Listening to your Body. The Subtle Signs of Ovarian Cancer
Friday, May 8, is World Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day. Considered the most lethal female cancer, I recently “sat down” for a virtual chat with Dr. Patti Power, gynecologic oncologist with […]
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Labour and Delivery – Broken Earth Mission to Bangladesh
Mission. According to the Collins English Dictionary, mission means a strong commitment and sense of duty to do or achieve something, often in a foreign country. This past September, Broken […]
Behind the Screen of Cervical Health: No Better Mother’s Day Gift than Cancer Prevention and Early Detection
Mother’s Day is dedicated to showing appreciation for the warm and wonderful women in our lives. It is a day to honour women and to recognize the efforts and accomplishments […]
A Breast Cancer Journey: The story of Three Women
Being diagnosed with breast cancer is a stressful time for patients and families alike, and the ability to retain information at this time can be difficult. Cynthia, Shirley and Lisa […]
Perinatal Bereavement: Navigating the Loss
The birth of a baby is usually a joyous occasion. However, when the outcome of a pregnancy is not the one hoped for, people can feel devastated. In spite of […]
Leading Ladies: Protecting Women’s Health One Pap Test at a Time
International Women’s Day marks the celebration of women and focuses on creating an inclusive world where women are valued for their social, economic and cultural backgrounds. On this day, I […]
Empowering Women: Pap Test Awareness
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 […]
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 […]
