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Northern Health Smithers - Aboriginal Patient Liaison

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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; Seniors, Youth, Indigenous, Women, Newcomer (arrived within 5 years), Immigrant (arrived over 5 years ago), Refugee claimant, Convention refugee, Mobility, Family with children, Children (4-12), Youth (13-24), Older adults (65+), End of life
What it helps with
Medical care, Help with drinking or drugs, A way to get there, Safe surroundings, Knowing where to go, Help in my language, Help with my mental health, Help for my family, My culture and roots, Time in nature, Making my own choices, A fresh start, Dying with dignity
Where
3950 8 Ave, Smithers, BC V0J 2N4
How to reach
(250) 643-7347 · Website
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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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