Program:
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Juvenile Diabetes Education Centre
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Address:
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835 King St W, 3rd Fl, A Wing Kitchener, ON N2G 1G3
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Map
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Location:
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Kitchener (KW Hospital area)
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Hours:
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Service | |
Mon | 7:30am-3:30pm | |
Tue | 7:30am-3:30pm | |
Wed | 7:30am-3:30pm | |
Thu | 7:30am-3:30pm | |
Fri | 7:30am-3:30pm | |
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Service Description:
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Diabetes education for children and adolescents * children, adolescents and their families receive interdisciplinary care * follow-up is maintained at regular three month intervals for ongoing support and education * team members involved are nurses, dietitians, social workers, child life and art therapy instructors, endocrinologist and psychologist by referral * fully developed insulin pump program
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Application:
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Medical referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Child and youth up to 18 years with diabetes and their families
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Provides translation services for several languages, including interpretation support for community members that are deaf or hard of hearing
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