Welcome to your hub for health education and support. Whether you’re looking to manage your weight, prevent diabetes, or take control of an existing diagnosis, you’re in the right place. Let’s take it one step at a time — together.
Contact your Health Care Provider for a referral to meet with a Registered Dietician.
Allison Henrie is a Registered Dietitian with over 28 years of experience as a Community and Clinical Dietitian specializing in Diabetes. She was awarded the Indian Health Services Scholarship grant to compete her education and to become a Registered Dietitian. Allison holds a Master’s degree in nutrition sciences and a certification as a Certificate Diabetes Care Education Specialist.
Outside of work Allison enjoys being a Reiki Master and is committed to helping others. She is also an enrolled member of the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians.
The Ko-Kwel Wellness Center have been a recipient of the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) grant. The Online Catalog is a great resource to download patient handouts.
The Ko-Kwel Wellness Center has received the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Education Recognition for our Diabetes Services. Our Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) program implements the National Standards of Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support.
Learning About Diabetes, Inc., is a non-profit charity providing free, easy-to-understand diabetes care information in a number of languages. A special interest is using art and design in novel ways that help those with diabetes better understand and manage their care.
Topic: What can I Eat?
Watch this space for information about upcoming classes.
Watch this space for information about upcoming classes.
The Ko-Kwel Wellness Center has achieved CDC Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Preliminary Recognition.
The CDC DPP (National Diabetes Prevention Program) is a nationwide initiative designed to help people with prediabetes or at risk for Type 2 Diabetes make lifestyle changes that can prevent or delay the disease. It’s a structured program focused on healthy eating, physical activity, and weight management, proven to reduce diabetes risk significantly.
Contact your Health Care Provider for a referral to meet with a Registered Dietician.