Angels on East 2A, Waterford Hospital
When Margo Hand brought her husband, Bill, to the emergency department at the Waterford Hospital, little did she know it was only the beginning of a seven month-long journey. It […]
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2019 Janeway Telethon Miracle Kid Patient Stories
Eastern Health would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Janeway Foundation, the volunteers and all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians for making this year’s Janeway Telethon a huge success! Thanks […]
Magic Hour… Magic Memories: The Power of a Perfectly-Placed Picture
Sundown. For many of us, it’s the most beautiful time of day. Some call it the magic hour – when the sun bathes everything in its path with a golden […]
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 […]
It’s flu season, and Eastern Health’s flu immunization clinics have begun!
It’s flu season, and Eastern Health’s flu immunization clinics have begun! The flu shot is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from the spread of Influenza. […]
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 […]
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