Social Work: Choosing to Work with People
In observance of social work month, Eastern Health’s Mental Health and Additions Regional Director Isobel Keefe shares her thoughts about her profession, while reflecting on her 30 years of social […]
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What’s Up, Doc? 20 Questions for Dr. Rick Cooper: Long-time Educator, Pediatrician and Leader of the Janeway
On August 9, 2016, the Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre will celebrate its 50th birthday! For 43 of those 50 years, Dr. Rick Cooper has been a practising pediatrician […]
Considering Consent: Research Ethics
If you read a newspaper or watch a news broadcast, you’ll notice that headlines about new research studies crop up almost daily. Before a study is published, in fact, before […]
Leading the Way: Director of Medical Services Wins Leadership Award
For Reece Bearnes, life is all about making positive changes. And in the past two years, he’s made a big one – moving to Newfoundland and Labrador and settling into […]
Eastern Health Celebrates Employees’ Top Achievements
It’s always an honour to win an award, but when you are nominated for that award by those you work with every day, it’s especially meaningful. On June 22, 2015, […]
The Spirit of Christmas in the Workplace
Christmas is a time of year when our thoughts and actions focus on family and friends. Whether we spend an evening for a sit-down meal with people we care about, […]
Celebrating Excellence!
Eastern Health has recognized several individuals and teams within the organization, whose achievements, contributions and approach to their work are considered outstanding by their peers or supervisors. The fourth annual […]
Vickie Kaminski: A Farewell Interview
In June of 2009, Vickie Kaminski arrived in St. John’s from Sudbury, Ontario to take the reins of Eastern Health. It was a particularly challenging time in the health authority’s […]
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