Mercy’s Legacy
I recently attended a ceremony that truly marked the end of an era – the closing of St. Clare’s Mercy Convent. Its history began 102 years ago, as St. Clare’s […]
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True to the End – One Doctor’s Life-Long Commitment to Palliative Care
The Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians recently awarded one of Eastern Health’s physicians, Dr. Bill Eaton, the first ever Local Hero Award for his work in the field of […]
The Path Less Travelled
Janelle Hillier was searching for a meaningful career and felt she was at a dead end. With nothing left to lose, she decided in October 2013 to volunteer at the […]
Patching Together Passion and Profession
I have been a quilter for over 30 years. During that time I never imagined that my passion for quilting would interface with my profession in any way. That is […]
Christmas: Not a Place, but a State of Mind
I have worked many Christmas Eves during my 19 years as a nurse but none of them stands out to me like the one I experienced a few years ago […]
Safe Surgery Checklist: A Safe and Positive Experience for the Patient
I don’t think many of us can go through a day without hearing or using the word “safety” in our workplaces. When it comes to definitions of patient safety, a […]
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