This day and age, teens seem more connected and informed than ever. They are constantly texting, Googling information and are inundated with news on social media. They have so much […]
Beverly Chard, RN, MN, is a clinical educator with Eastern Health’s Mental Health & Addictions Program. In October 2016, Beverly received the ASIST NL Trainer Award of Excellence, at the […]
“Don’t seem like Christmas if the mummers aren’t here…..’ The folks in the therapeutic recreation program at the Waterford Hospital have taken those words from Simani’s iconic Newfoundland Mummer’s Song […]
As we celebrate what many call ‘the most wonderful time of the year,’ we know that in the midst of the happy celebrations, the holiday season can also be the […]
In my role as a social worker with Eastern Health’s Mental Health and Addictions Program, I often see clients who struggle during the Holiday season. It’s a time of year […]
Remember the days when almost everyone you knew had a garden and grew their own veggies? Or, for those of the younger generation, hearing stories from your parents or grand-parents? […]
I fell in love with motorcycles when I was a teen-aged girl, riding behind my young Tom Cruise type boyfriend, the wind blowing the smell of his aftershave into my […]
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 […]
