About

Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin, President, East Coast Holistic Health Ltd.

Taking care of yourself

When is the last time you had a complete health exam with your family physician or nurse practitioner?

Many of us take care of our families and our pets but put off taking care of ourselves. Research suggests that it is beneficial to get a health exam completed once a year. During this visit, your health care provider will make sure they have an accurate health history of both you and your family. You may be living a very healthy lifestyle but because of risk factors that may be in your family history, there may be certain blood tests and/or procedures that you should have completed. For example, if you have a family history of colon cancer, a colonoscopy may be recommended. Your health exam should be completed to ensure early detection of potential health disorders. Also at your yearly exam, a complete physical exam should be completed; examining your body for potential changes that if detected early can be treated before becoming a serious health risk. Throughout your exam, your emotional and mental health can also be reviewed. There are many resources in our community that you can be referred to assist with any situation that you may be facing.

If you decide to book a health exam with your health care provider make sure you tell the medical secretary why you are making the appointment so that adequate time is allotted for your exam.

Take time to Take Care of Yourself! Body Mind and Spirit

To your health!
Elizabeth

EAST COAST HOLISTIC HEALTH:

• believes that patient care should be approached in a holistic manner; by understanding that individuals have spiritual, mental, social, psychological and physical needs
• believes the Canadian Health System should be guided by 1) the conditions of the Canada Health Act; and 2) the principles of Primary Health Care

• believes an interdisciplinary approach to health care delivery provides the best environment to promote wellness and meet the health care needs of the patient

Our Goals:

1. Management of health care services with the goal of producing a delivery of health care which reflects the standards set by The Canada Health Act and the ideals of Primary Health Care. East Coast Holistic Health promotes an interdisciplinary approach in providing care. The development of a Health Care Centre with self-employed physicians and other health care professionals working collaboratively, will provide patients with a unique and positive opportunity to seek and receive health care to fulfill their needs.
2. To provide business management services to physicians & other health care practitioners in order to facilitate a positive and stable working environment.
3. To provide access to education to the client via non-traditional, but innovative use of technology via our website. The patient can access community resources, obtain information on a health topic, receive information on weekly/monthly Health Promotion Campaigns.

For more information on Primary Health Care:
Canada Health Act
Canadian Nurses Association
College Family Physicians of Canada

Where was I to start?
But where was I to start? The world is so vast, I shall start with the country I know best, my own.
But my country is so very large. I had better start with my town.
But my town, too, is large. I had better start with my street. No: my home. No: my family.

Never mind, I shall start with myself.

Elie Weisel

East Coast Holistic Health will strive to be a leader in the health care industry, local and abroad.