Care Navigator

I found Kathy to be very helpful and she volunteered to do a bunch of legwork for me to vet out places for counselors. Super responsive and quick response. She has an awesome network and was able to leverage that to get me what I needed ASAP."
-Caregiver

Goal?

Come alongside caregivers and their loved ones to bring encouragement and equip them to navigate the complexities of the healthcare system as well as make them aware of resources available to them.

Who?

Anyone, 18 and older, who has cared for a loved one facing a health crisis.

When?

Kathy will respond no later than 2-3 buisness days. If you have questions, please email contactus@jackscaregiverco.org.

Where?

Virtual and phone consultations.

Hungry for more details?

Most likely you have tons information coming at you from many directions so let us share with you a few of the ways Kathy can support you:

Providing resources (financial, information-based or support resources)
Vet a resource, provider, or support service you’re considering (For example, a provider for a 2nd opinion, a therapist, etc. I will call the office to verify they accept your insurance & are taking new patients)
Listen to your situation and hear how I might be able to support you, maybe take a few things off your plate! (I would love that!)
Answer questions you have about treatment, what's available through your clinic, insurance questions, etc.

About our Care Navigator, Kathy Bucher, RN, BSN, OPN-CG

Kathy is a former navigator with the American Cancer Society, who was based at a
large NCI Designated Cancer Facility in Minneapolis, MN. Kathy brings 20 years of
experience in the healthcare field to Jack’s, having practiced in five states (WI, AZ,
CA, MI, and MN) Each move brought new opportunities to gain insight into
different healthcare settings, cultures & populations. Her area of practice includes
pediatrics, pediatric home health care, adult medical/surgical and orthopedics. It
was after a life changing caregiving experience that Kathy returned to healthcare
as a Certified Oncology Patient Navigator with the American Cancer Society. She
provided onsite services for patients and their caregiver/families, navigating all
aspects of the healthcare system, offering support, and needed resources. Kathy
is a dedicated wife, mom, mom‐in‐law, Gigi, sister, auntie, cookie‐maker,
northern slayer and passionate about coming alongside people on a difficult life
journey.

Disclaimer: Although Kathy is a Registered Nurse, her role with Jack’s Caregiver
Coalition is exclusively and specifically limited to that of a volunteer navigator.
She does not offer medical advice nor should any of her services, conversations,
communications, or assistance be taken as such.