Community Health Nurse – Gail Nahmabin, RN
Gail Nahmabin is our Community Health Nurse. Gail can help you in many ways such as: immunizations, communicable/infectious disease control and surveillance, environmental health services ( i.e. house inspections for mould), preschool assessments, blood sugar/blood pressure checks, first aid, referrals, home visits, health counselling, health workshops, emergency preparedness and disaster planning, i.e. pandemic planning, non-insured health benefit inquiries, and will collaborate with other surrounding community partners on your behalf.
IMPORTANT NOTE – Gail is the only Nurse who can provide immunizations under Health Canada’s Medical Directive.
Health Promotion Worker – Natalie Nahmabin, PSW
The Health Promotion Worker works closely with the Community Health Nurse and Community Wellness Worker to promote healthy living.
She helps to facilitate or bring various workshops and educational sessions throughout the year for instance: physical activity, healthy eating and cultural teachings.
DIABETIC SUPPORT GROUP
This group meets on the 3rd Monday of every month. Classes are facilitated by a Dietitian from the Rapids Family Health Team and occasional guest speakers. Community members are given education and information so they can live long and well with diabetes, and hopefully delay or prevent the complications of diabetes. Transportation is available.
DIETITIAN
Our visiting dietitians from Rapids Family Health Team and North Lambton Community Health Centre provide nutritional counselling on a weekly basis. She can help you achieve and maintain your personal health goals and develop a plan that best suits your needs enabling you to make healthy lifestyle changes. Group programs are also offered throughout the year including teen cooking, healthy eating, weight management and Kids in the Kitchen.
CHIROPODIST
Our visiting chiropodists provide foot care services once every 3 weeks. Eligibility includes people with diabetes and others who have trouble caring for their feet for any reason.
