The New Brunswick Transgender Health Network (NBTHN) said the provincial budget has failed to address existing gaps in gender affirming care, including a stand-alone clinic. “New Brunswick is the only province in Atlantic Canada without a gender-affirming care clinic,” the release from the network said. “After years of attacks on trans rights under the previous […]
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The Department of Health says eVisitNB’s contract will continue for another 90 days amid the transfer to a new provider in June. “We know the important role virtual care plays, and we’re committed to ensuring it’s available for New Brunswickers when they need it,” Health Minister Dr. John Dornan said in a statement. In February, […]
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When Dr. Julie Levesque-Taylor is at her child’s swim practices, she is often on her laptop, checking patient bloodwork, reviewing scans or dealing with paperwork. Levesque-Taylor said today’s announcement by the provincial government to invest $1.7 million into a collaborative care clinic in Saint Andrews will bring relief. “It feels nothing short of amazing, honestly,” […]
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The Fundy Health Centre is receiving $1.5 million from the provincial government to physically expand the facility and onboard new patients as part of it’s collaborative care clinic. Premier Susan Holt, Health Minister Dr. John Dornan, and Horizon Health Network President and CEO Margaret Melanson were at the health centre to make the announcement. “We’re […]
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The council for the Town of Saint Andrews is considering how to move forward with a commitment to the Passamaquoddy Lodge on land off Bar Road slated for development of a new facility. At a recent council meeting, councillors discussed renewing a commitment to the foundation to sell the serviced land for $1, with the […]
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The Department of Health says a new provider for virtual health care is expected to improve the service currently provided by eVisitNB to New Brunswickers eVisitNB, a virtual medical platform operated by Maple, launched in 2020. The River Valley Sun, an independent local newspaper in the Western Valley of New Brunswick, first reported that the […]
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The Liberal government has appointed Lyne Chantal Boudreau as Minister of Seniors despite previously telling industry associations it wouldn’t. Kathy Bockus, the MLA for Saint Croix, who was the Minister responsible for Seniors under the Blaine Higgs government criticized the Liberals for not committing to creating a stand-alone department and minister despite it being requested […]
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Why Advanced Requests for MAID should be approved by Parliament: Absolutely, as caring humans, we are responsible to care for those with dementia and all who are vulnerable. However, society should not have the right to determine the fate of others who have looked ahead. Those of us who wish to complete very clear, carefully […]
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The new location for the St. Stephen collaborative care clinic has been announced on King Street, a little more than a month after funding was allocated. A team of physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs), registered nurses (RNs), and other allied health professionals will run the St. Stephen Family Health Team from 210 King Street — the […]
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St. Croix MLA Kathy Bockus said she is concerned about health care services offered to those living on Campobello Island in the U.S. after receiving word some services would no longer be covered under Medicare. “On Tuesday, during supplementary estimates and committee of the whole, the finance minister said the budget covered out-of-province visits for […]
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