Community Health Navigator
Helping you navigate your health journey
Our Community Health Navigator provides personalized support, connects you with helpful resources, and helps you feel more confident managing your health and well-being.
Whether you are living with a chronic condition, feeling overwhelmed by the health-care system, or simply need someone additional guidance and encouragement, our Community Health Navigator is here to help.
Meet Lydia
Hello!Lydia received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with an emphasis in Clinical Psychology from Brigham Young University. She brings experience supporting individuals in behavioral and mental health settings, where she has helped people identify treatment goals, develop healthy coping skills and feel more confident participating in their care.
Throughout her work, Lydia has developed a compassionate and respectful approach to supporting people through difficult or overwhelming circumstances. She is experienced in listening carefully, building genuine connections and working alongside health-care professionals to help coordinate effective, patient-centred support.
As Cardston Clinic’s Community Health Navigator, Lydia works with patients to identify their needs, set realistic health goals and connect with helpful clinic and community resources. She is passionate about helping people better understand their options and take practical steps toward improved health and well-being.
How can a Community Health Navigator help?
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Navigate the health-care system
Lydia can help you:
Find and understand available health-care services
Keep track of appointments, laboratory tests and referrals
Prepare for upcoming medical appointments
Better understand your care paln and health information
Identify barriers that may be making it difficult to access care
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Build confidence managing your health
Lydia can work with you to:
Identify the health concerns that matter most to you
Set realistic and achievable health goals
Create a personalized action plan
Develop skills for managing chronic or multiple health conditions
Stay motivated through regular check-ins and encouragement
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Connect with community supports
Lydia can help connect you with resources related to:
Mental health and emotional well-being
Financial or social concerns
Nutrition and physical activity
Addiction and recovery supports
Transportation resources
Community programs and services
Health education and self-management programs
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Who can benefit?
You may benefit from working with our Community Health Navigator if you:
Live with one or more chronic health conditions
Feel overwhelmed by appointments or the health-care system
Need additional support between medical visits
Would like help settling or reaching health goals
Have difficulty accessing services or community resources
Are experiencing financial, transportation or social barriers
Feel isolated or need additional encouragement
Frequently miss appointments or have difficulty following a care plan
Would benefit from additional support and accountability
What to Expect
Lydia will take the time to learn about your needs, concerns and priorities. Together, you can identify your goals, explore available resources and create a practical plan that works for you.
Support may include:
An initial meeting to discuss your needs
Setting goals and creating an action plan
Connecting you with appropriate programs and resources
Regular follow-up and encouragement
Helping you prepare for or understand the next steps in your care
The Community Health navigator works alongside your physician and clinic care team to provide coordinated, patient-centred support
The Community Health Navigator does NOT provide:
Medical diagnoses or treatment
Personal care or housekeeping services
Crisis intervention
Transportation to appointments
Referrals to medical specialists - these continue to be completed by your physician
For urgent medical concerns or mental health crisis, patients should contact the appropriate emergency or crisis services.