Our vision is rooted in the recognition that as an organization we must focus upon both individual and community approaches to health. Healthy communities enhance our prospect for individual health, and when individuals are healthy, communities are healthy. Eastern Health is committed to working with our partners towards our vision of “Healthy People, Healthy Communities”.
** OUR MISSION **
By March 31, 2011, Eastern Health will provide health and community services along an integrated continuum within both its regional and provincial mandates and available resources to improve the health of people and communities.
** OUR VALUES **
* Respect
Recognizing, celebrating and valuing the uniqueness of each
patient/client/resident, employee, discipline, workplace and community that
together are Eastern Health.
* Integrity
Valuing and facilitating honesty and open communication across employee
groups and communities as well as with patients/clients/residents of Eastern
Health.
* Fairness
Valuing and facilitating equity and justice in the allocation of our resources.
* Connectedness
Recognizing and celebrating the strength of each part, both within and beyond the structure, that creates the whole of Eastern Health.
* Excellence
Valuing and promoting the pursuit of excellence in Eastern Health.
History Of Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre
Eastern Health is the largest integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador, with 12,000 dedicated employees serving a regional population of more than 293,790. We offer the full continuum of health and community services, including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services.
