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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

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Service type

Service for

First Nations, Inuit, Metis communities

Fees

No

Language

More English

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