Meet Our Nurse Navigators
Connect with a Nurse NavigatorWe’re with You from Treatment Through Recovery
A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, and all of the decisions and treatments that follow can be complicated and stressful. That’s why we provide you with a compassionate nurse navigator who has the expertise to answer all of your questions and guide you every step of the way.
What is a Nurse Navigator?
Nurse navigators help with many aspects of care, including:
- Understanding your diagnosis and treatment options
- Connecting you with the latest treatment information available through clinical and research trials
- Helping with things that make it hard to get care, like finding a ride or a place to stay
- Coordinating and scheduling appointments, tests and services
- Communicating with physicians, case managers, support service personnel, family members and others, and advocating on your behalf
- Exploring work-related or financial concerns that you may have and connecting you to appropriate resources
- Addressing psychosocial needs and making referrals to appropriate community and hospital-based resources
- Ensuring follow-up care and monitoring after initial treatment
- Referring to the appropriate doctor’s office or other health care resources when other issues arise
- Transitioning to survivorship from active treatment
What to Expect
When you begin your cancer journey, you’ll be assigned a dedicated nurse navigator who will be with you throughout your entire cancer journey. They will reach out to you often to check in, remove barriers and act as your advocate.
Talk to a Nurse Navigator
If you were recently diagnosed with cancer, our nurse navigators are available to guide you and answer any questions you may have.
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In the spirit of Christ and the example of Francis of Assisi, the Mission of OSF HealthCare is to serve persons with the greatest care and love in a community that celebrates the Gift of Life.