New Brunswick is moving to end a travel nurse contract between the Vitalité Health Network and Canadian Health Labs (CHL). The Holt government introduced legislation on Wednesday that, if passed, would cancel the controversial deal. Health Minister John Dornan said the contract is “unfair to taxpayers” and has a “significant impact” on the overall health […]
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A familiar face has been named the next chief medical officer of health in New Brunswick. Dr. Yves Léger has been acting in the role since December 2023 after the resignation of Dr. Jennifer Russell. Russell, who had been in the role for about eight years, went on to become executive director of the new Institute […]
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New CT Scanner at Charlotte County Hospital Brings Life-Changing Healthcare to the Community + Firefighters Respond to Growing Number of Medical Calls in Eastern Charlotte + Kiwanis Costume Carnival Brings Generations Together in St. Andrews Original Broadcast Date: February 25, 2025 CHCO-TV NewsBreak26 is an original CHCO Television production produced on location at the CHCO-TV […]
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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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