North Hamilton Community Health Centre
Service: Feet First: Steps for Health
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: HAM0597 | Last Full Update: 25 Oct 2018 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-523-6611 ext 2000 * Feet First 905-523-0090 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-844-223-3338 |
| Website | hamilton.danimaclients.com/pages/index/Feet%20First%3A%20Steps%20For%20Health |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
| Established | 2009 |
| Funding | Provincial |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Provides assessments, consultation and treatment to people with diabetes. Services are provided by Registered Chiropodists (licensed foot and ankle specialists) and Registered Practical Nurses. Satellite clinics are located in Stoney Creek (New Village Retirement Home), Burlington (Joseph Brant Community Health Centre), Haldimand, Norfolk, Brant, and Niagara (under the Feet First Niagara program). |
| Hours | North Hamilton Community Health Centre Mon, Tue 8 am-5 pm, Wed, Thu 8 am-8 pm, Fri 8 am-4 pm * Foot Care Appointments : Hours vary, evening appointments available |
| Areas Served | Brant County ; Burlington ; Haldimand County ; Hamilton (City of) ; Niagara Region ; Norfolk County |
| Eligibility | People with diabetes who have risk factors such as peripheral neuropathy, decreased sensation, foot deformities, evidence of peripheral vascular disease, boney prominences, plantar callus, absent pedal pulses, (no open wounds) and/or barriers to using existing services (e.g. income, language) |
| Application | Physician referral required |
| Languages | English ; Albanian ; Spanish ; Interpretive Services |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Hamilton Central |
| Address & Map | 438 Hughson St N Hamilton, ON L8L 4N5 |
| Intersection | Hughson St N and Burlington St E |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| Service Categories | Fall Prevention Programs ; Podiatry/Foot Care ~ Older Adults ; Podiatry/Foot Care ~ Older Adults ~ Diabetes |
