In an era where information is readily available at our fingertips, staying informed about healthcare choices has become increasingly important. Dixie Crawford and Dr. Krishan have joined forces to host an engaging 6-part podcast series to talk all things healthcare, wellbeing and wellness.

These podcasts are frank and open conversations indented to help inform and empower First Nations people and the community with facts and information about everyday health concerns, like how to talk to your doctor about your health questions, and the health checks we need at every stage of life.

In this episode, Dr. Krishan and Dixie Crawford talk about how important it is for First Nations people to have yearly health checks, also called 715 (seven one five) checks. They talk about how important it is to get preventive care and build a long-term connection with a doctor. The health checks look at many different parts of the body and can help find signs of long-term illnesses early on. Preparation is very important, and patients are encouraged to write down any worries or symptoms they want to talk about during the meeting. It's important to give yourself enough time for a full check up. The health check should take under an hour. The meeting is a chance to get to know the healthcare provider and decide if they are a good fit for long-term care. Some GP offices (bulk billing clinics) and the Aboriginal Medical Services offer these free health checks.