Publications
- On August 30th, 2022, the New Brunswick Health Council (NBHC) released the results from the 2021 edition of the Home Care Survey.
- In Brief Providing care in non-traditional settings, such as home care services (HSS), is indispensable to ensuring the viability of the health care system and to supporting older citizens to age independently at home and in their communities for…
- Accessibility and availability of services have improved over time for citizens who receive home care. The proportion of patients receiving home care services who reported that their services started as soon as they thought they needed them…
- Indicators of student mental health are trending in the wrong direction. The proportion of students in grades 6 to 12 who reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression has increased. In 2021-2022, 47.8% of students reported symptoms of…
- People with a disability are more likely to have complex health needs, which leads to an increase in demand for different types of services.
- The Population Health Snapshot is a representation of the health of the population, at a given point in time.
- In New Brunswick, approximately 3,900 youth have perceived mental health needs that are not met.
- 5% of N.B. students in grades 6 to 12 experience food poverty. This group of children counts among our most vulnerable, facing several risk factors.