Nurse Navigators to assist cancer patients at Piedmont Macon
Piedmont Macon is hosting a profit share night at Fall Line Brewing Co. on September 26 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon’s oncology program is helping cancer patients through the Nurse Navigator program.
Manager of Oncology Services at Piedmont Macon, Kimberly Lewis, says the Nurse Navigator program is a ‘one-stop-shop’ for patients. The program helps patients from the beginning when they are diagnosed, until the end of recovery.
According to Piedmont Macon, oncology nurse navigators can help with the following:
- Understanding your cancer and the treatment plan your physician prescribed
- Communicating with your doctor and healthcare team
- Identifying questions to ask your healthcare professional
- Connecting you to Piedmont care providers
- Linking you to cancer resources and services at the hospital and in the community
- Coordinating and scheduling appointments
- Finding help with transportation and lodging
- Getting answers to financial and insurance questions
Piedmont Macon is hosting a profit share night at Fall Line Brewing Co. on September 26 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
A portion of the proceeds will go towards Piedmont Macon’s cancer wellness services. The services include educational support, nutrition guidance, stress reduction, expressive arts and support groups.
