Patient Navigation Program

A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Just navigating the healthcare system with different doctors, facilities, tests and decisions can be a confusing process. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) understands these challenges, and that’s why we offer our cancer patients a free service that extends care beyond the clinical level.

NGMC’s Cancer Patient Navigation Program provides cancer patients with guidance and support from cancer diagnosis through recovery.

Our navigators will work with you to identify your individual needs and provide you with the appropriate resources to help guide you through your cancer journey. Whether you’re struggling with keeping up with appointments, understanding the next steps, getting to and from appointments or affording care and food for yourself, our patient navigators can help.

How do patient navigators serve our patients?

Assist patients in coordination of care, often from diagnosis to completion of treatment and survivorship
Assess barriers to care and help engage patients and family members in decision-making
Educate patients and caregivers about the disease
Empower patients to communicate their healthcare treatment choices and actively participate in their care through self-management
Encourage active communication between patients and healthcare providers
Provide access to financial resources and other support services