Screen Time and Children
Exposure to digital media among Canadian families is increasing. At the same time, parents’ concerns about how screen time affects children are increasing as well. ‘Screen time’ refers to time […]
Tag Archives: Safety
The Role and Impact that Immunization has in Protecting and Saving Lives.
We were live with Eastern Health’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Claudia Sarbu, discussing the role and impact that immunization has in protecting and saving lives. https://www.facebook.com/pg/EasternHealthNL/videos/?ref=page_internal *Please consult […]
Keeping Infections Under Control: It’s a Team Thing!
As we acknowledge Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) week and its theme: “It’s a Team Thing,” it seems an appropriate occasion to reflect on the vision of Eastern Health: Healthy […]
Supporting Health – At Home. Remote Patient Monitoring – Taking Charge of YOUR Health
“This program taught me to live,” says Shirley Tucker, an Eastern Health patient who lives with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Powerful words indeed. As the program manager for the […]
Keeping the Happy in Holidays
For most, Christmas is a time of joy, family gatherings and giving. About a month before Christmas, decorations are unpacked and put in place for all to enjoy their wondrous […]
Clean Hands: The Best Start to Great Care
October 27 – 31, 2014 is Canadian Patient Safety Week. At Eastern Health, we aim to provide safe and quality care every day. Canadian Patient Safety Week gives us a […]
The Pyxis Effect: Dispensing Pills and Practical Solutions
This year, as we look back over the accomplishments and challenges of the past fiscal year, we’ve adopted the theme ‘Checking our Vitals,’ as we examine what we’ve done – […]
Why Should We Care About Our Strategic Plan?
“I want you to know that I do so much more than push a broom around here. I have a big impact on the residents’ lives. I need to know […]
