

Contact Information

Address & Map
Westwood Square
7205 Goreway Drive, Unit 75
Mississauga, ON L4T 2T9
 
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Intersection Goreway Dr and Morning Star Dr
Accessibility Fully Accessible
Office Phone 905-677-9599
Fax For Doctor referrals: 905-451-0458 * For Clients: 905-451-9774
E-Mail mail.fourcorners@wellfort.ca
Website https://www.wellfort.ca/home/programs-services/diabetes-education-and-support/diabetes-education
Primary Contact Bonnie Loranger, Manager-Diabetes Education Program; Phone: 905-451-8090 ext 103; Email: bonnie.loranger@wellfort.ca
Primary Executive Kimberley Floyd, Chief Executive Officer; Email: Kimberley.Floyd@wellfort.ca

Other Details

Established 2013
Funding Provincial
Service Level (50) Non Profit

Subjects

Subjects Diabetes ; Nutrition

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