Our Parish Nurse is on extended medical leave. Please keep Sarah her in your thoughts and prayers. If you have a Health Ministry need at this time, please contact the Cathedral Office by email or phone (506) 450-8500 or Dean Geoffrey Hall by email or phone (506) 450-7761, and we can connect you with a […]
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From Our Parish Nurse: Accessing Treatment for COVID-19
[Updated April 12, 2022] Our Parish Nurse shares information about Paxlovid, a new treatment for COVID-19. As another week of COVID-19 continues on with cases surging and reduction to public safety measures, I wanted to remind those who are eligible (see below) that Paxlovid is a treatment option for eligible New Brunswickers who contract COVID-19. […]
Navigate This New Season With Love and Respect
Our Parish Nurse, Sarah Ecker, offers encouragement as we move into a new phase of pandemic management. You may be feeling uncertain or concerned, and/or you may feel rejuvenated and hopeful. No matter where you are on this spectrum, know that you’re not alone. We recently removed our mandatory safeguards and have moved into a […]
Readiness to Return?
Our Parish Nurse, Sarah Ecker, offers her reflections on change. It seems to be time again for some more changes to be coming our way. This can be exciting and daunting, even at the same time. Part of maintaining your whole health is to accept that these things are not always as “either/or” as we […]
Encouragement During Trying Times
Our Parish Nurse, Sarah Ecker, offers encouragement and suggestions for wellbeing. In the cold of January during another round of single household bubbles and reduced contact with family, friends, and community, I just want to send a note of encouragement. You are not alone. Part of maintaining wholistic health is found in taking care of […]
Mask guidance from our Parish Nurse
For your consideration: Some Canadian epidemiologists are suggesting moving to n95 respirator-type masks with the surge in COVID-19 due to the Omicron variant. There is some evidence that points to it being airborne, and cloth masks and even surgical masks offer less effective protection. This news article addresses the discussion of which type of mask […]
e-Visits an option for medical appointments
A message from our Parish Nurse: With access to primary health care becoming increasingly challenging, have you heard of New Brunswick’s e-Visit program? It is very simple to book an appointment online, and can save you long wait times in the ER. They can handle many urgent health care needs and send a needed prescription […]
Reflections from our Parish Nurse
Our new Parish Nurse, Sarah Ecker, has shared some reflections about her time with us so far, lessons learned from her parish nursing course, and observations about life in a pandemic. Please feel free to reach out to Sarah if you’d like to connect. Hello! I hope everyone is well as we move into the […]
From Our Parish Nurse: Time for Flu Shots
With the leaves quickly changing and fading, it is the time of year where we need to consider getting the flu shot! The influenza vaccine is highly recommended this year by health care professionals. Last year we had no recorded cases of influenza in New Brunswick. This was likely due to pandemic measures – like […]
Cathedral Faces: Sarah Ecker, New Parish Nurse
By now, you may have had an opportunity to check out Sarah Ecker’s profile on our website under Clergy and Staff: Parish Nurse. While it gives you a glimpse into the life of this amazing, outgoing, bubbly, professional nurse, we think it just scratched the surface. And so, here’s a slightly deeper look at our […]
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