Compass Community Health Centre
Site: Compass Community Health Centre Location
Service: Diabetes Foot Care Program
Record #:
IMP0259
Last Full Update:
16 Jul 2024
Contact Information
Site Information
| Located In Community | Hamilton |
| Address & Map | 438 Hughson St N Hamilton, ON Canada L8L 4N5 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Comprehensive foot care program that focuses on the assessment and treatment of feet and the prevention of further diabetic foot complications like ulcers and amputations in people living with diabetes. All foot care is done by a team of registered foot specialists and registered practical nurses with advanced foot care training. |
| Hours | Contact for information. |
| Areas Served | Brant County ; Burlington ; Haldimand County ; Hamilton (City of) ; Niagara Region ; Norfolk County |
| Eligibility | Open to individuals living in Hamilton, Niagara, Haldimand, or Brant who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and have barriers to managing foot care independently such as lack of insurance or financial means. |
| Application | Self-referrals or physician referrals are accepted. Call for information about the registration process. |
| Languages | English; French; Interpretive Services - Cultural Interpretive Services - Available as required through translators; Other - Albanian - on-site; Spanish - On-site |
| Fees | None |
Categories and Classification
| Service Categories | Podiatry/Foot Care ~ Diabetes |
| Older Adult Main Categories | COMMUNITY HEALTH |
| Older Adult Sub-Categories | Foot Care |
