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Eastern Health
Newfoundland and Labrador's largest health authority and one of the
provinces biggest employers
providing hospital
community and long-term care to the people of our region
and specialized services to the entire province.
Thirteen thousand employees working towards a single vision,
Healthy People
Healthy Communities
Focusing on quality and safety, improved access,
population health and a strong sustainable system.
Together we can.
Together
Together
we can.
At Eastern Health,
we serve more than two hundred and ninety thousand people in the eastern
region
and provide high-level services to all the residents of our province.
The Eastern Health region stretches from St. John's to Port Blandford
and covers the Avalon, Burin and Bonavista Peninsulas.
And we're not just big,
we're unique.
We treat men, women
and children throughout their lives and in all circumstances.
This full continuum of care
allows for a more seamless delivery of Eastern Health's hundreds of programs and
services.
Our services include public health,
home and community services
long-term care
hospital care
as well as unique provincial programs
such as Cancer Care, Cardiac Care,
Child and Women's Health
and Mental Health and Addictions.
All delivered by a dedicated team of employees
13,000 strong.
Good morning, Eastern Health, Catherine speaking. Certainly, one moment.
Eastern Health is rooted in the communities it serves. We believe
that when individuals are healthy,
communities are healthy
and we are committed to working with all community partners to realize our vision.
Every member of the Eastern Health team plays an important role in providing the
best care possible to our patients.
clients residents and their families.
To accomplish that
we are guided by a common set of values
Respect
for those we serve
and for each other.
Integrity, valuing honesty and open communication.
Fairness,
making sure our resources are distributed equally.
Connectedness,
recognizing and celebrating the strength of each person and service that make up
the whole of Eastern Health.
And
Excellence,
pursuing and promoting excellence
in all that we do.
At. Eastern Health,
our aim is to improve our processes and outcomes
whether that is with advanced paramedicine training to provide better
on-the-spot care in emergencies
or by opening primary health care clinics where they're needed most.
The goal is to improve both care and access to care
by offering the required services when and where they are needed.
Our employees are our greatest resource. Our teams of nurses, physicians, employees, and
volunteers offer their best efforts everyday and in every circumstance
often going that extra mile to ensure the necessary care is given.
In health care
change is constant
as services evolve and technology advances
our physicians and staff bring new ideas and innovations to life.
They translate strategy
into action
and we teach tomorrow's healthcare providers.
At. Eastern Health, we value lifelong learning
all within a aim to improve processes, approaches and outcomes
and to improve the quality of work life at Eastern Health.
We strive for a healthy work environment where staff are encouraged to take
initiative and try new things for the benefit of those we serve.
An atmosphere of trust
and confidentiality
is essential in health care.
Our employees are trustworthy and discreet and protective of their
patient's health and health information.
This dedication to duty holds true through the full continuum of care at
Eastern Health
from our very youngest patients
to our most senior residents in our long-term care facilities.
Bringing our best to those we care for
takes a shared commitment on the part of all those who called Eastern Health
their professional home.
Teamwork is essential to a positive work environment and to a positive outcome
for a residents, patients and clients.
Together
we can help children
move better, breathe deeper and become stronger
together we can offer primary and mental healthcare to people right where they are.
Together
Together we can use the latest technology to provide the best possible cardiac care.
Together we can make sure that supplies needed for quality healthcare
are stocked and ready to go.
Together we can provide safe and accurate radiation treatment for our cancer patients.
Together we can provide a clean and safe environment for our
patients and residents.
Together
we can make sure information is transmitted effeciently.
Together we can respond to emergencies
quickly and effectively.
Together
Together we can.