Health care and medical in Smithers, British Columbia
Northern Health Smithers - Aboriginal Patient Liaison
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3950 8 Ave, Smithers, BC V0J 2N4
In short
Aboriginal Patient Liaisons help to bridge the gaps between western and traditional medicine ensuring a holistic health approach. Helping patients understand health care processes, procedures and terminology.
- Who it is for
- Children, Youth, Adults, Seniors, Women, Families, Indigenous people, Newcomers and immigrants, Refugees
- Where
- 3950 8 Ave, Smithers, BC V0J 2N4
- How to reach
- (250) 643-7347 · Website
- Last verified
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About this organization
Aboriginal Patient Liaisons help to bridge the gaps between western and traditional medicine ensuring a holistic health approach. Some of the services provided by APLs include:
- Arranging for translation services
- Helping patients understand health care processes, procedures and terminology
- Helping to ensure admission and discharge planning goes according to patient needs
- Assisting with advanced health care planning
- Facilitating communication and cultural understanding between patient and care providers
- Connecting patients to end of life support
- Coordinating spiritual/cultural advisers
- Providing supporting and comfort to family and friends
- Assisting with referrals within Northern Health and to community agencies
- Helping to link patients to non-insured health benefits
- Assisting with transition to and within long term care
How do I get in touch?
Call (250) 643-7347, or use the website.
- Phone
- (250) 643-7347
- Website
- https://www.indigenoushealthnh.ca
Listed in Smithers, British Columbia.
3950 8 Ave, Smithers, BC V0J 2N4
3950 8 Ave, Smithers, BC V0J 2N4Smithers, British Columbia
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