Text Box: A recent report by the Institute of Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) points to extremely high rates of diabetes in the Jane-Finch Community. To help those living in this community to manage their diabetes, Black Creek Community Health Centre is offering a Diabetes Education Program.   Goal: To help people living with diabetes manage their condition and improve their quality of health.   Team: The Diabetes Education Team includes Diabetes Nurse Educators, a Registered Dietitian, Community Health Worker and a Coordinator. Clients: Adults living with Type 2 diabetes or Pre-Diabetes (also called

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Text Box: Teen Pregnancy: Book Launch & Forum

Text Box: BLACK CREEK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE

Text Box: Spring Newsletter

Text Box:   “Impaired Glucose Tolerance” or “Impaired Fasting Glucose”). To book an appointment: Call 416-249-8000 to book an appointment with the Diabetes Education Program or for more information about upcoming group classes and events. Self-referrals are accepted.  The Diabetes Education Program is a community-based program that is committed to working with community members and organizations.   Focus groups are being organized at various times and locations.  These groups will consist of individuals living in the Jane-Finch community, as well as representatives from local organizations. These focus groups will assist the Diabetes Education Team in the planning of diabetes programs and services.   If you are a resident of the community, and are interested in joining a diabetes focus group, please contact Michelle Westin, Community Health Worker at 416-249-8000 x 2291.  

Text Box: Teen Moms on the Move program, located in the Jane Finch community.  Audience participation will follow their presentation. Drawing on ten years of experience working with teen mothers, Wanda MacNevin honours the voices of young women:

Text Box: their stories,  struggles, and the strength they found to face them in her new book. The event will take place at Yorkwoods Public Library, 1785 Finch Ave. West, at 6:00 pm. For more information, please contact Lisa at 416 249-1252 x 2298.    

Text Box: We will be hosting a Forum and Book Launch on the issue of Teenage Pregnancy on Wednesday, May 14, 2008. Teens  interviewed for the book “If I only Knew…Stories of Teen Moms” will share their experiences, as will  teens from the current

Text Box: Diabetes Education for You in Our Community: Knowledge. Skills. Support.

Text Box: SPRING 2008  

Text Box: Black Creek Community Health Centre        WINTER NEWSLETTER                              home     Newsletter index      Page  1,  2,  3,  4

 

Diabetes Education

For YOU

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Introducing…

JENNY LYTTLE,

Our new Community Dietician!

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Community

Garden Update

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Spring Safety Tips & Activities for Families

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Our Team is GROWING!

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