Thursday, July 26, 2012
Diabetes Access Line Launched
A new toll free access line for diabetes services in Renfrew County is now available for
those seeking information, referrals and more.
Launched by the Renfrew County Diabetes Education Program, the new access line
follows the recent implementation of a central intake and scheduling system across all
diabetes education sites in Renfrew County.
Now, to access services, one phone call to one number is all it takes to find the answers
you are looking for - 1-855-293-7838.
The Renfrew County Diabetes Education Program is a regional program administered
by the Pembroke Regional Hospital which offers diabetes education services across
five hospital sites in Renfrew County - Arnprior Memorial, Deep River & District,
Renfrew Victoria, Pembroke Regional and St. Francis Memorial.
Services are also offered at nine outreach sites - Arnprior Villa, Quail Creek in Renfrew,
Fairfield’s in Eganville, Pikwakanagan in Golden Lake, Rainbow Valley CHC in Killaloe,
Whitewater Bromley CHC in Beachburg, Petawawa Centennial FHT, Riverview Heights
(Pembroke) and Supple’s Landing in Pembroke.
Diabetes education services including screening, assessment, individual and group
classes, follow-up consults, telemedicine services with specialists and public
awareness sessions for the community, are provided by diabetes education teams
consisting of registered nurses and registered dietitians.
The educators work in collaboration with family physicians, endocrinologists,
pharmacists, other healthcare professionals and family members to deliver clientcentred self-managed care for individuals living with or at risk of developing diabetes.
Referrals to any diabetes education clinic can be self-directed or physician and provider directed.
To access services which help prevent diabetes or improve diabetes control by
achieving a healthy lifestyle, or for more information:
Call 1-855-293-7838 or Fax 1-855-293-7839
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Karen Roosen, Diabetes Education Coordinator
Pembroke Regional Hospital
(613) 732-3675 ext. 6530 / karen.roosen@pemreghos.org
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