The Charlotte County Hospital (CCH) will see the shut down of its X-ray department until February 2026 while it undergoes upgrades to equipment. The hospital is installing a digital radiography system, a modernization project supported by the Charlotte County Hospital Foundation. “During this period, outpatient X-ray services will be provided at other Horizon facilities, including […]
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The council in St. Stephen will be bringing forward an incentive package for certain healthcare professionals who provide a five-year service commitment to the community. A proposed policy was drafted and brought to the council during its committee of the whole meeting this month. Healthcare is not a municipal responsibility, though, falling strictly to the […]
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By Brian Owens, The Courier Residents of St. Stephen are advised to continue boiling their water before drinking or using it to prepare food. The advisory was first issued Saturday morning due to turbidity (cloudiness) in the municipal water supply, which indicated it may be unsafe to drink and could cause serious illness. The turbidity […]
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Around 35 per cent of Horizon Health hospital beds continue to be occupied by alternate level of care (ALC) patients, according to its president and CEO. Margaret Melanson said the regional health authority continues to take steps to reduce the significant strain on inpatient capacity at its hospitals. Speaking at Thursday’s quarterly board meeting, Melanson […]
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