Health and Education: Hand in Hand
Evidence tells us that healthy children who have emotional supports, eat well and are active are better able to learn. As such, teachers, parents, health professionals and community partners are […]
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Gotta Get Away for the 24th of May? Rethink That Drink
It’s that time of year again when people are hauling out their spring and summer clothes, changing over winter tires to summer tires and gearing up for another camping season. […]
Rethink That Drink – You Could Save a Life this Holiday Season
If your calendar is anything like mine this December, almost every weekend has been filled with social commitments and get-togethers that have one thing in common (aside from the festive […]
Empowering Women: Pap Test Awareness
Did you know that cervical cancer is a disease that is 90 per cent preventable? As regional coordinator of the Cervical Screening Initiatives (CSI) Program for the Avalon region, I’m […]
Addiction Matters – An Education Day for At-Risk Youth
Addiction is a growing issue in our province, particularly among our youth. A chronic health condition, addiction affects individuals, our families and communities. The good news is that addiction is […]
That Warm and Fuzzy Feeling
Five years ago, the Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation was looking for a new signature fundraising event that could span province-wide, reach young and old, people at school and in the […]
An Invaluable Experience: Second to None
My name is Samantha— but all my friends call me Sam. Here’s a little bit about me, summed up in 400 characters: shopping is my favorite pastime; I have an […]
Administering an Evolving Profession: Administrative Professionals Week
Celebrated since 1952, Administrative Professionals Week, April 20-26, 2014, recognizes the work of administrative professionals throughout North America, within our own province, and here at Eastern Health. There are over […]
