The Foundation of Saint Joseph Health System (SJHS) received a $3,000 donation from the Ounce of Prevention organization in Plymouth to help fund the nurse navigator position at SJHS Plymouth Medical Center.
Breast cancer presents a variety of challenges to a patient and their family. To assist them through the treatment process SJHS offers the support of a nurse navigator. The nurse navigator provides unparalleled compassion and understanding to patients and their families during screening, diagnosis, and treatment. They serve as the patient’s advocate and educator to ensure the patient receives the support and knowledge they need to navigate the health care system.
“The need to provide a nurse navigator to support our growing patient base is immense,” said Eileen Toney, director of philanthropy business operations at the Foundation of SJHS. “We are honored that Ounce of Prevention continues to partner with us to provide this service that is not covered under insurance plans.”
About Saint Joseph Health System
Saint Joseph Health System (SJHS) is a not-for-profit health care system located in North Central Indiana that offers acute-based hospital care and post-acute services including: community wellness, home care, physician clinics, outpatient services, independent and assisted senior living, memory care and affordable senior apartments. SJHS includes: Mishawaka Medical Center; Plymouth Medical Center; Outpatient services of the Elm Road Medical Campus; Health Insurance Services; Saint Joseph Physician Network; VNA Home Care; Senior Living Communities at St. Paul’s, Holy Cross and Trinity Tower; and Saint Joseph PACE. SJHS serves more than 200,000 members of the Michiana community annually. SJHS is a Regional Health Ministry of Trinity Health in Livonia, MichiganJo.
