Burin Peninsula Health Care Foundation

10/07/2025

‼ UPDATE ‼ Our upcoming sessions in both Burin and Grand Bank are full. Seats are still available for our St. Lawrence session on November 4th at the Parish Hall at 4pm. Thank you!! ‼

Our first Women’s Wellness Session of the season kicked off with a full house at the beautiful Tea Rose Café in Boat Harbour this evening! ☕️

Participants enjoyed Preventative Screening Education with Dr. Matt Kennedy and Dr. Lyn Power, followed by relaxing Chair Yoga with Rhonda Scott of Eartha Wellness. We wrapped up the evening with Pap testing and mammogram referrals at the Placentia West Clinic - and of course, a delicious spread of homemade soup, sandwiches, and desserts prepared by the lovely team at the Tea Rose Café! 🥰

A heartfelt thank-you to the Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health for sponsoring this event, and to all the healthcare providers and NLHS staff who make these sessions possible. 🙌

💜 We still have seats available for our upcoming sessions in Burin and St. Lawrence!
To register or learn more, please call 709-891-3456.

10/02/2025

💙✨ Support Local Healthcare + Get the Chance to WIN! ✨💙

Our October 50/50 Lottery is now live!
This month, proceeds will support enhancements to the Dialysis Unit at BPHCC and provide added support for local dialysis patients - helping us continue to enhance care and strengthen services close to home.

Since launching in April, our 50/50 has already given back $4,863 in prize money to lucky winners, while also funding important healthcare improvements in our region. 🏥❤️

👉 Buy your ticket today, and encourage your family and friends to do the same. Together, we are caring for our communities, right here at home!

🎟 Get your tickets here: https://burin.ca.bumpcbnraffle.com/

10/01/2025

🌸🦋 Wings of Hope 2025 Has Begun 🦋🌸

October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month, a time to remember, honor, and support families in our community.

Through our 5th Annual Wings of Hope campaign (October 1–31), you can purchase a beautifully designed butterfly to show your support. Each butterfly helps ensure that families on the Burin Peninsula have access to meaningful supports, including Infant Loss Kits, Memory Boxes, and Angel Gowns. 🩷💙

By taking part, you are helping us carry on the Baby Lauryn Elizabeth Project, bringing comfort, remembrance, and hope to local families who need it most.

🦋 To learn more or order your butterfly: https://www.bphcf.ca/wings-of-hope

Together, we are .

10/01/2025

‼ Please Note: Our Boat Harbour Women’s Wellness session is now full.

We still have seats available in Burin, Grand Bank, and St. Lawrence, and participants from all communities across the Burin Peninsula are welcome to join any session in the region.

🚗 Transportation support is available.

🌸 Women’s Wellness Sessions on the Burin Peninsula 🌸

You deserve to take time for your health! Join us for one of our upcoming Women’s Wellness Sessions, where you’ll enjoy:
✅ A light supper
✅ Preventative screening education from local physicians & nurse practitioners
✅ Pap testing at a nearby community healthcare facility

These sessions are designed to support women’s health and wellness in a welcoming, supportive environment.

📍 Locations & Dates:
🗓 October 7th: Boat Harbour Tea Rose & Placentia West Medical Clinic
🗓 October 21st: Grand Bank 50+ Club & Dr. S. Beckley Center
🗓 October 28th: Burin Royal Canadian Legion & Burin Hospital
🗓 November 4th: St. Lawrence Parish Hall & US Memorial Healthcare Center

💜 This initiative is proudly funded by the Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health and supported by the Burin Peninsula Health Care Foundation.

👉 Register today by calling 709-891-3456
🚗 Transportation available upon request

Let's make time to prioritize your own health and wellness - you deserve it!

09/30/2025

🎉 Congratulations to our September 50/50 Winner – Dr. Lyn Power! 🎉

Dr. Power takes home $497 with ticket -816213381.
✨ Amazingly, this is her third month in a row winning our 50/50! 👏🥰

Thank you to everyone who supported this month’s draw. Each ticket sold in September helped to support our Patient Comfort & Care Program, providing medical transportation assistance including accommodations, taxi vouchers and meals to cancer care, dialysis and urgent care patients travelling to medical appointments. 💛

Stay tuned – our October 50/50 kicks off tomorrow morning!!

09/30/2025

Our office will be closed on September 30th for the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. This is a day for us to honour Indigenous communities, remember the past, and reflect on how we can all contribute to reconciliation. We will reopen on October 1st. 🧡

09/26/2025

**DRAW DATE: September 30th**

🎟️ This Month’s 50/50 Supports Local Patients in Need 🚑

When patients on the Burin Peninsula need medical transportation for Cancer Care treatments, Dialysis, or urgent care, our Patient Comfort & Care Program is there to help. Each year, this program provides approximately $50,000 in travel assistance so local families don’t have to face these challenges alone.

👉 By purchasing a ticket in our monthly online 50/50 lottery, you’re not just playing for a jackpot. You’re helping your neighbours, friends, and loved ones right here at home.

💙 100% of proceeds stay on the Burin Peninsula
🚑 Supporting patients and families with essential travel
🎟️ A chance to win BIG while giving back

✨ Get your ticket today and make a difference close to home!

🔗 Buy Tickets Now: https://burin.ca.bumpcbnraffle.com/

🎟️ This Month’s 50/50 Supports Local Patients in Need 🚑

When patients on the Burin Peninsula need medical transportation for Cancer Care treatments, Dialysis, or urgent care, our Patient Comfort & Care Program is there to help. Each year, this program provides approximately $50,000 in travel assistance so local families don’t have to face these challenges alone.

👉 By purchasing a ticket in our monthly online 50/50 lottery, you’re not just playing for a jackpot. You’re helping your neighbours, friends, and loved ones right here at home.

💙 100% of proceeds stay on the Burin Peninsula
🚑 Supporting patients and families with essential travel
🎟️ A chance to win BIG while giving back

✨ Get your ticket today and make a difference close to home!

🔗 Buy Tickets Now: https://burin.ca.bumpcbnraffle.com/

09/22/2025

💙🩷👶 Thanks to the generosity of our community, local businesses, and monthly donors, we’re proud to share the purchase of a new fridge designed especially for the safe storage of breast milk.

Safe breast milk storage is so important. It protects vital nutrients and ensures babies get the very best start in life. This fridge supports Baby Friendly Initiatives within NL Health Services, helping new moms feel confident and supported as they begin their breastfeeding journeys. 🥰

📸 A special thank-you to our local nurses, Kelsey Stapleton and Haley Kelly, for being part of this moment and for all the ways they support families each day. 💜

Because of you - our donors - families in our region have access to the right tools at the right time. Thank you for making this possible! 🏥👏🥰

09/16/2025

🌸 Women’s Wellness Sessions on the Burin Peninsula 🌸

You deserve to take time for your health! Join us for one of our upcoming Women’s Wellness Sessions, where you’ll enjoy:
✅ A light supper
✅ Preventative screening education from local physicians & nurse practitioners
✅ Pap testing at a nearby community healthcare facility

These sessions are designed to support women’s health and wellness in a welcoming, supportive environment.

📍 Locations & Dates:
🗓 October 7th: Boat Harbour Tea Rose & Placentia West Medical Clinic
🗓 October 21st: Grand Bank 50+ Club & Dr. S. Beckley Center
🗓 October 28th: Burin Royal Canadian Legion & Burin Hospital
🗓 November 4th: St. Lawrence Parish Hall & US Memorial Healthcare Center

💜 This initiative is proudly funded by the Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health and supported by the Burin Peninsula Health Care Foundation.

👉 Register today by calling 709-891-3456
🚗 Transportation available upon request

Let's make time to prioritize your own health and wellness - you deserve it!

09/15/2025

**PLEASE SHARE**

The Burin Peninsula HealthCare Foundation is pleased to sponsor an upcoming Applied Su***de Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) workshop, taking place at the Marystown Hotel and Convention Centre on October 21–22, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. each day.

What is ASIST?
ASIST is an internationally recognized, interactive workshop that prepares participants to provide skilled, lifesaving support to individuals at risk of su***de. Designed for people ages 16 and older, this training is suitable for anyone who wants to learn practical skills to help others stay safe, regardless of prior experience or background.

Workshop Details:
• 📅 Dates: October 21–22, 2025
• ⏰ Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (both days)
• 📍 Location: Marystown Hotel and Convention Centre
• ☕ Tea, coffee, and light refreshments provided
• 🎓 Certificate awarded upon completion
• 💲 Free registration (sponsored by the Burin Peninsula HealthCare Foundation)
• ✅ No prerequisite learning required

This is a valuable opportunity to build life-saving skills, connect with others, and contribute to a safer, more supportive community.

Spots are limited, so we encourage you to register early to secure your place. To save your seat, please email denika.ward@nlhealthservices.ca. Registration closes on October 15 (or when all seats have been filled).

09/10/2025

✨ On World Su***de Prevention Day, we were proud to support another offering of safeTALK training on the Burin Peninsula. 🌟

Ten new trainers are now equipped to share life-saving skills, spark important conversations, and foster hope in our communities. Su***de prevention often happens in the quiet moments, through listening, connection, and care. And these new trainers will help create even more of those moments across the region. 💜🧡

A heartfelt thank you to Denika Ward for leading this important workshop with such compassion and expertise. 🙏

We’re also grateful to the Marystown Lions Club for partnering with us to make opportunities like this possible. Together, we’re building stronger, safer, and more supportive communities. 🫶🏻