Janeway Nurse, Jan Humber, on Children Living with Cancer
Jan Humber says if she had it to do all over again, she would. Jan is an Oncology nurse who’s worked with children at the Janeway Children’s Hospital for all […]
Category Archives: Making a Difference
A Breast Cancer Journey: The story of Three Women
Being diagnosed with breast cancer is a stressful time for patients and families alike, and the ability to retain information at this time can be difficult. Cynthia, Shirley and Lisa […]
Centred Around Those Who Matter the Most
I’m one of those lucky people who recognized my career path when I was only a young girl in Junior High. At such a tumultuous time of development, I recall […]
Finding Lachhuman: Embracing Change, Culture and Friendship
Nothing beats the feeling of knowing that you’ve made a positive difference in someone’s life. For me, that feeling is even more special when I realize how I’ve grown or […]
The Magical Touch of Music – and Memory
It often can be a struggle to get past the thick barriers posed by Alzheimer’s and other dementias, to reach the person affected, and to bring back the richness of […]
Leading Ladies: Protecting Women’s Health One Pap Test at a Time
International Women’s Day marks the celebration of women and focuses on creating an inclusive world where women are valued for their social, economic and cultural backgrounds. On this day, I […]
Taking the Plunge for an Important Cause!
Can you imagine a dozen emergency room health-care providers leaping into the frigid North Atlantic Ocean on the coldest winter February day by choice? No? Well, it happened in Carbonear, […]
When Cupid’s Arrow Strikes: A Budding Love for Patient Care
Everyone’s heard the saying, “for every single pot there is a lid.” In my case, I found my perfect match at work at Eastern Health, and I haven’t looked back […]
