Aboriginal patient navigators support Aboriginal patients and their families by helping them to navigate the complexities of the health-care system. The APN program offers support to First Nations, Inuit, Innu and Metis people who are referred to St. John’s for health-care treatment. With assistance from the APN, patients and their families have a better understanding of their diagnosis, health-care plans and treatment options.

 

Aboriginal patient navigators are also patient advocates, assisting and guiding the organization and other health providers in efforts to incorporate Aboriginal cultural aspects into health-care services.