News and Articles
Life expectancy is getting shorter in New Brunswick
Consistently over time, every person born in New Brunswick has been expected to live longer on average (life expectancy at birth), compared to previous generations.
Variability in health service quality
While reporting results for the province gives a broad idea about how New Brunswick performs overall, when we look at each region or community separately, we see that local values may vary greatly from the provincial ones.
NBHC shares key observations as provincial health plan consultation begins
With the start of provincial consultations on health care the New Brunswick Health Council (NBHC) is releasing two articles on key observations about the health system. The articles, available at nbhc.ca, discuss a decline…
Protective and Risk Factors Explained
Protective and risk factors are the two elements in the development of resilience. Resilience is often referred to as the ability to bounce back from adversity. This definition implies that individuals use internal and external resources…
NB students are facing new challenges: NBHC report identifies ways to provide support
Several protective factors can assist communities and schools in supporting and nurturing New Brunswick’s youth as they face new and prior challenges.
NBHC survey finds no improvement in key indicators for New Brunswick hospitals
New Brunswick hospitals have made adjustments throughout the pandemic, they are now trying to resume their regular services. How can improvement be part of the way forward?
Improvement in health care services - is it possible?
Talk about improving health care services in New Brunswick has existed for as long as health services have existed in New Brunswick. Yet, as we survey New Brunswickers, many have commented on an unmet need for improvement, or how they…
New Brunswick students report growing mental health needs in latest wellness survey
New Brunswick students in grades 6 to 12 are facing several challenges related to mental health, according to the most recent results from the New Brunswick Student Wellness Survey. The 2018-2019 edition of the survey is a provincial initiative…
Health Council Publications Now Available Through NB Public Libraries Catalogue
The New Brunswick Public Libraries and the New Brunswick Health Council are collaborating to make local health information more accessible to the public. A number of the reports, surveys and other publications of the New Brunswick Health Council…
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Latest Home Care Survey Results Highlight Quality Issues for New Brunswickers
The latest survey results by the New Brunswick Health Council (NBHC) calls for attention to home care quality issues beyond the level of satisfaction if New Brunswickers are to receive equitable and effective care.
The report, Beyond…
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Among New Brunswickers With Home Care Needs, 42% May Not Have Them Met
New questions in the 2017 edition of the New Brunswick Health Council’s Primary Health Survey have brought to light a large gap between the demand for home care services in New Brunswick and those who receive them.
For the first time, the…
Cannabis and youth: by the numbers
New Brunswickers have differing opinions about the pros and cons of cannabis legalization, but all of our opinions should be based on facts. Currently, here is what we know about usage of cannabis by youth in New Brunswick.
Know the risks for heart disease and stroke, by community
New Brunswick has high rates of heart disease and stroke. We looked at the risks for each of N.B.'s 33 communities.
Developing good sleeping habits
Whether playing in summer or studying during the school year, New Brunswick's youth would benefit from more sleep.
NBHC recommendations on improving primary health services
Clarifying who would be responsible for the overall planning, funding and management of primary health services serves as the backdrop for the…
Barriers to care and timely access are key primary health concerns
Barriers to service, including timely access to appointments, are negatively affecting New Brunswickers’ experiences with family doctors; ER visits and more according to the New Brunswick Health Council (NBHC). With the release of Being…