Achieving a happier, healthier life with Ridgeview's Health Navigators

Ridgeview understands that health care can be complex, which is why its team of Health Navigators is here to help.

Having a Health Navigator on your team can help alleviate the stress and uncertainty that you may feel as you work through a new diagnosis or manage a chronic condition. Jennifer Jerde, RN, Manager of Care Coordination, Ridgeview Clinics, explains, “The health care world can be overwhelming — Ridgeview’s Health Navigators help to educate, coordinate and advocate for each patient we work with.”

Health Navigators provide guidance through a range of conditions, including diabetes management, weight loss coaching, smoking cessation, asthma management and so much more. “We coach patients in improving their health outcomes and walk with them along their path of getting healthier,” Jerde said.

Ridgeview’s Health Navigators work one-on-one with you to provide a tailored plan to fit your unique needs. Working together, they help you set goals, follow up on treatment plans and provide connections to additional resources. In addition, they will regularly meet with your provider to discuss your condition and needs.

“I truly enjoy individualizing each patient’s care plan to help them take control of their health,” Jerde said. “It's rewarding to watch patients achieve a goal that they set for themselves, making changes to their lifestyle along the way, and knowing they are living a happier, healthier life because of those changes.”

If you are ready to live a happier, healthier life, Ridgeview’s team of Health Navigators can provide guidance and support. Talk to your primary care provider to determine if adding a Health Navigator to your health care team is the right fit for you.