Aboriginal Patient Navigator Program, De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre

The Aboriginal Patient Navigator (APN) helps bridge the gap between indigenous peoples, health services, and supports. They provide assistance on a patient’s journey to health and healing through traditional healing, traditional practitioners, medicines and cultural practices as well as assistance with western models of care.

• Coordination of care
• Elimination of barriers (real or perceived)
• Encouraging access to culturally appropriate health care services
• Referrals upon discharge from hospital or health care facility
• Hospital and Home visits
• Enhanced communication between individuals and health care providers
• Help with completing and understanding forms
• Maintaining regular contact during hospital stay
• Linking client/patient to local service providers
• Ensuring individuals and family understands care plan