A new CT scanner has been unveiled in Charlotte County and already serves patients. The scanner has been a long-term effort between the Charlotte County Hospital Foundation (CCHF) and several community partners and stakeholders, including a radiothon through Acadia Broadcasting. “This is an amazingly exciting day for us at the foundation and for the people […]
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The New Brunswick Medical Society (NBMS) says Horizon Health Network has decided to eliminate incentives at two rural hospitals for in-person physicians for the emergency departments. It says for the past two quarters, the incentives played a critical role in keeping rural emergency departments open in these communities. NBMS says the incentives are expected to […]
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A new vital piece of medical equipment has finally arrived in Charlotte County. The CT scanner was brought to the Charlotte County Hospital at the end of January. Steve Backman, who is the president of the Charlotte County Hospital Foundation, said the assembly has begun. “We’re so excited to see it arrive, and we’re very […]
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Officials with the Horizon Health Network say they are seeing improvements when it comes to surgical waitlists and wait times. Amy McCavour and Dr. Trish Bryden, co-leads of surgical services, presented an update to Horizon’s board last week. McCavour said they saw a 19 per cent increase in the number of procedures completed between March […]
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Several hundred people attended an event to connect them with NB Health Link organized by the Southwest New Brunswick Service Commission. Charlane Hatt, the SNBSC regional director, told The Courier in a previous interview, that the staff at SNBSC sensed there was a need in the community and it hoped people who are without primary […]
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Hundreds without a family doctor seek solution at NB Health Link event in St. Stephen + Peter Corbyn to host “Let’s Solve the Housing Crisis” in St. Andrews + Charlotte County Archives launches Historic Home Movies + St. Stephen considers new bylaw for themed crosswalks Original Broadcast Date: January 23, 2025 CHCO-TV NewsBreak26 is an […]
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New virtual care options at Sussex and Charlotte County Hospital emergency departments through the Horizon Health Network. This one-year pilot project, powered by Teladoc Health Canada technology, offers an alternative pathway to care and potentially quicker access for those experiencing urgent, non-life-threatening medical issues. Over 270 patients have been seen through the new virtual care at the […]
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The Southwest New Brunswick Service Commission (SNBSC) is hoping to help connect residents in Charlotte County with a family doctor through an event at the Garcelon Civic Center this month. Charlene Hatt, Regional Director of Economic Development for the SNBSC, said the organization sensed a need in the community. “We just had a sense there […]
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Horizon Health Network is warning residents in Harvey about a potential scam in the area. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the health authority said someone had been calling and claiming to work for the Harvey Health Centre and asking for credit card information. “Horizon will not call to ask you for credit card […]
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Charlotte County will be among the first regions to receive one of the Holt government’s new highly anticipated community care clinics. Community care clinics were promised in two areas—St. Stephen in 2025 and Blacks Harbour the following year—both in mandate letters and in the speech from the throne. According to the plan, ten clinics will […]
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