Be matched with a family doctor or nurse practitioner

NB Health Link is a program for New Brunswickers without access to a primary healthcare provider


NB Health Link

NB Health Link is a new service that provides New Brunswickers with access to health care, while they wait for a permanent provider (family physician or nurse practitioner).  For more information about the program, please visit the NB Health Link website NB Health Link website

NB Health Link has replaced Patient Connect NB.  For more information, please visit the NB Health Link website FAQ | NB Health Link

Making an appointment with NB Health Link

Patients who are registered with NB Health Link can make an appointment by:

  • Calling 1-833-354-2300 from Monday to Friday, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.,
  • Visit NBHealthLink.ca any time

Health care providers

When registering for NB Health Link you may be matched with a family doctor or nurse practitioner. Both types of providers can assess your medical concerns and needs and help find a solution. 


Nurse practitioner (NP)

A nurse practitioner is an advance practice nurse who has completed a master’s level university degree and has advanced knowledge and clinical expertise to diagnose, treat, and manage disease or illness.

Nurse practitioners can:

  • prescribe medications
  • order/interpret laboratory/diagnostic tests
  • refer to specialists when needed

Nurse practitioners do not work under the direction of a physician but work in collaboration with physicians, specialists and other health care team members such as:

  • physiotherapists
  • occupational therapists
  • dietitians
  • Extra Mural Program
  • pharmacists, etc.

Nurse practitioners provide comprehensive clinical care that blends the practice of medicine with the practice of nursing

New Brunswick Nurses Association

Nurse Practitioners of New Brunswick


Family Doctor (MD)

A family physician offers the most comprehensive approach to treating everyone. A family doctor may not provide all the care their patient needs. But they’re essential for coordinating their treatment plan. Family doctors understand that certain treatments are better left to specialists. In fact, many of their patients have complex problems that require care from multiple specialists.

But only a family doctor will manage these various treatments as one complete treatment plan. They will track and monitor the progress of all the care the patient is receiving.

Family doctors can:

  • prescribe medications
  • order/interpret laboratory/diagnostic tests
  • refer to specialists when needed 

Family doctors work in collaboration with other physicians, specialists and other health care team members such as:

  • nurse practitioners
  • physiotherapists
  • occupational therapists
  • dietitians
  • Extra Mural Program
  • Social workers
  • pharmacists, etc.

Family doctors provid unique patient care and advocate on behalf of their patients.

New Brunswick Medical Society

New Brunswick College of Physicians and Surgeons