Angels on East 2A, Waterford Hospital
When Margo Hand brought her husband, Bill, to the emergency department at the Waterford Hospital, little did she know it was only the beginning of a seven month-long journey. It […]
Tag Archives: palliative care
Making Life’s Final Journey with Compassion, Dignity and Respect – One Volunteer’s Story
I walk through the doors of the Palliative Care unit at the Dr. L. A. Miller Centre. There is a sense of being in a very special place. Calmness and […]
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 […]
A Calming Influence
Calming, comforting, caring and compassionate – these are the words that describe the new palliative care and family rooms located on the east wing of the Dr. G. B. Cross […]
Social Work: Profession of Choice – and Choices
March was social work month, and the theme this year was “Social Work – Profession of Choice.” Connie Pilgrim chose the area of long-term care 16 years ago, at the […]
True to the End – One Doctor’s Life-Long Commitment to Palliative Care
The Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians recently awarded one of Eastern Health’s physicians, Dr. Bill Eaton, the first ever Local Hero Award for his work in the field of […]
Why Choose Home Palliative Care?
It is hard to predict what the future will hold. Individuals will plan, work, and save with the intention of someday reaching a desired goal. For my parents, this goal […]
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 […]
