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First Nation's Patient Advocate

When Aboriginal families are at Children’s, our First Nations Patient Advocate helps you get the information and support you need. We can:
  • Support and comfort patients and families
  • Provide access to emergency clothing
  • Provide care packages
  • Inform you about First Nations Health Benefits Program
  • Assist you if you have a complaint
  • Connect you with Aboriginal & community resources
  • Accompany patient to medical appointments while on site at Children’s, BC Women’s & Sunny Hill
  • Network (liaise) with on site health care team (nurses, doctors, other health care professionals)
  • Connect you with an elder for spiritual & emotional support
The First Nations Patient Advocate is available Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m at 604-875-3440
or 1-888-300-3088 (outside lower mainland).

For more information, please see our First Nations Patient Advocate Brochure.