The New Stroke Treatment Room: It’s a Team Effort
Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the launch of a new stroke treatment room at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital. It was great to see such a turnout of excited […]
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Psychology and Recovery – Changing Behaviour to Beat Addiction at the Grace Centre
February is Psychology Month. To mark this year’s theme, “Psychology is for Everyone,” Eastern Health psychologist Dr. Heather Quinlan talks about her work with clients who struggle with addiction. In […]
Janeway Nurse, Jan Humber, on Children Living with Cancer
Jan Humber says if she had it to do all over again, she would. Jan is an Oncology nurse who’s worked with children at the Janeway Children’s Hospital for all […]
Is There a Clinical Trial for That?
You’ve been diagnosed with cancer. Your oncologist reviews available treatment options with you, which may include traditional chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy, and, there may even be the option of a […]
From evolution to revolution: One “mix” at a time
Six months ago, patients at the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre often had a three-hour wait for their chemotherapy treatments. This was stressful not only to patients, but also […]
Acts of Kindness
In my position as a communications manager with Eastern Health, I write about the organization on a daily basis: its programs and services, its achievements, its changes, its challenges. I […]
