Indigenous Health and Wellness
OVERVIEW
Windsor Regional Hospital has support for Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Metis, and urban Indigenous) patients and families. From policies to support smudging and ceremony to staff supporting patients, there are supports to improve the care for Indigenous patients and families during their journey with the hospital.
Below, you will find information for the Indigenous Transition Facilitator (non-cancer patients) and the Indigenous Patient Navigator (Cancer). Both roles support patients in making an informed decision about the care received. The Facilitator and Navigator can act as a liaison and advocate between the care team, the patient, and your family. The Indigenous Transition Facilitator and Indigenous Patient Navigator (Cancer) are able to provide information on treatment and support that is available to you as well as options to facilitate cultural supports such as smudging and ceremony.
RESOURCES AND INFORMATION
FAQ's
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Yes, Indigenous patients and families can be supported by the Indigenous Transition Facilitator (non-cancer patients) or Indigenous Patient Navigator (Cancer). Please see above for referral information.
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- Answer questions about what to expect with upcoming appointments or tests
- Support a patient at clinic visits (attends with patient/family)
- Introduce a patient to healthcare providers
- Find more information about cancer and treatment
- Connect a patient/family with spiritual support, as well as support in the community
- Assist with applications for financial and transportation services
- Advocate with and for a patient/family to equitably and rightfully conduct ceremonial practices and alternative options as expressed by the patient/family. Some examples are: smudging, cedar bath, pipe ceremony, qulliq/kudlik.
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Yes, this is supported by the Indigenous Practice Protocol (policy). Please speak to a staff member to support the facilitation of the requested and appropriate ceremony.
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CONTACT US
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Indigenous Transition Facilitator
Laura Meloche
Email: laura.meloche@wrh.on.ca
Phone: 519-254-5577 ext. 32885
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Indigenous Patient Navigator (Cancer)
Louise Cervini
Email: louise.cervini@wrh.on.ca
Office: 519-254-5577 ext. 58504
Cell: 519-995-1469
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Indigenous Projects Coordinator
Shannon White
Email: shannon.white@wrh.on.ca
Phone: 519-254-5577 ext. 58733
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