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Oncology Patient Navigation Program (OPNP)

The Oncology Patient Navigation Program (OPNP) is operated by the South West Regional Cancer Program (SWRCP) and supports patients with navigation through the cancer system from pre-diagnosis through treatment, and, if necessary, the initial palliative care phase. 

OPNP was launched in 2010-2011 with a mission to:
  • Provide a high standard of care to all suspected cancer patients, in a fair and equitable manner;  
  • Ensure limited delays to patient care, at the right time, to the correct service;  
  • Ensure seamless transition to most appropriate care provider;  
  • Partner with regional hospitals to limit diagnostic delays.   

OPNP is available for patients in Ontario’s southwest region and can be accessed by physician or nurse practitioner referral. The program is a fully virtual department where patients and staff connect through phone calls. 

Meet Our Team

Oncology Patient Navigation Program Team
Back Row: Amy Kraft, Dawn MacKay, Jennifer Beal
Front Row: Mariana Mustapic, Laurel Batzold, Raquel Clawson, Darby Martin
Not pictured: Sue Rieger (manager) 
Headshot of Laurel Batzold, Intake Clerk for the Oncology Patient Navigation Program
Laurel Batzold, Intake Clerk
Headshot of Dawn MacKay, Intake Clerk for the Oncology Patient Navigation Program
Dawn MacKay, Intake Clerk
Headshot of Mariana Mustapic, Intake Clerk for the Oncology Patient Navigation Program
Mariana Mustapic, Intake Clerk
Headshot of Jennifer Beal, Diagnostic Assessment Program Navigator for the Oncology Patient Navigation Program
Jennifer Beal, Diagnostic Assessment Program Navigator
Headshot of Nancy Gregg, Diagnostic Assessment Program Navigator for the Oncology Patient Navigation Program
Nancy Gregg, Diagnostic Assessment Program Navigator
Headshot of Raquel Clawson, Diagnostic Assessment Program Navigator for the Oncology Patient Navigation Program
Raquel Clawson, Diagnostic Assessment Program Navigator
Headshot of Amy Kraft, Diagnostic Assessment Program Navigator for the Oncology Patient Navigation Program
Amy Kraft, Diagnostic Assessment Program Navigator
Darby Martin, Diagnostic Assessment Program Navigator

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