The First Nations Advocate Nurse (FNAN) is available to act as a connection between Nuu-chah-nulth-aht and hospital staff. The FNAN can:

• Discuss health care issues or concerns with you
• Advocate on your behalf at the hospital
• Help you find a cultural or spiritual healer
• Work with the hospital on discharge planning
• Work with you to create a health and wellness plan
• Help you with medical travel requirements
• Assist hospital staff with cultural awareness
• Act as a liaison between hospital and community

Aboriginal Liaison Nurses are now available in Alert Bay, Campbell River, Comox Valley, Duncan/Cowichan, Mount Waddington, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Saanich, Tofino and Victoria.
http://www.viha.ca/aboriginal_health/nurses.htm

For more information contact:

Deb Melvin
First Nation Advocate Nurse, WCGH
Deb.Melvin@nuuchahnulth.org
Office: (250) 731-1370 ext. 48109
Cell: (250) 735-4319
Fax: (250) 731-1342