The program, which accelerated the hiring process and removed barriers, was implemented across Nova Scotia. As part of the program, Nova Scotia Health implemented enhancements to ensure a seamless return for retired nurses, including: Retirees are no
It had been more than a decade since the bylaws regarding medical staff - including locums - were updated. The new bylaws came into effect last month and will be implemented as different contracts come up for renewal. The old bylaw called locums
Responsible for a quarter of the province’s cancer deaths, lung cancer is being added to N.B.’s cancer screening programs. The program, which will target high risk residents aged 50 to 74 will be available provincewide by spring or summer 2025. It’ll
The clinic, which offers support to people who have problematic substance use, severe and persistent mental illness, homeless or living in poverty and who don’t have a primary care provider, is in need of a new working space since their lease ran out
The directory, which also aims to build a network between professionals, was created by the Black Healthcare Professionals Network. After healthcare providers sign up for the directory, their contact information is on the website and patients can
A study found higher stroke risk among females with atrial fibrillation may be related to sex-based disparities in cardiovascular care. Researchers say females tend to be diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF) at older ages and they may not be
Swedish researchers found jobs with short contracts, low wages and a lack of influence, predictability and security contribute to the risk of death. The study revealed that people who switched from precarious to secure employment had a 20% lower risk
N.B. Health Link gives patients without a primary care provider access to a network of family doctors and NPs through in-person, telephone and online appointments. More than 24,000 people are still registered with Patient Connect as not having a
Figures from the Department of Social Development show a total of 984 New Brunswickers were on the waiting list for a nursing home space at the end of Aug. The Moncton region had the most with 280 people, 136 of whom were in hospital. The Coalition
Inpatient addiction treatment services will resume at the Moncton facility on Mapleton Road on Sept. 11. Detox services were unavailable since July 3 at that location due to a shortage of available nursing staff. Horizon says it’s since been able to