The number of people living with diabetes in Northwestern Ontario is
among the highest in the province. To combat that, the local health
authority continues to provide more coordinated diabetes care. Susan
Pilatzke is the Senior Director of Health System Transformation, and
says they are looking at how they can improve patient care. In 2012, the
local health networks took over the role for diabetes services from the
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
LHIN Looking To Improve Diabetes Care
The number of people living with diabetes in Northwestern Ontario is
among the highest in the province. To combat that, the local health
authority continues to provide more coordinated diabetes care. Susan
Pilatzke is the Senior Director of Health System Transformation, and
says they are looking at how they can improve patient care. In 2012, the
local health networks took over the role for diabetes services from the
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
