For some people, it’s hard to find the right healthcare support. Scott Janes is an Indigenous Patient Navigator with Qalipu First Nation and compares his role to that of an air traffic controller. He was the guest on Bayfm’s “Qalipu Today” this week and says while his office is located at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, he helps members throughout the western zone. Janes says the health care system can be complicated and intense. He says while he’s not an expert able to give medical advice, he can help connect with someone who is. Janes says there’s also help with the cost of travel for Qalipu members. As well, he says there is a new policy at NL Health Services concerning cultural needs for things like smudging.
Janes can be reached by calling 709-640-9007 or email scott.janes@qalipu.ca
Meanwhile, QFN has a new Manager of Indigenous Health and Cultural Safety based in Stephenville; Paul Pike.
