Patient Navigators aid and assist patients with a wide variety of medical, psycho-social, emotional and practical needs as they relate to serious illness. Some patient navigators are nurses and others are affiliated with specific hospitals or medical institutions.
At Health Support Services, LLC, we are independent patient navigators who can advise and refer you to the providers and services that best suit your needs, without prejudice. We specialize in cancer as well as other serious or chronic illnesses.
It is easy to become overwhelmed when someone is diagnosed with a serious illness. There are so many decisions to make; how do I find the best doctor for me, what is the best treatment plan for my condition, can I afford it, will I be hospitalized, who will take me to my appointments, who will help me when I return home, who will explain what I don’t understand. And most important, how do I keep my local and distant family-members informed and help my children through this process when I’m already dealing with so much?
Patient Navigators or Advocates are professionals who can help with all of these things. We have experience and understand how the medical system works. We help you travel the road ahead with compassion and knowledge. We listen to you and act according to your wishes – every step of the way.
