From UVA to UVB, Sun Safety Tips For You and Me
As summer peaks and the temperature becomes warmer, it’s tempting to lounge in the sun and soak up the rays. For many, it’s the promise of a sun-kissed glow; for others, […]
Category Archives: A Healthier You
Healthy Aging – It’s in Your Hands
Did you know that Newfoundland and Labrador has the largest aging population in the country? And it’s no secret that our province also ranks highest for chronic disease and obesity. […]
Chicks and Balances – Cooping with Backyard Hens
By day, Joanne Butler works as a public health nurse… but by night (and lunchtimes, suppertimes, holidays, weekends – and just about any time!), she becomes chicken mom to three […]
Planting Seeds of Wellness: Harvesting Health and Hope
When you think about community gardens, you probably think of a garden’s ability to grow flowers, vegetables or fruits. What you may not think of, however, is a community garden’s […]
Nutrition Month: Discussing Canada’s Food Guide
As Nutrition Month draws to a close, we sat down with Eastern Health Regional Nutritionists, Lesley Burgess and Sarah Stapleton, to discuss Canada’s Food Guide. Learn more about the recent […]
Community Care: Healing Wounds from the Inside Out
Kimberley Smith wrote in her kindergarten year book that she wanted to be a nurse when she grew up. In the years that followed between kindergarten and university, Kimberley stuck […]
Recreational Cannabis – Facts and Myths
Is cannabis addictive? Can I drive after using cannabis? Is cannabis a “gateway” drug? There are so many questions and information circulating about recreational cannabis – how do you tell […]
It’s flu season, and Eastern Health’s flu immunization clinics have begun!
It’s flu season, and Eastern Health’s flu immunization clinics have begun! The flu shot is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from the spread of Influenza. […]
