Diabetes in Action (Teen Health Centre)

T: 519-253-1550

This program works to increase awareness about type 2 and type 1 diabetes, promote health, prevent disease, and enhance quality of life. Registered Dietitians and Certified Diabetes Nurse Educators provide counselling for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes in people 19 years of age and over. Group classes for type 1 diabetes will be offered in the near future. The program accepts both physician referrals and self-referrals. May be available for screenings and presentations. Call for more information.

Diabetes Programme of Windsor-Essex

(Sandwich Community Health Centre)

T: 519-254-3402 · F: 519-254-8745 · mailbox@sandwichchc.org · www.sandwichchc.org

The Diabetes Programme Windsor-Essex (DPWE) works to increase awareness about type 2 diabetes, promote health, prevent disease, and enhance quality of life. Through the work of both nurses and Registered Dietitians, DPWE provides information, education, support, and motivation for people in Windsor-Essex County living with diabetes or wanting to know more about this disease.

Services offered:

• Diabetes education classes
• Displays at malls, health fairs, and special events
• Information sessions
• Screening opportunities
• Support groups
• Workshops (workshops include information on healthy eating and physical activity)

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario (HSFO)

T: 519-254-4345 · F: 519-254-4215 · www.heartandstroke.ca

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario offers a number of brochures and pamphlets on topics such as eating healthier, coping with stress, tobacco and your heart, the effects of second-hand smoke, and discovering the five steps to a healthier future.

The Canadian Cancer Society

T: 519-254-5116 · F: 519-254-4809 · www.ontario.cancer.ca or www.cancer.ca

The Canadian Cancer Society provides educational presentations at the workplace, free of charge. Resources and a display may also accompany the presentation. They also provide printed materials that might be useful for your employees including:

• Seven Steps to Health (pamphlet)
• Eat Well, Be Active: What you can do (booklet)
• 5 to 10 a Day for Better Health (pamphlet)
• Prostate Health – What Men Can Do
• Breast Health - What you can do
• Early detection and screening: Facts for women and men

The Canadian Diabetes Association

T: 519-253-1797 · F: 519-253-6305 · www.diabetes.ca

The Canadian Diabetes Association provides information about diabetes, what it is, how it occurs, the difference between type 1 and type 2, assessing your personal risk for diabetes, the history of diabetes, and much more. Their “What Now” packages provide basic information on diabetes to help people cope after their initial diagnosis until they can get into a treatment centre. These packages can be obtained in person from the local office, by mail, and through their website.

Services offered:

• Free literature on diabetes prevention, management, and prevention of complications.
• Beyond the Basics: Meal Planning for Healthy Eating resource book and poster.
• Diabetes cookbooks at reasonable prices.
• Referrals to diabetes-related resources and contacts available in the community.
• Free lending library of resources and books.
• Blood glucose meter training.
• Summer camps for children with type 1 diabetes.
• Insurance for people with diabetes.
• Advocacy for people discriminated against because of their diabetes.
• Financial aid through the Monitoring for Health Program as well as information on other financial assistance programs available through the provincial government for those who qualify.
• Public presentations: Signature Program – five presentations adapted to the agency’s need.
• Displays at health fairs, malls, and special events.

The Kidney Health Centre (The Kidney Foundation of Canada)

T: 1-800- 414-3484 ext.22 · www.kidney.on.ca/RP_healthcentre

The Kidney Health Centre is an education and risk assessment program that has been developed by the Kidney Foundation of Canada to raise awareness of high blood pressure (hypertension) and diabetes – the leading causes of kidney disease. Participants can assess and maintain their kidney health by gaining important information about cardiovascular risks and diabetic health conditions, discuss lifestyle choices that can reduce their risk of developing kidney disease, and have their blood pressure and blood sugar levels measured and reviewed. They may be available for worksite screening programs.

Windsor-Essex Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

T: 519-253-3000 ext 2419 · F : 519-971-3633 · www.uwindsor.ca/cardiacrehab

The cardiac rehabilitation program, located at the St. Denis Centre of the University of Windsor, aims to help individuals with heart disease to return to an active life, confident and positive about their physical abilities, and educated and committed to positive lifestyle changes. It offers medically supervised morning and evening exercise classes, lectures and guest speakers, a reference library, spousal support program, and CPR classes.

AIDS Committee of Windsor

T: 519-973-0222 · www.aidswindsor.org · admin@aidswindsor.org

The AIDS Committee of Windsor provides support and educational services for people at risk of, living with, or affected by HIV/AIDS in Essex and Kent counties. They offer a variety of resources and services that support the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS, including safer sex guidelines, community health promotion and education, advocacy, information line, needle exchange program, methadone maintenance and case management, Hepatitis C treatment, and referral services for HIV testing. They also provide resources on other sexually transmitted infections. A speaker’s bureau is available to provide presentations on topics related to HIV/AIDS.

Canadian Digestive Health Foundation

www.cdhf.ca

The Canadian Digestive Health Foundation is a national charity that provides programs and services to those suffering from digestive disorders across the country. Through the website, you can access information on digestive illnesses, submit questions to gastrointestinal experts, and connect to other people with the same illness.

Canadian Lung Association

www.lung.ca

The focus of the Canadian Lung Association is to lead nationwide and international lung health initiatives, prevent lung disease, help people manage lung disease, and promote lung health. Visit the website to learn more about the respiratory system, different lung diseases, and ways to protect your lungs.

The Asthma Society of Canada

www.asthma.ca  ·  www.asthmakids.ca

The Asthma Society of Canada provides information for everyone living with asthma. People with asthma and their family members can go online to learn more about controlling symptoms, medications, and lifestyle triggers. Take your kids to www.asthmakids.ca so they can read stories from other kids with asthma, and have access to a variety of online activities.