The healthcare system is complicated and often, frustrating.
It can be easy to get lost within it, just when you depend on it most. We want to come alongside caregivers and their loved ones to encourage and equip them to navigate the complexities of the healthcare system. Our Care Navigator will privide them with information about the valuable resources available to them.
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
Who can meet with Jack's Care Navigator?
Our Care Navigator is available to anyone, 18 and older, who is currently or has cared for a loved one facing a health crisis.
When is the Care Navigator available?
Kathy will respond to messages within 2-3 business days. If you have questions, please email contactus@jackscaregiverco.org.
Where do I meet the Care Navigator?
Our Care Navigator provides convenient virtual and phone consultations.
Hungry for more details?
You probably have tons information coming at you from all directions. Here are a few of the ways that Kathy can support you:
- Provide 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, or a therapist, etc.) She will call the office to verify that they accept your insurance & are taking new patients.
- Listen to your situation and hear how she might be able to support you, and even take a few things off your plate!
- Answer questions you have about treatment, what's available through your clinic, insurance questions, etc.
Meet our Care Navigator, Kathy Bucher, RN, BSN, OPN-CG
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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. Kathy has 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. After a life changing caregiving experience, Kathy returned to healthcare as a Certified Oncology Patient Navigator with the American Cancer Society. She provided onsite services for patients, their caregiver, and 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, and northern slayer. She is passionate about coming alongside people on a difficult life journey. Register Here |
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.
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.