TORONTO, May 7 /CNW/ - Recognizing that personal health and well-being is
a growing concern for many Canadians, Assante Wealth Management today
announced a new program that provides Assante clients and their families with
expert health care counsel and a complete analysis of their current state of
health. Delivered in partnership with the Medcan Clinic, The Path to Wellness
is a health care concierge program for Assante clients.
"We are excited to team with Medcan in offering this special program,"
said Joe Canavan, Chairman and CEO of Assante Wealth Management. "Our clients
have entrusted their Assante advisor with their financial affairs. Now, with
The Path to Wellness, we are broadening our commitment to providing holistic
solutions for our clients through a program that allows them to be proactive
about their health."
Mr. Canavan said Assante, as a wealth management firm, understands that
with the life expectancy of Canadians continuing to rise, the connection
between improved quality of life and preserving family wealth is more
important than ever. In January 2008, Statistics Canada reported that life
expectancy of Canadians on average has surpassed 80 years. The Path to
Wellness allows Assante to complement its extensive suite of wealth management
solutions by putting clients in touch with leading medical professionals
available through the Medcan Clinic, offering them the means to fully address
their health management needs.
"Medcan is thrilled to be partnering with Assante in offering The Path to
Wellness program," said John Cape, Vice-President of Sales and Business
Development of the Medcan Clinic. "Medcan is dedicated to keeping busy people
healthy and looks forward to providing high-quality care to Assante advisors
and clients who are interested in actively managing their health."
Medcan's extensive and thorough Comprehensive Health Assessment is
focused on identifying health risks before signs and symptoms occur and uses
the best available testing to screen for risk of cancer, heart disease,
diabetes and an array of other illnesses. If the client chooses to have an
annual assessment, Medcan is able to track progress over time and provide
important insight to help better manage the client's health in the long run.
If a health issue does arise, having timely contact with medical experts
is critical. In addition to the tests included as part of the Comprehensive
Health Assessment, Medcan will provide specialist referral coordination
following a patient's assessment if necessary.
The Path to Wellness offers Assante clients the Comprehensive Health
Assessment at a preferred rate through the Medcan Clinic and its affiliate
clinics across Canada. For more information, please visit
www.assante.com/solutions.
About Assante Wealth Management
Assante Wealth Management is one of the largest Canadian professional
services firms in wealth management, supporting 800 advisors who oversee
$25 billion in assets for its clients and their families nationwide. A leader
in creating wealth and prosperity, Assante provides its clients with a
comprehensive approach to planning that incorporates all aspects of their
financial lives - risk management, estate planning, tax planning, as well as
investment management.
Assante is a subsidiary of CI Financial Income Fund (TSX: CIX.UN), a
leading investment company with approximately $102 billion in fee-earning
assets as of April 30, 2008.
About the Medcan Clinic
The Medcan Clinic is a leading preventive health care clinic focused on
identifying health risks before signs and symptoms occur. Medcan offers
individuals, families and corporate executives the most thorough head-to-toe
medical assessment on the market, performed by a top-quality clinical team in
a single 4 hour visit. Medcan also provides an array of in-house health and
wellness services, such as diagnostic imaging, genetics, optometry, fitness
and nutritional counseling, to customize patients' medical care and optimize
healthy outcomes. Patients benefit from Medcan's in-house specialists and
extensive referral network.
For further information: Jan Sampson, Vice-President, Channel
Initiatives, Assante Wealth Management, (416) 681-1021, jsampson@assante.com;
Bronwen Evans, Vice-President, Corporate Affairs, The Medcan Clinic, (416)
350-8374, bronwenevans@medcan.com
