It’s a Wrap – Blizzard 2020 makes History at Eastern Health
On January 17, 2020, the blizzard that’s been dubbed ‘Stormageddon’ blew through the Avalon Peninsula on gusts of up to 140 km per hour. The official recorded amount of snowfall […]
Category Archives: Making a Difference
Changing Lives: Fighting Addiction on Bell Island
As I walk through the community wellness section of Eastern Health’s facility on Bell Island, the Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre, I see a man in his 40s leaning […]
A Look Back at Some of the Best Stories of 2019
With a new year – and decade – dawning, we thought we’d reflect on the past year by looking back through some of the stories we posted in 2019. In […]
Trucks, Toys and Teddy Bears – Eastern Health Paramedics Give Back
Whether on television or in real life, we’ve all seen images of a paramedic’s lifesaving work: ambulances screaming through the streets on emergency calls, heroic individuals loaded down with medical […]
How Four Instruments are Creating Harmony and Peace
“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” – Coretta Scott King This quote speaks to me. “Community” is a key word […]
We Stand on Guard
This year, Remembrance Day marked 101 years since the end of WWI and each year, I faithfully wear my poppy to show my respect for those who’ve served and sacrificed […]
Mike’s Cutting-Edge Cup: Innovative Solutions in Long Term Care
If you have ever entered the Agnes Pratt Home on a weekday afternoon, you have likely met Mike Hearn, a popular face around the home. Mike is one of the […]
Patient Advisors: What They Do and Why They Do It
“My body may be broken, but my voice is not,” says Angie Follett, one of several client and family advisors who has partnered with Eastern Health to improve care for […]
