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Eastern Health advises that it is receiving high volume of calls for the phone lines to book an AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD vaccine on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Eastern Health is offering one clinic only at this time for individuals 55 to 64 years of age to administer the AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD vaccine which is set to expire this week. Clerks will continue to respond to phone calls/messages until the remaining appointment slots are filled.

You may have heard that some of the #COVID19 #vaccines available in Canada are a new type of vaccine called mRNA vaccines. Learn about how they work, their safety and effectiveness here: http://ow.ly/n0tA50DMQke #COVIDVaccine #VaccinesWork

Update on COVID-19 Vaccines for Residents 70 Years of Age and Older Full details: www.easternhealth.ca/news

Update on Eastern Health AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD Vaccination Clinics Eastern Health is advising that all appointment slots have now been filled for the AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD vaccination clinics located in Carbonear, Holyrood and St. John’s between April 9, 2021 and April 19, 2021. There are still some appointment slots available in Bonavista. These clinics were available for residents aged 55 to 64. Full details: www.easternhealth.ca/news

Eastern Health Holding AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD Vaccination Clinics for Residents 55 to 64 Full details: www.easternhealth.ca/news

Eastern Health Holding AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD Vaccination Clinic for Residents 55 to 64 Full details: www.easternhealth.ca/news

Individuals can register their intent to become an organ donor through MCP and are encouraged to start the conversation with their loved ones. Register online today at https://my.gov.nl.ca/

Today, on World Health Day, governments and organizations around the globe are working together on Building a fairer, healthier world for everyone. Find out more here: who.int/campaigns/world-health-day/2021 #GovNL #WorldHealthDay

It’s important that you enjoy your food. Eating foods you like without guilt can help you develop a healthy attitude about food. Instead of restricting when it comes to less healthy food choices, have a smaller portion and take the time to savor it. For more information, please visit: https://food-guide.canada.ca//tips-for-/diets-food-trends/

Getting around the hospital can be difficult. Eastern Health has launched a survey in efforts to improve how you find your way around the hospital. Your experiences and input will be used to enhance navigation in our hospitals. To participate in this survey: Visit: www.surveymonkey.com/r/directingyou Call: 1-833-989-3781 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

***PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT*** Eastern Health Provides Update on Services in Alert Level 2 Following the announcement by the Provincial Chief Medical Officer of Health to move to COVID-19 Alert Level 2, Eastern Health is advising that health-care services that were previously increased in level 4 will continue to further increase in level 2. ...Continue reading

***PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT*** Eastern Health Eases Visitor Restrictions in Alert Level 2 Following the announcement by the Provincial Chief Medical Officer of Health to move to COVID-19 Alert Level 2, Eastern Health advises that effective March 27, 2021 visitor restrictions have been eased for all in-patients in a hospital setting and residents of long-term care. Visitation hours will be determined by facility and designated visitors/support persons are advised to contact...Continue reading

Celebrate the season by celebrating yourself! Take an online mental health or substance use screening and keep yourself well. Anytime, anywhere with our online self-screening tools at CheckItOutNL.ca or visit Bridgethegapp.ca.

During the Holiday Season, enjoy the foods you love while keeping healthy habits in mind: As much as possible, stick to healthy foods you would normally choose. Try to have plenty of vegetables and fruit, choose whole grain foods and make water your drink of choice. Try to keep regular mealtimes. ... Be mindful eat slowly and notice your feelings of hunger and fullness. Maintain regular physical activities that you enjoy. If you eat more than planned, don’t feel guilty or skip meals. It is important to enjoy the foods we eat. For more information, please visit: https://food-guide.canada.ca//tips-fo/holidays-and-events/

Eastern Health advises that the DoorWays counselling service in Pleasantville will operate on a modified schedule during the Holiday Season. Changes are as follows: December 31, 2020: 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. (last appointment booked 3:30 p.m.) January 1, 2021: Closed For more information about DoorWays and counselling options, please visit: https://mha.easternhealth.ca/doorways/ ... If you require immediate assistance, please call Newfoundland and Labrador’s Mental Health Crisis Line at 1-888-737-4668.

Breastfeeding Support Groups are now offered online! Connect with your Public Health nurse and other breastfeeding moms virtually via ZOOM. For more information, please visit: www.easternhealth.ca/breastfeedingsupport

Take a few minutes to do something that’s just for you this Holiday Season. Give yourself the gift of wellness with an online mental health or substance use screening. Anytime, anywhere at http://www.checkitoutnl.ca/ or visit https://www.bridgethegapp.ca/.

Eastern Health reminds patients of the Health Sciences Centre that telephone registration for some appointments is available in advance of arriving at the HSC. Telephone registration provides an alternative way to register for appointments and offers a quicker way to check in upon arrival to the HSC. It is available Monday to Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. by calling (709) 777-0908 or toll free at 1-888-770-6339. Telephone registration at the HSC is available for all app...ointments, except for medical imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT etc), blood collection, cancer care, day surgery (except women’s health), nuclear molecular medicine and women’s health outpatients. For more information, please visit the Hospital Appointments webpage via: www.easternhealth.ca/covid19

***PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT*** Eastern Health Reminds the Public to Dial 1-800 when Requesting Flu Shots for Home Visits Eastern Health would like to remind the public of the importance of dialing 1-800 before 770-7741 when requesting a home visit to get their flu shot. Dialing the number without 1-800 directs calls to the wrong number. ... Home visits by community health nurses are available to the very frail or homebound who cannot travel to a flu clinic, or visit a pharmacist or doctor to get their flu shot. These individuals can also call their local Community Health Office from Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to arrange their flu shot. Contact numbers can be found at www.easternhealth.ca/CommunityHealthLocations. Eastern Health thanks the public for their consideration and reminds individuals that getting a flu shot is important every year, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Getting vaccinated will help reduce the spread of influenza in our communities and help reduce the impact on the health-care system in the event of a potential surge of COVID-19 cases.

We want to hear from you! Please tell us about your recent inpatient care experience with Eastern Health. If you or your family member received care during a stay in hospital and were discharged November 2 or later, please take a moment to answer a brief, confidential survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/EOCAcute. The perspectives gathered will provide valuable feedback and be used to enhance health services, safety and care for inpatients across the region.

Eastern Health is actively recruiting for Medical Communications Officers (MCO) to join our team. Working in a fast-paced environment, the MCO provides rapid response to requests for routine, emergency, and non-emergent ambulance service, as well as coordinates the Flight Team and the Provincial Air Ambulance Program. The deadline to apply is November 30. For more information about the job postings and qualifications, please visit: https://employment.easternhealth.ca/ (Hospital Support Medical Communications Officer Positions).

Eastern Health’s Long-Term Care Program provides a range of residential and day services for seniors and older adults with disabilities. We believe and support personal choice, wellness and independence. https://ltc.easternhealth.ca/services-and-programs/

When the weather starts to get colder, it can be harder to motivate yourself to get physically active outdoors. However, there are lots of ways you can get active indoors, like stairclimbing, weight training, yoga or online fitness classes. #EverythingGetsBetter

We remind individuals to wear the mask provided upon entry to our facilities for the duration of your time in our facilities. Where possible please also maintain physical distance.

We remind those arriving at our facilities for appointments to arrive at the entrance no more than 10 minutes prior to their appointment. This will help to facilitate physical distancing in our waiting rooms. Thank you for your cooperation.

Eastern Health would like to advise those who require home visits to get their flu shot that the phone number has changed. The new toll-free number is 1-833-752-4167. Home visits by community health nurses are available to the very frail or homebound who cannot travel to a flu clinic, or visit a pharmacist or doctor to get their flu shot. These individuals can also call their local Community Health Office from Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to arrange their flu shot. Contact numbers can be found at www.easternhealth.ca/CommunityHealthLocations.

We’re now recruiting volunteer client and family advisors for various areas at Eastern Health: Have you, or a loved one, received care within Eastern Health in the last three years? Are you willing to share your experiences with us to make a positive impact in the delivery of health services for other clients? Are you looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity? ... If you’ve answered yes to ALL of these questions, we would like to hear from you! Full details at: www.easternhealth.ca/CFCC. For more info. about the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (709) 777-6777.

Those with one or more chronic conditions, including cancer, diabetes, heart or lung disease, asthma, COPD, and obesity, are at high-risk of influenza and serious complications related to influenza. Getting the flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and others from the spread of influenza. This year, it is more important than ever. Book a flu shot appointment up to 30 days in advance: www.easternhealth.ca/flu

Did you pick and freeze berries this summer? Fruit and berries are very versatile and make a healthy addition to baked goods, cereal, yogurt or as a dessert. For more tips and ideas, please visit: www.easternhealth.ca/veggies&fruit.

We’re now recruiting patient and family advisors across the province for our Adult Rehabilitation and Geriatric Care program at Eastern Health: Have you, or a loved one, received care at the Dr. L.A. Miller Centre in the last three years? Are you willing to share your experiences with us to enhance the quality of care of all patients at Eastern Health? Are you looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity? ... If you’ve answered yes to ALL of these questions, we would like to hear from you! Full details at: www.easternhealth.ca/CFCC. For more information, please contact our CFCC Office by telephone at (709) 777-6777 or email at [email protected]. Central Health Western Health

October is breast cancer awareness month. It’s important to be aware of risk factors for breast cancer, including those you can change. To help reduce your risk: Exercise regularly. Limit alcohol. Do not smoke. Maintain a healthy diet and body weight.... For more information, including risk factors, please visit: https://cancercare.easternhealth.ca//breast-screening-pro/

***PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT*** Temporary Interruption of Obstetrical/Gynecology Services at Carbonear General Hospital... October 12, 2020 St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that due to an unforeseen unavailability of on-call physician coverage, obstetrical/gynecology services at the Carbonear General Hospital will be temporarily unavailable from Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. until Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. Patients in the area who require emergency obstetrical or gynecology services during this time period are advised to still proceed to the emergency department at the Carbonear General Hospital, where they will be assessed and transferred to another hospital, if necessary. Patients who are in closer proximity to another hospital, such as Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville or the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s, should proceed there for assessment. Eastern Health advises patients with questions or concerns to consult with their family doctor or nurse practitioner. Individuals with questions related to their pregnancy may also speak to a registered nurse by calling the Health Line at 811 or TTY 1-888-709-3555. Eastern Health thanks the public for their understanding while the health authority focuses on providing safe and quality obstetrical care.

Did you know you can now register online to be an organ donor? Register your MCP card at https://my.gov.nl.ca/. Organ donation saves lives. Start the conversation with your loved ones. For more information about organ donation, please visit www.easternhealth.ca/give.

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor. For more information about this recall, please visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency website.

***PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT*** Construction to begin at Entrance of the Health Sciences Centre Eastern Health informs the public that construction work at the entrance at the Health Sciences Centre will begin on Friday, October 16, 2020. Construction work will result in a permanent extension of the main entrance to provide additional indoor space to help facilitate COVID-19 screening upon arrival to the facility. ... Patients, clients and visitors will continue to be able to access the facility through the main entrance during construction, and normal safeguards will be in place. However, the public is advised to proceed with caution and to follow posted signage in the area. Eastern Health would like to thank the public for their cooperation during this time. We also remind the public to assist with physical distancing while in our health-care facilities and to arrive no more than 10 minutes prior to their scheduled appointments.

If you use an ATV, use it safely! - Wear an approved helmet and face and eye protection. - Drive sober alcohol, drugs and ATVs don’t mix. - Refuse to carry or be a passenger on an ATV built for one person. More tips: https://hi.easternhealth.ca//general-injury-pr/atv-safety/

If you have an appointment booked at one of our facilities and require support, one support person will be permitted to assist you during your appointment. As we try to limit the number of people in our facilities to allow for physical distancing, we ask that you bring a support person only if you require it. Only one support person is permitted per person. Thank you for your understanding.

***PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT*** Temporary Closure of Health Sciences Centre Main Entrance Eastern Health advises the public that the main entrance of the Health Sciences Centre will be closed to all patients, visitors and staff starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2020 for approximately five hours. This closure is necessary to facilitate new medical equipment being brought into the facility. Patients and staff are asked to use the emergency entrance to access the ...facility during this time. Signage and security personnel will be in place to redirect to the alternate entrance. Normal safeguards will be in place; however, patients, visitors and staff are advised to proceed with caution and follow posted signage in the area. Eastern Health thanks the public and staff for their cooperation and apologizes for any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause.

This is Mental Illness Awareness Week. This year’s theme is ‘there is no health without mental health.’ Mental health and addictions issues can affect everyone. It is estimated that one in five of us will experience a mental health or addictions issue in our lifetime. For more information about Eastern Health’s mental health and addictions program, including supports and services, please visit: https://mha.easternhealth.ca/.

***PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT*** Change in Location for Burin COVID-19 Testing Clinic Eastern Health informs the public that the COVID-19 testing clinic, currently located at the Burin Pennisula Health Care Centre, will be reconfigured to a drive-through model onsite by Friday, October 9, 2020. This clinic will be located at the back of the hospital and has been redesigned to accommodate an anticipated increase in patients. Patients are reminded to watch for the traffic sign...age as the access road is one way. This clinic will be accepting patients by appointment only. Individuals who are symptomatic are asked to complete the online COVID Assessment Tool on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador COVID-19 website and, if indicated, they should then call 811. Eastern Health would like to remind the public to assist with physical distancing while in our health-care facilities and to arrive no more than 10 minutes prior to scheduled appointments.

Missed our Annual General Meeting? No problem check out the recording to learn more about our accomplishments and achievements from the 2019-20 fiscal year! www.easternhealth.ca/APR

In recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 4-10, 2020), Eastern Heath’s Mental Health and Addictions Program is hosting an online education session on Anxiety Disorders on Friday, October 9 from 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. via Zoom. This session is open to the public and will provide a general overview of different types of anxiety disorders, symptoms, treatments, recovery, and more. For more information about the session and to register, please email [email protected].

Any amount of breastmilk you provide your child is a gift to their life-long health and the health of the planet! For more information about breastfeeding and breastfeeding support, please visit hi.easternhealth.ca/breastfeeding. #WBW2020

***PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT*** Boom Truck Lift at Entrance of Health Sciences Centre Eastern Health advises the public that there will be a boom truck on-site this evening (October 7, 2020) at 5:00 p.m. in the area between the main entrance and emergency entrance of the Health Sciences Centre. ... The truck will be lifting materials onto the roof in relation to on-going construction. The area will be cordoned off to prevent any unauthorized access of pedestrians and/or vehicles for the duration of the lift, which is expected to take approximately 1.5 hours. Access to both the main entrance and the emergency entrance will continue to be available at all times. A portion of the drop-off lane in front of the main entrance will be impeded. The public should use caution in the area and follow the direction given by security personnel. Eastern Health thanks the public and employees for their cooperation and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

The deadline for the application of EH Scholarships for 2020 is this Friday, October 9, 5:00 p.m. Dozens of scholarships are available. If you’re an EH employee, a dependant of an EH employee, or a post-secondary student pursuing studies in quality, disclosure or ethics in health care, you may qualify for a scholarship. Complete eligibility details and application information is available on our website at: www.easternhealth.ca/scholarships.

Eating well is one of the most important things you can do for your children’s health. Healthy foods and beverages provide the essential nutrients that children need to grow and develop, as well as the energy and nutrients that they need to learn and play! Given children spend a large part of their day at school, it is important to pack healthy lunches and snacks to fuel their active bodies and minds.... Learn more about packing healthy lunches and snacks for school: https://hi.easternhealth.ca//healthy-lunch-and-snack-idea/

Support Breastfeeding for a Healthier Planet! All families have the right to be supported to breastfeed. Support can come from families, communities, businesses, workplaces and the health system. Did you know Eastern Health now offers Breastfeeding Support Groups virtually! ... For more info, contact your public health nurse: www.easternhealth.ca/PublicHealthLocations #WBW2020