LGBTQIA+ Health Navigators
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) New Brunswick is committed to providing top-quality health care to the LGBTQIA+ community. As part of its portfolio of patient care offerings, RWJUH is proud to offer the services of an LGBTQIA+ Health Navigator.
Director, LGBTQIA+ Program
Jackie Baras, RN and Daniel A. Fernandez are the LGBTQIA+ Health Navigators for the RWJUH LGBTQIA+ Program.
Your Personal Health Care Concierge
The role of the LGBTQIA+ Health Navigator is dedicated to ensuring that LGBTQIA+ patients are able to successfully navigate all resources available to them. Consider an LGBTQIA+ Health Navigator as a personal concierge who can address your concerns and guide you through information regarding available services and next steps.
LGBTQIA+ Health Navigator
The LGBTQIA+ Health Navigator focuses on:
- Health promotion
- Patient concerns
- Advocacy and outreach
- Disease prevention
- Innovations
- Counseling referrals
- Community referrals
In addition, the LGBTQIA+ navigators interfaces with hospital and clinical leadership to ensure that the full spectrum of patient needs and services are addressed and delivered seamlessly.
To schedule an appointment with an LGBTQIA+ Health Navigator, call 1-833-BH-PROUD (833) 247-7683.