Social Work: Choosing to Work with People
In observance of social work month, Eastern Health’s Mental Health and Additions Regional Director Isobel Keefe shares her thoughts about her profession, while reflecting on her 30 years of social […]
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Embracing Technology: Self-Directed Patient Registration
Every day, Eastern Health registers thousands of patients for appointments within our facilities. The registration process is the first step to receiving health-care services, and it is vital to ensuring […]
When Desserts Become Deserts…
Picture a potluck table filled with casseroles, vegetables, salads, meat, fish, poultry, gravy and dessert after dessert after dessert. A smile crosses my face as I think about the many […]
Communities with Heart, One Project at a Time
Hearts, roses and chocolates come to mind for many when thinking about Valentine’s Day. The February holiday is usually meant to show our passion and appreciation for those we love. […]
The Impact of One: Improving Access to Health Care Among our Refugee Population
Sometimes you meet people, and you know they are special. That’s what happened when I met Barbara Albrechtsons. Originally from Calgary, Barbara has been a practising public health nurse for […]
A Story of Resilience: Sheena’s Dialysis Journey
There are over 624 people in Newfoundland and Labrador currently undergoing dialysis treatment for kidney disease. This treatment requires connecting a patient to a machine to remove the patient’s blood, […]
Saving Lives a Vaccine at a Time
National Immunization Awareness Week provides an opportunity to focus attention on the importance of vaccinations for all ages. Did you know that in the last 50 years immunization has saved […]
Mobilizing Hope in the ICU
Imagine spending months in intensive care, with limited ability to move in and out of bed? For Lawrence Murphy, this was a reality. “It was like my esophagus busted open,” […]
