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2014-15

Eastern Health released its Annual Performance Report for the 2014-2015 fiscal year on September 29, 2015. Additionally, Eastern Health showcased its performance over the last fiscal year, as well as its accomplishments and the tremendous commitment of staff, physicians and volunteers.

2014-2015 Annual General Meeting

On September 29, 2015, Eastern Health provided an overview of its performance for the 2014-15 fiscal year, and marked the completion of the first year of its Strategic Plan 2014-2017 at its annual general meeting at the St. John’s Long-term Care Facility in St. John’s. Presentations were made by Michael O’Keefe, Chair of the Board of Trustees, and David Diamond, President and CEO, during the meeting.

2014-2015 Highlights of Accomplishments

The following highlights are only some of many initiatives Eastern Health has accomplished over the last fiscal year. These accomplishments embrace the full range of care Eastern Health provides, and represent the steadfast commitment of those who serve the patients, clients, residents and communities in the eastern region, each day. Over the last fiscal year, Eastern Health has:

Board Chair’s Report 2013-2014: Checking our Vitals

implemented its adult central intake service, which aims to improve access for clients to mental health and addictions services in the St. John’s region; » Learn more: Shining a light on addictions
opened the new Tuckamore Centre, a youth treatment centre in Paradise supporting youth with complex mental health needs; » Learn more: From the ground up…
implemented a new stroke direct transport protocol, where patients suspected of a stoke are directly transferred to one of five Regional Stroke Centres;
opened the 460-bed, St. John’s Long-term Care Facility, replacing the Hoyles-Escasoni Complex; » Learn more: Movin’ on Up: Saying Goodbye to the Hoyles Escasoni Complex
launched its first health-related mobile app, Bridge the gAPP to support and promote mental wellness amongst youth in Newfoundland and Labrador; » Learn more: Bridging the Gap with a Mobile App! » Learn more: While they were waiting
opened its new 12-bed protective community care residence in Bonavista, designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with dementia;
begun phase two construction of its new molecular imaging facility at the Health Sciences Centre, where it will house a PET/CT scanner and a medical cyclotron, a device used to create medical isotopes needed for PET/CT imaging; » Learn more: Eastern Health to Introduce New Groundbreaking Program
developed and implemented a range of protocols for Ebola Preparation to ensure the organization is equipped and ready to manage presenting Ebola cases;
launched the UR a Parent campaign to promote positive parenting; and » Learn more: Parenting: A Life Changing Experience
furthered its benchmarking process, building upon operational improvement initiatives undertaken over the past two years to further progress toward a balanced budget without compromising patient, client or resident care.

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