By Brian Owens Reporter, The Courier There is no evidence that the apparent cluster of undiagnosed neurological illnesses in New Brunswick is caused by environmental contaminants, according to the results of an investigation by the province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health. “Our findings do not suggest widespread exposure to herbicides or metals that would be […]
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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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By Brian Owens, The Courier A report on cases of undiagnosed neurological illnesses in New Brunswick has been delayed until the end of the year, after the provincial government asked the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) to review the data. The report, which is examining potential environmental toxins that may be contributing to the […]
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When the Governor General prorogued Parliament in January of this year, most bills that had not received royal assent were terminated and must be reintroduced as if they had never existed. An exception is private member’s bills, which continue from session to session. If the bill had passed third reading in the House of Commons, […]
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By Brian Owens, The Courier There is no evidence to support the existence of neurological syndrome of unknown cause in New Brunswick, according to a new independent scientific study. The existence of a potential “mystery brain disease” in the province was first suggested in 2019 when a neurologist in Moncton identified several patients with unexplained […]
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In the Kernighan family home in St. George, New Brunswick, love reveals itself not through grand declarations, but in smaller, more enduring gestures: the steadying of a shoulder, a shared laugh that cuts through the heaviness of illness, the quiet determination to keep living fully—even as time brings with it new challenges. Sidney was diagnosed […]
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St. George resident Sidney Kernighan was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2019. Six years following his diagnosis, he continues to live a fulfilling, if different life. Sid and his wife Karen sit down with host Vicki Hogarth to talk about the diagnosis, how Sid’s life has changed and the challenges he encounters, and […]
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The Department of Health says those with personal risk factors for severe illness are eligible to receive a spring COVID-19 vaccine on April 7. “Getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to help protect yourself and your community against the impact of vaccine-preventable diseases and illnesses, including COVID-19,” Dr. Yves Léger said, who is […]
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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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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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