Healthcare Navigation and Care Coordination
Navigating Health Challenges and healthcare can be hard. Doing it while you're scared, exhausted, or grieving is even harder. I'm here to carry that part with you.
Whether you’re managing a new diagnosis, coordinating care for an aging parent, or trying to make sense of a complex medical situation — you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Tailored Care Coordination — Managing care across multiple providers, appointments, and systems is a full-time job — and it shouldn't fall entirely on you.
I coordinate communication across your care team, track follow-ups, facilitate family care conferences and in-home care teams, and maintain a clear, current picture of your care so nothing falls through the cracks.
Healthcare Navigation — From finding the right specialist to understanding your insurance coverage, I help you identify your options, organize your medical records, and make informed decisions at every step.
Whether you're seeking a second opinion or facing an unfamiliar diagnosis, I help you find your footing.
Health Education — Understanding your condition, your medications, and your options is the foundation of good decision-making. I translate medical language into plain terms, help you make sense of your records and test results, and coach you on how to communicate effectively with your providers.
Advocacy — You deserve to be heard, understood, and placed at the center of your own care. I attend appointments with you, help you prepare the right questions, communicate your goals and preferences to your providers, and ensure your voice is present in every decision about your health.
Family & Caregiver Support — Caring for someone you love is one of the most meaningful — and demanding — things a person can do. I support family caregivers with education, coordination, and guidance, and help families navigate difficult conversations and decisions together.
“When caring for a chronically ill family member was wearing me thin, Lynda helped me to understand options and eventually to orchestrate a move to a care facility. With Lynda on the team, I could relax and attend to the needed home care, confident that respite was on the way. Her long experience in health care gave her the language required to get results. At the same time her compassionate presence gave me the emotional support I needed to keep going.”
~ Vivi Tallman, Oregon Coast
“I am SO appreciative of Chickpea’s support and help as I was recovering from a cardiac issue. She is very knowledgeable and wise, comforting and loving. Together we looked through all the hospital reports. She defined words and helped me feel so supported in an alien world. We explored various cardiologists together and decided on a great one. Her skills in navigating the medical world are fantastic. I would highly recommend her to anyone.”
~ Kathleen Moore, Oregon Coast
