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A Holistic Approach to Patient Care A S A N INTERNIST and integrative and holistic medicine practitioner at Crouse Medical Practice, Rachna Zirath, MD, provides guidance to patients that is focused on more than physical health. "I look at a patient's physical ailment, but I also try to assist them with their mental, emotional, spiritual, and social health," Dr. Zirath says. "Taking this holistic approach brings out the best in the patient." Dr. Zirath's approach to health blends effortlessly into the Crouse Medical Practice primary care space. "As a multispecialty practice, Crouse Medical Practice is dedicated to providing the best supportive care for each patient, whatever that may look like," Dr. Zirath says. "It is a very integrated approach for the patient. They are not being seen for just one problem." Patients managing various health challenges that affect overall wellness and quality of life can find the support they need from Dr. Zirath. "I take the time to listen to my patients' concerns and provide a comprehensive plan," Dr. Zirath says. "I offer simple ways to deal with the problem, which may be physical, mental, spiritual or social, so patients can change their attitudes and look at things in a different way. During COVID-19, Dr. Zirath found the focus on positivity to be especially important for patients facing pandemic-related stress. She encouraged her patients to engage in exercise routines that they enjoy, eat nutrient-rich foods in appropriate portions, and stay connected with themselves, their families and their community. "Focusing on personal responsibility is a much better approach to improving a patient's health outcomes," Dr. Zirath says. PRIMARY CARE AT BRITTONFIELD 5000 Brittonfield Parkway, Ste. A100, East Syracuse, NY 13057 315-449-3800 Specialties: Primary Care, Cardiology, Neurosurgery, Endocrinology PRIMARY CARE AT CAMILLUS 5417 West Genesee St., Ste. 3 Camillus, NY 13031 315-476-2323 Specialties: Primary Care, Endocrinology, Cardiology PRIMARY CARE AT MANLIUS 4500 Pewter Lane, Bldg. 1, Manlius, NY 13104 315-682-6600 Specialties: Primary Care PRIMARY CARE AT SYR ACUSE/ DOWNTOWN 739 Irving Ave., Ste. 200 and 300 Syracuse, NY 13210 315-479-5070 Specialties: Pulmonology, Primary Care, Endocrinology, Bariatrics, Neurosurgery, Neurology CARDIOLOGY AT CL AY/LIVERPOOL 8324 Oswego Road, Suite C, Liverpool, NY 13090 315-470-7409 PRIMARY CARE AT CAMILLUS 5417 West Genesee St., Camillus, NY 13031 315-766-116 Specialties: Primary Care Locations Stephanie St. Denis, RN and Barabara Clayton, MD M D N E W S . C O M /// M D N E W S C E N T R A L N E W Y O R K ■ 2 0 21 0 9