Health Innovation Fair
We were live at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s where Eastern Health and its partners hosted the Health Innovation Fair. This fair, the first of its kind at […]
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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, […]
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 […]
“The Talk:” Talking to Your Kids About Sexual and Reproductive Health
‘Parents are the first and most important sexual health educators of children.’ If this statement makes you a little uncomfortable, rest assured – you are not alone! Anita Forward and […]
Spreading a Little Joy to the Community this Holiday Season
Christmas is a special time of year for family and friends to come together and celebrate the holiday season with gatherings and traditions. However, as paramedics, we often see people […]
Collaborative Care – Memorial, Eastern Health Combine Expertise to Improve Thrombosis Care
This story has been republished with permission from Memorial University Gazette. Blood clots can lead to a number of severe health complications, including death in extreme cases. Approximately 500 blood […]
Eastern Health CEO Discusses Record Score in Accreditation
In October 2017, Eastern Health was awarded the designation of Accredited with Commendation, one of the highest stamps of approval from Accreditation Canada. The health authority scored a record 97 […]
Coping with Death – and Life: Palliative Care
All of us, as human beings, have to face death at some point, be it our own or that of someone we love. Death can be painful and difficult both […]
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