Health and Education: Hand in Hand
Evidence tells us that healthy children who have emotional supports, eat well and are active are better able to learn. As such, teachers, parents, health professionals and community partners are […]
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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 […]
Rethink That Drink – You Could Save a Life this Holiday Season
If your calendar is anything like mine this December, almost every weekend has been filled with social commitments and get-togethers that have one thing in common (aside from the festive […]
Off the Charts! The Centre for Nursing Studies Celebrates a 20-year Success Story
The opening of the Centre for Nursing Studies (CNS) on October 29, 1996 marked the beginning of a new era in nursing education in Newfoundland and Labrador. The transition from […]
Eastern Health’s Health Status Report: A student’s opportunity, a social worker’s reality, and a public health professional’s vision
Eastern Health’s Health Status Report provides population health and demographic information, rooted in the social determinants of health. The report consists of chapters which cover a wide variety of topic […]
The Gift of Music
Maggie Heneghan is wearing a big smile as she prepares to deliver the big news: “We’ve 125 iPods on the nose!” On October 28, Maggie, a teacher at Holy Heart […]
Romeo and Juliet: Empowering Youth through Theatre
The gymnasium is a buzz as parents, family members, students, and friends arrive to take their seats. A head or two can be seen peeking through the thick, dark curtains […]
Not Just Another Brick in the Wall: Back to School at the Centre for Nursing Studies
As I sit at my desk after a restful period of annual leave, much of which was shrouded in rain, drizzle and fog, as well as unseasonably cold temperatures, I […]
