News Search Results
15 April 2024 Statement from minister of healthThe following statement was issued today by Health Minister Bruce Fitch. |
04 April 2024 Public Health reminds New Brunswickers of risks posed by solar eclipseNew Brunswickers are encouraged to be mindful of the potential harm that could be caused by the solar eclipse happening on Monday, April 8. |
26 March 2024 Amendments aim to curb illegal cannabis salesThe provincial government has introduced amendments to the Cannabis Control Act aimed at increasing compliance, reducing the sale of illegal cannabis and preventing young people from consuming the drug. |
26 March 2024 Amendments intended to prevent vaping by youthThe provincial government has introduced amendments to the Tobacco and Electronic Cigarette Sales Act to prevent vaping by youngsters. |
26 March 2024 Agreements signed with federal government to improve health care and long-term careThe provincial and federal governments have signed two bilateral agreements aimed at improving access to health and long-term care services. |
18 March 2024 COVID-19 spring vaccine available April 2New Brunswickers who have personal risk factors for severe illnesses will be eligible for a spring COVID-19 vaccine beginning April 2. |
15 March 2024 People urged to take precautions to avoid vision damage during solar eclipseThe Department of Health is urging New Brunswickers to take precautions to protect their eyes during the solar eclipse on April 8. |
01 February 2024 New agreement will station air ambulance on Grand MananEM/ANB has signed a contract with Voyageur Aviation that will result in an air ambulance being stationed on the island of Grand Manan by September. |
30 January 2024 Prioritization of nursing home placements in some hospitalsSocial Development Minister Jill Green has approved the temporary prioritization of Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital patients who are waiting for admission to nursing homes. |
30 January 2024 Internationally educated nurses welcomed into health systemHealth Minister Bruce Fitch welcomed several internationally educated nurses during a visit to Loch Lomond Villa in Saint John today. |
29 January 2024 Funding for food banks, community kitchensFood banks and community kitchens serving New Brunswickers in need are getting additional financial assistance from the provincial government. |
26 January 2024 MyHealthNB program expands offerings with mobile phone appThe Department of Health is making it easier for New Brunswickers to access their health records online by launching the MyHealthNB mobile phone app. |
25 January 2024 Statement regarding laboratory servicesHealth Minister Bruce Fitch issued the following statement today regarding laboratory services. |
19 January 2024 Youth wellness hub initiative announcedIntegrated youth wellness hubs being established around the province aim to give young New Brunswickers and their families easier access to mental health and addictions support. |
15 January 2024 Registration fees waived for newly graduated nursesThe latest collaboration between the provincial government and the Nurses Association of New Brunswick will exempt newly graduated nursing students from first-time registration fees. |
15 December 2023 Clinical assistants being added to health-care systemClinical assistants will be hired to provide patients with care in both of the province’s regional health authorities. |
05 December 2023 Guidance on garden produce updated following soil samplingAfter reviewing results of soil sampling following the Sept. 14 fire at American Iron and Metal (AIM) in Saint John, the Department of Health has updated its guidance on garden produce that may have been exposed to smoke from the blaze. |
29 November 2023 Capital investments to support improvements to health-care systemInvestments in health care, aimed at improving timely access and providing high-quality care, are being made a priority as part of the Department of Health’s 2024-25 capital budget. |
27 November 2023 Pilot project at Fredericton hospital given permanent status to mark Physician Assistants DayA pilot project that has been helping improve access to primary care for years at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton was given permanent status today to mark Physician Assistants Day. |
22 November 2023 New urgent treatment centre opens in Fredericton to improve access to primary careA new urgent treatment centre has opened in Fredericton, giving patients more options for non-life-threatening medical needs and improving access to primary care. |
15 November 2023 New partnership intended to provide faster treatment for cataract surgery patients in FrederictonA new partnership between Horizon Health Network and a Fredericton-based ophthalmology clinic aims to increase access to surgical services. |
08 November 2023 New continuous glucose monitoring coverage available to diabetes patientsThe provincial government has enhanced the New Brunswick Insulin Pump Program to offer continuous glucose monitoring coverage to eligible diabetes patients. |
13 October 2023 AIM task force update and advice for gardenersThe Department of Health is offering gardeners in the Saint John area advice and information in response to questions received following last month’s fire at the American Iron and Metal (AIM) premises. |
06 October 2023 Expansion of Nursing Homes Without Walls programFourteen nursing homes around the province have joined the government’s Nursing Homes Without Walls program, which extends some of their services to seniors still living at home. |
05 October 2023 Updated COVID-19 vaccine, flu vaccine appointments available Oct. 16People across New Brunswick will soon be able to book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine, so long as they have not received a dose, or been infected with the virus, over the past six months. |