Shared on behalf of the Pharmacy Department and Crystal Pirie, Sr. Director Indigenous Collaboration

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The Pharmacy department at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) is excited to announce the launch of a new four month pilot project that will begin on January 17, 2022 – Indigenous Pharmacist Discharge Navigator.

TBRHSC serves the health care needs of people in Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario (e.g., Treaty 3, Treaty 5, Treaty 9, and Robinson-Superior Treaty), we are uniquely positioned to improve experiences and outcomes for Indigenous patients by providing pharmacy services that are culturally sensitive and respectful of Indigenous traditions and knowledge.

The Indigenous Pharmacist Discharge Navigator will provide Indigenous patients who are at an increased risk of hospital readmission and adverse events post-discharge with pharmacy services that will improve health outcomes and patient satisfaction, prevent medication errors and adverse drug events, optimize medication management, and support the smooth transition of patients back to their homes.

To access, please send a referral to the Pharmacy department with the subject line, Indigenous Pharmacist Discharge Navigator Consult (available Monday to Friday) or page 624-4477 Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

For more information, please contact Erika Granholm.Email: granhole@tbh.net, Pager: 624-4477