Indigenous Patient Navigators support patients, families and staff while respecting local traditions, protocols, and practices to ensure culturally safe health-care services.

How to access

  • Get a referral

    Hospital referrals

    Staff: consult ‘Aboriginal/Indigenous’ via Cerner.

    Community referrals

    Contact Amanda directly to request support.

    Contact: Amanda Dixon
    Cell: (604) 740-7870
    Email: amanda.dixon@vch.ca

Hours of operation

Currently closed
  • Monday:   8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday:   8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday:   8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Thursday:   8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Friday:   8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Saturday:   Closed
  • Sunday:   Closed

Parking and transportation

​Free parking is available in the parkade, and public transit is nearby.

Designated electric vehicle charging stations are available for staff, medical staff, patients and visitors. Find VCH EV charging stations.

Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital

Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital is a 63-bed facility in Sechelt that also serves the communities of Langdale, Gibsons, Roberts Creek, Halfmoon Bay and Pender Harbour.

Indigenous Patient Navigators (IPNs)

Indigenous Patient Navigators support patients, families and staff while respecting local traditions, protocols, and practices to ensure culturally safe health care services.