Health care and medical in Tsinstikeptum 9, British Columbia
ONA - Health Care Advocate
Offered by Okanagan Nation Alliance
In short
Servicing Okanagan Nation member communities, the two newly created Health Care Advocate (HCA) positions will coordinate the client care within our communities and support the seamless movement of persons served through the mainstream healthcare system.
- Who it is for
- Youth, Adults, Seniors, Families, Indigenous people; Seniors, Youth, Indigenous, Family with children, Youth (13-24), Older adults (65+)
- What it helps with
- Medical care, Knowing where to go, Help for my family, My culture and roots
- Where
- #101 - 3535 Old Okanagan Hwy, West Kelowna, BC V4T 1N7
- How to reach
- (250) 469-0673 · healthadvocate2@syilx.org · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
Servicing Okanagan Nation member communities, the two newly created Health Care Advocate (HCA) positions will coordinate the client care within our communities and support the seamless movement of persons served through the mainstream healthcare system. Committed to practice within a Syilx perspective and implementing a holistic approach, the main objectives of the HCA is to identify, mitigate and overcome all barriers to accessing health care for Nation members. Funded through the First Nations Health Authority, the HCA will be an integral part of a primary care team, including Band Health staff and health system care providers, serving as a support for clinical decision-making. The HCA will empower persons served to assume responsibility for their own wellness by ensuring they feel supported in their journey to make the best decisions for their health consistent with professional standards.
How do I get in touch?
Call (250) 469-0673, email healthadvocate2@syilx.org, or use the website.
Listed in Tsinstikeptum 9, British Columbia.
#101 - 3535 Old Okanagan Hwy, West Kelowna, BC V4T 1N7
#101 - 3535 Old Okanagan Hwy, West Kelowna, BC V4T 1N7Tsinstikeptum 9, British Columbia
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