Indigenous Patient Navigator - North Simcoe Muskoka
Hudson Regional Cancer Centre
Patient and family groups / advocacy group
Eligibility
The service and support is for patients, family & community members who self-identify with Indigenous Ancestry - First Nations (on & off reserve, status or non-status), Metis and Inuit.
Description:
The Indigenous Patient Navigator provides support and advocacy for patients, family & community members who self-identify with Indigenous Ancestry - First Nations (on & off reserve, status or non-status), Metis and Inuit by facilitating and coordinating access to cancer services for palliative and supportive care and addressing cultural and spiritual needs.
Services include:
- Support before, during or after clinical appointments
- Linking patients and families to community resources
- Provides information and education in a culturally sensitive manner
- Acts as a liaison and advocate between the care team, patients and families
Service type
Service for
First Nations, Inuit, Metis communitiesFees
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