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Programme:
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Indigenous Patient Navigators and Liaisons
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Adresse postale:
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980 Oliver Rd
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 6V4
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Point géographique:
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Located at Oliver Rd near Golf Links Rd
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Accessibilité:
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Accessible en fauteuil roulant
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Heures d’ouverture:
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Cancer Care and Renal Services: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Emergency Department Care: Mon Fri 8 am-4 pm
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Description des services:
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Provides a comprehensive range of acute care in-patient and out-patient services to the residents of Thunder Bay and regional referral services to the residents of Northwestern Ontario
Provides a number of services for Indigenous patients, including:- Interpretive services in Cree, Ojibway, and Oji-Cree anywhere in the Health Sciences Centre
- Support before, during, and after clinical appointments
- Linking patients and families to community resources
- Tele-visitation services with remote family members
- Information and education in a culturally-sensitive manner
- Acting as liaison and advocate between the care team, patients, and families
- Assistance with discharge planning
Cancer Care Indigenous Patient Navigator- Provides translation/interpretation, advocacy and support for Indigenous cancer patients
- Jeannie Simon, Indigenous Patient Navigator, Regional Cancer Care
- Email: simonj@tbh.net
Emergency Department Care Indigenous Patient Navigator- Provides translation/interpretation, advocacy and support for Indigenous patients
- Leona Masakeyash, Indigenous Patient Navigator, Emergency Department
- Email: masakeyl@tbh.net
Renal Services Indigenous Liaison- Provides tranlation/interpretation, advocacy and support for Indigenous renal (dialysis, kidney disease) patients
- Susan Anderson, Indigenous Liaison, Renal Services
- Pager: 807-624-4437
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Admissibilité / population desservie:
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Patients requiring the services of Indigenous Patient Navigators while receiving care at the hospital
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Zone(s) desservie(s):
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Kenora, Rainy River, and Thunder Bay
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Carte
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