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Personal Health Navigator (PHN)

A Personal Health Navigator (PHN) is an individual who provides information, assistance, tools and support to enable a patient to make the best health care decisions.  A PHN is an individual who meets qualification criteria adopted by the authority under ORS 414.665 and who provides information, assistance, tools and support to enable a patient to make the best health care decisions in the patient's particular circumstances and in light of the patient's needs, lifestyle, combination of conditions and desired outcomes.

PHN Certification Requirements

Individuals can become an OHA-certified Patient Health Navigator by completing an OHA-approved training program.