10 Years of Comfort in Care™
A hospital can be an unfamiliar environment for many patients and their families. When people visit a hospital they are faced with life challenges and a wide variety of discomforts […]
Monthly Archives: April 2015
I live for the moment: The truth from a breast cancer survivor
What do you tell someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer? “There’s life after,” said Joan Aucoin, typist II/payroll clerk with Eastern Health’s surgical day care program at the […]
Breathing New Life: A Mother’s Story of Organ Donation
As part of Organ Donor Awareness Week in Newfoundland and Labrador (April 19-25, 2015), Eastern Health shares one mother’s story of her son’s bilateral lung transplant and how this selfless […]
Making the easy decision to volunteer: Lesley’s story
EDITORS NOTE: During Volunteer Week (April 12 – 18, 2015), Eastern Health is recognizing volunteers for their caring commitment and dedication. Their contributions truly enrich the lives of our many […]
Social Work: Profession of Choice – and Choices
March was social work month, and the theme this year was “Social Work – Profession of Choice.” Connie Pilgrim chose the area of long-term care 16 years ago, at the […]
The Big Move – Volunteers give comfort during major changes
Moving is stressful at the best of times. Now imagine moving 376 people from a place where many have lived for years and called home. Having a helping hand from […]
Journey to Recovery: A Small Step at a Time
“I’m lucky,” Theresa Shea, a recovered stroke patient says with a big smile. “I’m lucky to be here, to be talking to you and to be alive.” Theresa suffered a […]
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