OPENing your Heart to a New Way of Giving
I recently attended an event called the Celebration of Courage. Hosted by the Organ Procurement & Exchange of Newfoundland and Labrador (OPEN), it’s a ceremony that recognizes the generosity of […]
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Dr. Nancy Wadden and Dr. Cathy Popadiuk discuss the importance of cancer screening – and particularly screening for breast and cervical cancer.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and October 21-27th was Pap Test awareness week. Dr. Nancy Wadden and Dr. Cathy Popadiuk, Medical Directors for Eastern Health’s Breast and Cervical Screening […]
No Excuses, No Limits: Words to Describe Luca “LAZYLEGZ” Patuelli
In early October, Eastern Health, along with community partners welcomed Luca Patuelli to St. John’s. Luca was born with arthrogryposis, a neuromuscular disorder affecting joints and bones. He has had numerous surgeries, […]
Milk Delivery Takes on a Whole New Meaning at the Janeway
In the beginning Bringing a new baby into the world is such a special time for families. Many know the benefits of breastmilk, and the positive start it can give […]
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 […]
Making Life’s Final Journey with Compassion, Dignity and Respect – One Volunteer’s Story
I walk through the doors of the Palliative Care unit at the Dr. L. A. Miller Centre. There is a sense of being in a very special place. Calmness and […]
MEET “THE PROTECTORS”: YOUR GUARDIANS OF PRIVACY AND HEALTH INFORMATION
Privacy and security of personal health information is a right enjoyed by all citizens in Newfoundland and Labrador and lays at the heart of our society. Protecting privacy and ensuring […]
What Goes Around, Comes Around: St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital Auxiliary Celebrates 50 Years
Imagine how much the world has changed in 50 years. Leaps in technology have revolutionized how we communicate. We’ve achieved huge advances in lifesaving equipment. However, in a world that […]
