Mi'kmaq Health Systems Navigators

Provides support and health care navigation services to Mi'kmaq individuals and families. Includes:

Building relationships of trust and provides guidance through the Health care system
Coordinating care and assists with care transitions by serving as liaison between Mi'kmaq individuals, their treatment team, and the Health care system
Educating about disease, treatment options, and follow-up care requirements
Facilitating communication and cultural understanding with Mi'kmaq individuals and health care providers
Advocating for improvements in PEI Health care system based on identified gaps facing Mi'kmaq individuals
Supporting Mi'kmaq individuals by liaising with the Non-Insured Health Benefits program which provides eligible First Nations and Inuit clients with coverage for a range of health benefits that are not covered through other social programs, private insurance plans or provincial or territorial health insurance

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Service Description

Provides support and health care navigation services to Mi'kmaq individuals and families. Includes:

Building relationships of trust and provides guidance through the Health care system
Coordinating care and assists with care transitions by serving as liaison between Mi'kmaq individuals, their treatment team, and the Health care system
Educating about disease, treatment options, and follow-up care requirements
Facilitating communication and cultural understanding with Mi'kmaq individuals and health care providers
Advocating for improvements in PEI Health care system based on identified gaps facing Mi'kmaq individuals
Supporting Mi'kmaq individuals by liaising with the Non-Insured Health Benefits program which provides eligible First Nations and Inuit clients with coverage for a range of health benefits that are not covered through other social programs, private insurance plans or provincial or territorial health insurance

Products specifications

Description:	Provides support and health care navigation services to Mi'kmaq individuals and families. Includes: Building relationships of trust and provides guidance through the Health care system Coordinating care and assists with care transitions by serving as liaison between Mi'kmaq individuals, their treatment team, and the Health care system Educating about disease, treatment options, and follow-up care requirements Facilitating communication and cultural understanding with Mi'kmaq individuals and health care providers Advocating for improvements in PEI Health care system based on identified gaps facing Mi'kmaq individuals Supporting Mi'kmaq individuals by liaising with the Non-Insured Health Benefits program which provides eligible First Nations and Inuit clients with coverage for a range of health benefits that are not covered through other social programs, private insurance plans or provincial or territorial health insurance
Eligibility:	Members of Lennox Island First Nation and their families who reside on the reserve
Fees:	No fees
How to Access:	Call or email
Documents Required:	Not applicable
Program Email:	shelby.arsenault@lennoxisland.com
Language:	English
Website:	https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-pei/patient-navigators
Coverage Area:	Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Program Hours:	Phone hours

327 Sweetgrass Trail, Lennox Island, PE C0B 1J0
Coverage Area: Lennox Island
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 8:30am - 4pm
Tue: 8:30am - 4pm
Wed: 8:30am - 4pm
Thu: 8:30am - 4pm
Fri: 8:30am - 4pm