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Connecting You to Cancer Care
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Connecting You to Cancer Care

After a cancer diagnosis, knowing what comes next can make a difficult time feel more manageable. Teresa Bell, LVN, BSHS, oncology navigator at Northern Inyo Healthcare District, explains how she helps patients understand referrals, connect with oncology specialists and coordinate care beyond the Eastern Sierra. Patient navigation is one way NIHD is improving access to care while helping patients and families feel supported close to home. 

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