From UVA to UVB, Sun Safety Tips For You and Me
As summer peaks and the temperature becomes warmer, it’s tempting to lounge in the sun and soak up the rays. For many, it’s the promise of a sun-kissed glow; for others, […]
As summer peaks and the temperature becomes warmer, it’s tempting to lounge in the sun and soak up the rays. For many, it’s the promise of a sun-kissed glow; for others, […]
A ‘sea change’ is defined as a profound or notable transformation; a striking change in perspective on a particular issue – usually for the better – which affects a group […]
Did you know that cervical cancer is a disease that is 90 per cent preventable? As regional coordinator of the Cervical Screening Initiatives (CSI) Program for the Avalon region, I’m […]
National Immunization Awareness Week provides an opportunity to focus attention on the importance of vaccinations for all ages. Did you know that in the last 50 years immunization has saved […]
Did you know that every year about 400 Canadians die in unintentional water-related fatalities? As an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Coordinator with Eastern Health, and an instructor with the […]
Anyone can fall – but as we get older, our chances of falling and getting hurt increase. Falls have the potential to disable people, cause physical and mental distress and […]
When employees from the Bridges Program first approached us here in Corporate Communications to help them develop an app for youth facing mental health issues, we were excited! Part of […]
Strategic Plan Series: Access Note: Eastern Health’s Strategic Plan 2014-2017, Together We Can, was released on June 30, 2014. This article is one in a series outlining each of the […]