Screen Time and Children
Exposure to digital media among Canadian families is increasing. At the same time, parents’ concerns about how screen time affects children are increasing as well. ‘Screen time’ refers to time […]
Category Archives: A Healthier You
Summer Food Safety
Summer is finally here and with it, an increase in food related illness. Watch this informative video for tips on food preparation and safety. You can also view this video […]
New 3 T MRI Improves Patient Care
Eastern Health and the Health Care Foundation, along with representatives from the Provincial Government, recently officially unveiled the new 3 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (3 T MRI) scanner at the […]
Facebook Live: Learn more about colon cancer, how you can protect yourself.
Newfoundland and Labrador has the highest rates of colorectal cancer in Canada. Have you heard of a FIT kit? This test helps to detect colorectal cancer early when it is […]
Are you ready for your trip south? Do you have health-related questions about travelling to tropical destinations?
We were live on Facebook with Eastern Health’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Claudia Sarbu, discussing health-related matters you should consider when travelling south. You can also watch this video […]
“The Talk:” Talking to Your Kids About Sexual and Reproductive Health
‘Parents are the first and most important sexual health educators of children.’ If this statement makes you a little uncomfortable, rest assured – you are not alone! Anita Forward and […]
Keeping Infections Under Control: It’s a Team Thing!
As we acknowledge Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) week and its theme: “It’s a Team Thing,” it seems an appropriate occasion to reflect on the vision of Eastern Health: Healthy […]
The Belles of Women’s Health
“Living in a rural community comes with wonderful benefits and some challenges,” says Eileen Beeso, both a resident and nurse practitioner of Newfoundland and Labrador’s beautiful Bell Island – home […]
