The Russian, Polish and Thai heritage all have distinct health care beliefs that affect their approaches to seeking medical help and how they interact with health care professionals. These cultural beliefs are rooted in centuries of traditional healing practices as well as more recent developments in public health care.

For the Russians, health is seen as a fragile commodity that needs constant maintenance and protection from external influences. Health is viewed as an interconnected physical, mental and spiritual balance that must be maintained through preventive measures such as regular exercise, proper nutrition, adequate rest and avoidance of stressors like tobacco or alcohol. This holistic approach to health emphasizes the need for preventive medicine rather than reactive treatments when illnesses do arise. In terms of medical treatment itself, the Russian philosophy generally follows Western trends but also values traditional methods such as herbal remedies or natural healing practices when appropriate.