Heather Bates

Heather Bates

Oncology Patient Navigator, Community Cancer Centers North and East

Heather joined Community Health Network as an oncology patient navigator in December 2023. She earned her bachelor of science degree in psychology from Middle Tennessee State University in 2011. Prior to joining Community, she previously worked at an oncology practice in Tennessee for 11 years as a liaison between other specialists' offices coordinating cancer care for patients.

Heather is honored to be able to continue to be a supportive resource and a light for cancer patients in the Indianapolis area.

Heather and her husband recently relocated from Nashville, Tennessee and reside on the west side of Indianapolis with their dogs. In her free time, Heather enjoys hiking, kayaking and spending time with her family, especially her three young nephews back in Tennessee.