As Canadians mark Remembrance Day, attention turns to the people who have served and the support available to them after their service.
One organization working to make a difference is Echelon Wellness, Canada’s first healthcare clinic dedicated exclusively to military veterans and RCMP members.
CEO Igor Gimelshtein says the clinic was created to address barriers veterans can face when accessing healthcare, particularly when navigating available benefits and services.
The clinic offers a range of healthcare services in one place, with direct billing to Medavie Blue Cross. Patients do not need a doctor’s referral, and staff handle the paperwork.
Echelon Wellness also works with Veterans Affairs Canada and Blue Cross to help patients understand and access their healthcare entitlements.
The company says its goal is to support veterans throughout their healthcare journey, including the transition out of military service.
Echelon Wellness is also listed in the Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group’s National Resource Directory.
Story by Alyssa Brush
