We’d like students to help research and analyze data using Excel SpreadSheet – that will help us advocate for the return of medical foot care in the the city of Thompson as well as the Northern Region of Manitoba.

The scope will include:

• The number of people aged 55 and older
• The number of people aged 55 and older who are Indigenous
• The number of people who have diabetes regardless of age in the region compared to the rest of the province
• The number of amputations due to diabetes
• The cost of amputations including medical, physiotherapy, prosthetics, and other factors
• The cost of providing medical foot care
• To compare the city and Northern Region data to the Province as a whole

From this research and analysis we hope to build a strong case to present to the province of Manitoba for returning and expanding medical foot care in our region, not just for seniors, but also for those with diabetes.

Potential sources of research information would be: Statistics Canada, Canadian Diabetes Association, Manitoba Government, and the Northern Regional Health Authority, and others as determined in their work.

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