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The latest student wellness survey by the New Brunswick Health Council has found a decline in youth mental fitness. The survey was completed last November and December by more than 57,000 students in grades 6 to 12 and more than 5,000 parents.

The introduction of virtual care in New Brunswick has shown to be helpful for much of the province, but a snapshot into the use of virtual care shows mixed reactions.

The New Brunswick Health Council CEO noted that New Brunswick surgeons have been working extra hours to be able to clear the backlog of surgeries.

The New Brunswick Health Council says the province is making a dent in the hip and knee replacement waitlist but still lags behind national benchmarks.

The New Brunswick Health Council (NBHC) has looked at how long residents are waiting for surgery in the provin...

The New Brunswick Health Council says the provincial government is making progress on its health plan. It rele...

A lack of timely access to primary care in New Brunswick has placed a strain on other areas in the health care...

Saint John, NB, Canada / Country 94 Apr 9, 2021 5:35 AM Health Minister Dorothy Shephard takes part in a public consultation on the future of health care in the province. (Image: Zoom video capture) The Saint John health engagement session for the provincial health plan started off with a promise from the health minister. Dorothy Shephard said she wanted to make clear these sessions are not public relations exercises. “We do not have a plan that is already drafted, there’s nothing that’s ...

The New Brunswick Health Council examined variability in health care quality in a new article which finds the experience can be quite different depend...