A Look Inside the Public Health Microbiology Lab
One crucial aspect of Newfoundland and Labrador’s response to, and management of, the COVID-19 epidemic is continued testing. To date, over 20,000 people in this province have been tested for […]
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Combating the Opioid Epidemic in North America and Here at Home: Learnings from a Canadian Delegation to the United States
Almost every time you turn on the evening news or open the newspaper, you hear about the opioid epidemic plaguing provinces across Canada, including here at home in Newfoundland and […]
Are you ready for your trip south? Do you have health-related questions about travelling to tropical destinations?
We were live on Facebook with Eastern Health’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Claudia Sarbu, discussing health-related matters you should consider when travelling south. You can also watch this video […]
The Bucket:’ An Innovative Approach to Vaccine Management
Did you know that every year health-care providers immunize thousands of people across the region? Immunization is important because it helps to protect people from becoming sick with a communicable […]
Making Connections: Going above and beyond to increase access to sexual health services for youth in rural communities
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 […]
The Impact of One: Improving Access to Health Care Among our Refugee Population
Sometimes you meet people, and you know they are special. That’s what happened when I met Barbara Albrechtsons. Originally from Calgary, Barbara has been a practising public health nurse for […]
Planting Love: Syrian Mothers Share Breastfeeding Wisdom
Mothers around the world share the common concern of ensuring that their babies are loved and nourished. In January 2016, Newfoundland and Labrador opened its doors to our first refugees […]
Saving Lives a Vaccine at a Time
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 […]
