Patient Navigators
Navigating Hope: Your Patient Navigator at Halifax Health
Your Patient Navigator will provide emotional support, and education, and act as a resource so that you can make well-informed decisions regarding your care options. This service coordinates access to cancer care services while providing quality care and assisting with coping strategies for dealing with fear and anxiety that can be felt by newly diagnosed cancer patients and their families.
The Patient Navigator is a clinical expert who works with healthcare providers, financial counselors, and social services to enable the patient to access available resources.
Halifax Health – Cancer Center for Hope offers a Patient Navigator to you, provided as a complimentary service.
What will my Patient Navigator do for me?
Provide emotional support and comfort to a newly diagnosed patient
Help you navigate through the healthcare system
Serve as a point of contact to create a seamless approach to your care
Expedite scheduling for appointments and tests
Collaborate with physicians, healthcare providers, and team members to provide advice, support, and real-time answers to your questions
Connect you with local and national community resources
For more information, contact Halifax Health – Cancer Center for Hope at 386.425.HOPE.