Summer Food Safety
Summer is finally here and with it, an increase in food related illness. Watch this informative video for tips on food preparation and safety. You can also view this video […]
Tag Archives: Health Promotion
An Interview with Dr. Gena Bugden, Clinical Chief of Emergency Medicine at Eastern Health
Approximately 200,000 people come through the doors of Eastern Health’s emergency departments every year. There are 12 emergency departments in the eastern region – some rural, some urban, some large, […]
The Role and Impact that Immunization has in Protecting and Saving Lives.
We were live with Eastern Health’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Claudia Sarbu, discussing the role and impact that immunization has in protecting and saving lives. https://www.facebook.com/pg/EasternHealthNL/videos/?ref=page_internal *Please consult […]
Facebook Live: Learn more about colon cancer, how you can protect yourself.
Newfoundland and Labrador has the highest rates of colorectal cancer in Canada. Have you heard of a FIT kit? This test helps to detect colorectal cancer early when it is […]
Are you ready for your trip south? Do you have health-related questions about travelling to tropical destinations?
We were live on Facebook with Eastern Health’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Claudia Sarbu, discussing health-related matters you should consider when travelling south. You can also watch this video […]
The Bucket:’ An Innovative Approach to Vaccine Management
Did you know that every year health-care providers immunize thousands of people across the region? Immunization is important because it helps to protect people from becoming sick with a communicable […]
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 […]
Another New Year, Another New Diet?
Feeling bad about eating too much over the holidays? Are you planning on starting a diet in the New Year? You are not alone! The start of a new year […]
